What do you know about good ol’ William Shakespeare? Follow the instructions below to learn
facts about the bard. Take the guided path through the internet to find out more about
Shakespeare’s life and career.
Start by accessing my website www.sanjuan.edu/webpages/rhaak. Then go to
Honors English
1 and click on The Tempest. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to access the links you
need to complete this assignment. Answer all questions on a separate sheet of paper.
William Shakespeare Timeline
Birth
1. When and where was Shakespeare born?
2. What were the names of his parents?
3. What was his father’s occupation?
School
4. When did William start school?
5. How many years did he attend?
Marriage
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How old was he when he married?
Whom did he marry?
How many children did they have and what were their names?
Which child died at the age of 11?
The Plays of William Shakespeare
Classification of the Plays
10. How many plays did Shakespeare write?
11. Name the 3 categories of his plays?
12. Other than The Tempest, name four other plays that have been labeled as
Romances.
13. What year was The Tempest written?
Shakespearean Language
14. Find 3 words made up by Shakespeare and tell what play they came from.
The Globe Theatre
History of the Globe
15. When was the Globe built? What happened in 1613?
16. When was the new Globe built?
Take a Virtual Tour
17. What are the four areas that make up the Globe?
18. Describe the mural on the ceiling of the Stage.
19. What extra piece of scenery in located in the Yard that is not normally there?
20. How many levels make up the Gallery?
The Tempest Summary
21. Read the plot summary of The Tempest and then complete the attached test.
Shakespeare’s Death
22. When did he die?
23. How did he die?
24. What did his gravestone say?
Last Will and Testament Video
25. What mistakes are found in the document?
26. What did Shakespeare leave his children in his will? His wife?
27. Where is the document stored?
Shakespeare Quiz
28.Take A Shakespeare Biography Quiz. Answer all of the questions and record
your score.
The Tempest Wordsearch
29.If you have some extra time, complete The Tempest wordsearch.
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