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Who was William Shakespeare?

William Shakespeare is a famous British playwright , which means he’s someone who wrote plays. Shakespeare is considered to be one of the most talented writers of all time.

Shakespeare lived around the late 16th century and early 17th century, and in between the reigns of Queen Elizabeth I and King James I. Both of them saw some of the plays he wrote, which are still performed today. Some of the phrases that Shakespeare wrote have even become part of our everyday language!

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• William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in April 1564.
• Shakespeare’s wife’s name was Anne Hathaway.
• Shakespeare had three children: Susanna, Hamnet and Judith.
• Shakespeare worked as actor with the Lord Chamberlain’s Men, later called the King’s Men.
• Shakespeare wrote 154 sonnets and around 40 plays.
• One of Shakespeare’s first plays was Henry V .
• Shakespeare’s plays were performed for both Queen Elizabeth I and King James I – James I was the patron of Shakespeare’s theatre group.
• Shakespeare’s theatre group performed in the Globe Theatre and the Blackfriars Theatre.
• Some phrases that Shakespeare wrote in his plays are things we still say today.
• 1564 William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon
• 26 April 1564 Shakespeare was baptised
• November 1582 Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway
• 1592 This is the earliest time when records show that Shakespeare was in London
• 1593 Shakespeare’s first poem was published, and his plays started to be performed by different theatre groups in London

• 1603 James I was crowned king, and Shakespeare’s theatre group was renamed the King’s Men when the King became their patron
• 1604-1605 The King’s Men performed seven of Shakespeare’s plays for King James I
• 1609 Shakespeare’s sonnets were published

• 23 April 1616 William Shakespeare died
• 1623 The first collection of Shakespeare's work was published, called The First Folio

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• We don’t know the date that William Shakespeare was born – we just know the date that he was baptised.
• Shakespeare had three children named Susanna, Hamnet and Judith. Hamnet and Judith were twins.
• Before Shakespeare wrote plays, he worked as an actor with the Lord Chamberlain’s Men.
• The Lord Chamberlain’s Men changed its name to the King’s Men in 1603, which is when James I was crowned king and became the group’s patron.
• Shakespeare wrote both poems and plays – he started out by writing poems first.
• Most of the poems Shakespeare wrote are called sonnets . He wrote 154 sonnets!
• Shakespeare is sometimes called ‘The Bard of Avon’ – a bard is another word for a poet.
• Shakespeare wrote almost 40 plays; someone who writes plays is also called a playwright.
• Not a lot of people could read and write in Shakespeare’s time, so the Globe Theatre hung different coloured flags to let people know when a play was going to be performed, and what kind of play it was going to be (if it was sad or funny).
• The Globe Theatre was shaped like an octagon – it had eight sides.
• Women didn’t act in Shakespeare’s time, so boys would have to play the roles of women. That means that Juliet in Romeo and Juliet would have been played by a boy!

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• Anne Hathaway's Cottage
• A statue of Shakespeare
• Mary Arden was Shakespeare's mother; visitors can still see her childhood home today
• William Shakespeare’s birthplace
• William Shakespeare’s grave (Photo Credit: Elliott Brown)
• A drawing of what Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre would have looked like
• A replica (copy) of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, which was built in London in 1997
• The stage in the Globe
• The Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford

