William Shakespeare is the most well-known English writer all over the world.
Playwright,
poet, actor and entrepreneur, he is the undiscussed genius of the English language capable
of bringing to life unforgettable lines and characters that are part of our
collective memory.
In 2016 we
commemorates the 400 years from the death of Shakespeare and a lot of events
are being organized all over the world.
Follow me
through this virtual journey and do the activities that will guide you to
discover the Bard.
1) Why
study Shakespeare? (course book page 84-85)
Browse the
following websites and find 5 evidences/reasons for Shakespeare's influence and
legacy on our life? What have you discovered? Make notes and bring them to
class.
2) Shakespeare
and English language
The following
picture shows some of the things we say today that were invented by Shakespeare
Find 5
expressions contained in his plays by entering them in the "text search" space in the following website which hosts all Shakespeare's works. Write the result on your copy book.
3) We know
very little about William Shakespeare's life.
Watch this biography and do the quiz.
Watch this biography and do the quiz.
4) How do
we know that Shakespeare wrote his works?
(https://edpuzzle.com/media/5618e13e1abaecf851dcc4ed)
Make notes of the following information:(https://edpuzzle.com/media/5618e13e1abaecf851dcc4ed)
- What is stilometry?
- Why do scholars use it?
- How can you recognize that one line belongs to Shakepeare?
5) Funny international facts about Shakespeare
Have a quick look at this curious article and choose the funny fact you find most impressive.
https://www.britishcouncil.org/voices-magazine/fun-international-facts-about-shakespeare
