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    William Shakespeare is considered one of the greatest authors of all time. He received some education but did not attend university. He married Anne Hathaway and had three children before moving to London to begin his career in writing and acting. Shakespeare established the Globe Theatre, his most famous playhouse, and wrote plays and poems that were hugely popular during his lifetime. Though many details of his personal life are unknown, Shakespeare's influence has continued to grow enormously over time.

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    William Shakespeare is considered one of the greatest authors of all time. He received some education but did not attend university. He married Anne Hathaway and had three children before moving to London to begin his career in writing and acting. Shakespeare established the Globe Theatre, his most famous playhouse, and wrote plays and poems that were hugely popular during his lifetime. Though many details of his personal life are unknown, Shakespeare's influence has continued to grow enormously over time.

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    William Shakespeare is considered one of the greatest authors of all time. He received some education but did not attend university. He married Anne Hathaway and had three children before moving to London to begin his career in writing and acting. Shakespeare established the Globe Theatre, his most famous playhouse, and wrote plays and poems that were hugely popular during his lifetime. Though many details of his personal life are unknown, Shakespeare's influence has continued to grow enormously over time.

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    Shakespeare Background Note-Taking Sheet

    Part I: Complete the chart below.


    “William Shakespeare-Mini Biography” video (write 10 sentences detailing important
    information)

    1. Shakespeare is considered one of the best authors of all time.

    2. Shakespeare’s birthday is unknown.

    3. Shakespeare got his education from The Kings School at Stratford.

    4. Shakespeare did not go to a University.

    5. Shakespeare’s wife was Anne Hathaway.

    6. Shakespeare moved to London and began writing shortly after.

    7. In 1599 he built the largest open-air theater in London.

    8. Shakespeare was an Entrepreneur.

    9. Shakespeare was also a poet.

    10. Since Shakespeare has died his influence has continued to grow.

    “William Shakespeare-The Life of a Bard” video (write five sentences detailing the
    important information)

    1. The Globe burnt down.

    2. Shakespeare had to rebuild the Globe.

    3. Shakespeare is one of the most influential people in history.

    4. Shakespeare brought the rich and poor together.

    5. Shakespeare was very popular during his lifetime and in today’s time.

    Text Categories Notes

    Synopsis Shakespeare is a famous literary writer


    that little is known about. He was very
    successful during his time but he continues
    to stand the test of time and is continuing
    to grow.

    Mysterious Origins Uncertain about his birthday but many


    believe it is April 23, 1564.

    Early Life Shakespeare was the oldest of four kids.

    Married Life Married to Anne Hathaway

    Theatrical Beginnings When Shakespeare was 12 a playhouse


    was built in London.

    Establishing himself In 1652 Shakespeare was an established


    actor in London.

    Writing Style Elaborate metaphors, and rhetorical


    phases were used by Shakespeare.

    Early Work: Histories and Comedies Most of Shakespeare’s early work was
    histories.

    Later Works: Tragedies and Tragicomedies After the 1600’s he began to write
    tragedies and tragicomedies.

    Death Uncertain about the death date

    Controversy and Literary Legacy Shakespeare is a well respected


    playwright even still today. But he wasn’t
    considered a genius until the 19th century.

    Part II: Complete the charts below.


    Shakespeare’s Life Categories Notes

    Birth and Childhood Born around April 23, 1564. Shakespeare


    has 3 younger brothers.
    Marriage and Children Married Anne Hathaway after his
    schooling. Shakespeare and Anne had
    three children, including twins.

    London Theater In 1585 many things are unknown about


    Shakespeare and his actions, however, in
    1592 he is an established actor in London.

    Final Years Died April 23, 1616. But before his death
    he flourished because of his partnership
    with the Lord Chamberlain’s Men

    Shakespeare’s Theater Categories Notes

    Playhouses and the Globe James Burbage built the first playhouse in
    England when Shakespeare was 12. The
    Globe was very popular and is where most
    people saw Shakespeare’s plays.

    Theaters and Palaces The Globe was successful in good


    weather, but not as successful when harsh
    weather came because it was outdoors.
    Palaces were indoors however.

    Audience Experience The audience was close to the actors, it


    made them feel like a part of the play.
    They had to pay for different seating.

    Actors, Costumes, and Staging Men played women’s roles because


    women weren’t allowed to act. Costumes
    were not historically accurate.

    Stage and Screen after Shakespeare In 1642 playhouses and theatres had to
    shut down, however, after the war
    Shakespeare returned this time with male
    and female actors. Shakespeare’s plays
    were performed in England, America and
    many more places.

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