Even though they lived in Stratford-upon-Avon, William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway were married in a village called Temple Grafton. At some point between 1585 and 1592, Shakespeare moved to London . His wife and children were still in Stratford-upon-Avon, and Shakespeare didn’t move back there until 1611. Shakespeare mostly wrote plays and sonnets, which are a kind of poem. Sonnets have 14 lines with 10 syllables in each line. Shakespeare’s theatre group, The King’s Men, worked in two theatres, the Globe and the Blackfriars. The Globe Theatre didn’t have a roof on it, but the Blackfriars Theatre did so it could be used when the weather got cold. Seeing a play at the Globe Theatre was comfortable if you could pay for a seat with a cushion, but if you paid just one penny you could stand in the middle. Actors in Shakespeare’s time had a bad reputation – people thought they weren’t very nice people, and couldn’t be trusted. So, groups of actors – called troupes – tried to get someone rich to sponsor them. This sponsor would give them money and things that they needed. Shakespeare’s theatre group would have had to show people a piece of paper with their sponsor’s name written on it if they wanted to be welcomed somewhere. Shakespeare was part of The Friday Club , a group for actors, poets, authors and playwrights (like Shakespeare). The explorer Sir Walter Raleigh began the group in 1603, and they all met in the Mermaid Tavern, so they sometimes called themselves the Mermaid Club. Shakespeare wrote three different kinds of plays – comedies (funny plays), tragedies (sad plays) and histories (plays about a real person). A different colour flag would be flown from the top of the theatre so people would know which play was about to be performed – white meant a comedy would be performed, red a history, and black or dark colours meant a tragedy. Shakespeare’s comedy plays are: All's Well That Ends Well, As You Like It, The Comedy of Errors, Cymbeline, Love's Labour's Lost, Measure for Measure, The Merchant of Venice, The Merry Wives of Windsor, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Much Ado About Nothing, Pericles, Prince of Tyre, Taming of the Shrew, The Tempest, Troilus and Cressida, Twelfth Night, Two Gentlemen of Verona and A Winter's Tale. Shakespeare’s tragedy plays are: Antony and Cleopatra, Coriolanus, Hamlet, Julius Caesar, King Lear, Macbeth, Othello, Romeo and Juliet, Timon of Athens and Titus Andronicus. Shakespeare’s history plays are: King Henry IV Part 1, King Henry IV Part 2, King Henry V, King Henry VI Part 1, King Henry VI Part 2, King Henry VI Part 3, King Henry VIII, King John, Richard II and Richard III. Shakespeare wrote his sonnets and plays around 400 years ago, but some of the phrases he wrote have become a part of our everyday language. For instance, you might have heard someone in trouble say that they’re ‘in a pickle’, or heard being jealous described as ‘the green-eyed monster’.

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Sir Walter Raleigh (c.1552 – 1618) – Sir Walter Raleigh visited America and helped start colonies there, and some people think that he was the first one to bring tobacco and potatoes into England. He also founded the Friday Club in 1603, which was a group for poets and playwrights that Shakespeare belonged to. Ben Johnson (1572-1637) – Ben Johnson wrote plays and poems around the same time that Shakespeare did. Both he and Shakespeare belonged to the Friday Club that Sir Walter Raleigh began. Ben wrote a poem in the introduction of Shakespeare’s First Folio, which is the collection of works that was published a few years after Shakespeare died. Henry Wriothesley, Earl of Southampton (1573-1624) – Henry Wriothesley was a wealthy man, and the patron of William Shakespeare. He loved the theatre and plays. Richard Burbage (1568-1619) – Richard Burbage was a famous actor, and part of William Shakespeare’s theatre group. He often played the lead role in Shakespeare’s plays. Christopher Marlowe (1564-1593) – Christopher Marlowe was born the same year as Shakespeare, and also famous for writing plays. Shakespeare didn’t start writing plays and having them performed until after Christopher Marlowe died.

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Shakespeare stories rewritten for children

Shakespeare's famous stories have been reworded and illustrated for different ages and offer a great introduction to his classic plays. We love these five series, or look through our Best Shakespeare stories for children guide :

