A Theme Page about Shakespeare’s Life for intermediate level students, (A2.2 – B1), year 8-9 and above in Sweden.
Related Pages: Shakespeare EZ (6-7), Shakespeare’s Work
Warm-up
Introduction to Shakespeare – YouTube (2:00)https://youtu.be/TwSqW_19vLo
An introduction to Shakespeare. Pictures and phrases introducing main topics around a Shakespeare Theme
Shakespeare Lives in 2016 – anniversary trailer – YouTube (2:36)https://youtu.be/6PjoMlIVrVA
Introducing the year of celebration, 400 years after S’s death
Pudding Lane Productions, Crytek Off The Map – YouTube (3:29) https://youtu.be/SPY-hr-8-M0
We are six students from De Montfort University taking part in the Crytek Off the Map project, building a 3D representation of 17th century London
Songs
CBBC: All Over the Place – ‘Shakespeare’ Song – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/rJK5ku-iNIE
Iain Stirling and Ed Petrie put on some pretty costumes to sing a song about one of the greatest writers of all – William Shakespeare!
Lesson Plans
Welcome to Shakespeare High: Your Shakespeare Classroom on the Internet!http://www.shakespearehigh.com/classroom/bio_handout.shtml
This is a handout I found when I first started teaching (ages ago!). It was in fairly poor shape, so I recreated it on my computer.
William Shakespeare – DreamreaderDreamreaderhttp://dreamreader.net/lesson/william-shakespeare/
William Shakespeare is one of the most famous writers in world history. Shakespeare was born in 1564 in England.
Listening
BBC Learning English – 6 Minute English / Shakespeare in plain Englishhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english/ep-151029
Should the difficult language of Shakespeare be translated into Modern English?
Reading
Shakespeare Facts: 13 Facts about Shakespeare ←FACTSlides→http://www.factslides.com/s-Shakespeare
Did you know that… Scientists detected traces of Cannabis on pipes found in William Shakespeare
15 top Shakespeare facts! | National Geographic Kidshttps://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/history/general-history/shakespeare-facts/
Learn all about the world’s greatest ever playwright in our twelve Shakespeare facts.
Viewing
William Shakespeare Biography for Kids – YouTube (1:36)https://youtu.be/wVF8Q-zZz00
William Shakespeare, was an English poet, playwright, and actor from Stratford-Upon-Avon England.
Shakespeare Biography.wmv – YouTube (2:10)https://youtu.be/bAWYwvGT2YQ
Bio of Shakespeare in two minutes in pictures and words
[Video] Shakespeare 400 | Discovery Education UKhttp://www.discoveryeducation.co.uk/video/item922104
On Friday 22nd April Discovery Education celebrated the life and legacy of the greatest writer of English language and literature, with a broadcast for teachers and students across the globe.
The Life of William Shakespeare – YouTube (3:05) https://youtu.be/h24zZETMzR8
The Life of William Shakespeare. – A student’s video, talking to pictures
William Shakespeare Biography – YouTube (3:21) https://youtu.be/kOHM7DhqTpE
The life of William Shakespeare. Pictures and text to read, music audio
Shakespeare’s Life | myShakespeare (5:15)https://myshakespeare.com/romeo-and-juliet/shakespeares-life
Animated story about Shakespeare’s life with a narrator …
Shakespeare – The History of English (3/10) – YouTube (1:15)https://youtu.be/BMkuUADWW2A
A part of History of English in 10 minutes, animated with a narrator
The History of SHAKESPEARE – Made Simple! – YouTube (5:51)https://youtu.be/vn4s9z61eu8We go over the playwright William Shakespeare and his history – made simple! This is meant to be a silly little educational video on the history of Shakespeare and all that he’s done.
Shakespeare’s World – Timelines.tv – YouTube (7:36)https://youtu.be/jx6biuPc5cQ
Explore England in the age of Shakespeare: a time of transition from the medieval to the modern.
English – William Shakespeare and Stratford-upon-Avon – YouTube (6:05)https://youtu.be/rxXqbMDgNRU
Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon. This video shows the town today.
Stuff They Don’t Want You To Know – William Shakespeare – YouTube (3:53) https://youtu.be/HZdhqdueFFg
William Shakespeare is one of the most well-known, influential writers in the English language — at least, that is, if he actually wrote it.
Elizabethan theater: Shakespeare and The Globe – YouTube (7:31)https://youtu.be/U1p8iS7_kZc
Learn about theater during Shakespeare’s time. Topics include why The Globe, his theater, was located in Southwark, what the theater probably looked like
Dan Snow’s London Guide – The Globe Theatre – video dailymotion (2:13)https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2orlx7
Dan Snow’s London Guide – The Globe Theatre
Shakespeare in the Classroom – Miramax – YouTube (45:13)https://youtu.be/FfHVVodICrE
Released to support the film Shakespeare in Love, and featuring many of the cast, this film is a great background and introduction to Romeo and Juliet.
Game
Quiz
More Materials
Exploring English: Shakespeare – Online Coursehttps://www.futurelearn.com/courses/explore-english-shakespeare
Improve your English language skills by looking at the life and works of William Shakespeare and his enduring popularity.
Shakespeare translatorhttps://funtranslations.com/shakespeare
Convert from English to Shakespeare. Shakespeare invented many words and his style of narration in many ways was unique to his time. This translator takes English as input and converts to Shakespeare English.
Final Words
William Shakespeare Quotes on Life, Love & Success – YouTube (9:42)https://youtu.be/e75N9FWo9iA
Get inspired with episode 291 of the Inspirational Living podcast: William Shakespeare Quotes on Life, Love & Success.
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