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• Watch a BBC Bitesize KS1 animation about William Shakespeare
• The Royal Shakespeare Company's Shakespeare Learning Zone offers loads of information on Shakespeare's plays, including key facts, key scenes, pictures from past productions and videos of actors and directors working on and performing the plays
• Download a visual timeline of the major events in Shakespeare’s life and Elizabethan England
• Find out why Shakespeare is famous in a CBBC Newsround guide
• A children's introduction to Shakespeare from DKfindout!
• Join historian Greg Jenner for a  BBC Sounds kids' homeschool history lesson about William Shakespeare
• Discover Shakespeare's life and work through numbers
• Watch clips and play games on CBBC's Shakespeare page
• Find out about the world that Shakespeare lived in with fact pages about playhouses, writing plays and more
• 15 top Shakespeare facts from National Geographic Kids
• Look at primary sources about Shakespeare , including his will and information about his taxes
• See an animated "life of Shakespeare" video for children
• Look through some of the Shakespeare portraits in the National Portrait Gallery

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• Visit Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon to find out more about his life
• At Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall  you can explore classroom where Shakespeare studied between the ages of 7 and 14, find out about the kind of lessons he went to and even try some Tudor homework!
• While you’re in Stratford-upon-Avon , see where Shakespeare is buried at the Holy Trinity Church
• A replica of the Globe Theatre was built in London near the spot where Shakespeare’s theatre stood. You can visit in person or take a virtual tour if you can't get there in person!

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William Shakespeare

Introduction.

William Shakespeare was born in 1564 in the town of Stratford-upon-Avon, England. He had three younger brothers and two younger sisters. His father was a glove maker who later became the mayor of Stratford.

When Shakespeare was 18, he married Anne Hathaway. What Shakespeare did to support his young family is unknown. Some scholars think that he was a schoolteacher. Others think that he traveled with a group of actors.

Career in the Theater

London’s theaters reopened in 1594. By then Shakespeare had joined an acting group called Lord Chamberlain’s Men. They often presented plays for royalty. Along with acting and writing, Shakespeare also was involved with the business side of theater. He became wealthy.

Later Years

Shakespeare retired from the theater in about 1610. He returned to his hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon. He died there on April 23, 1616.

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Top 5 Most Common Questions About Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet

William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet remains one of literature’s most studied and beloved plays in the history of English Literature. Its themes of love, fate, and family conflict resonate across centuries, making it a perennial subject of discussion and analysis.

Based on frequently asked questions here on eNotes, we’ve compiled the top five questions people often have about this iconic play, along with brief summaries of what our experts have contributed to our site’s extensive Homework Help section. Whether you’re a student, teacher, or just a curious reader, these questions offer a deeper understanding of the play’s complexities.

1. What Are the Major Themes in Romeo and Juliet ?

Romeo and Juliet has rich themes that have captivated audiences for over 400 years. The most prominent themes include:

• Love vs. Hate : The play juxtaposes the intense, passionate love of Romeo and Juliet with the deep-seated hatred between their families, the Montagues and the Capulets. This contrast highlights how love can transcend and potentially overcome entrenched enmities.
• Fate and Destiny : Shakespeare often alludes to the idea that the lovers are “star-crossed,” suggesting that their destinies are controlled by the stars. This theme explores the notion of fate and how it influences the characters’ actions and ultimate outcomes.
• Individual vs. Society : Romeo and Juliet’s love defies societal expectations and family pressures, raising questions about individual desires versus societal norms and family obligations.
• Youth and Impulsiveness : The impulsive nature of the young lovers drives much of the plot, illustrating the recklessness and intensity of youth.

You can read more about the themes in Romeo and Juliet on eNotes here .

2. Why Do Romeo and Juliet Fall in Love So Quickly ?

Romeo and Juliet’s whirlwind romance is central to the play’s drama. Their rapid fall in love can be attributed to several factors:

• Emotional Intensity : Both characters are in a heightened emotional state. Romeo is initially infatuated with Rosaline but quickly shifts his affection to Juliet, highlighting his impulsive nature. Juliet, likewise, is swept away by Romeo’s passionate declarations.
• Instant Attraction : Their first meeting and the famous balcony scene symbolize their immediate attraction. The intensity of their feelings is part of Shakespeare’s portrayal of youthful and idealistic love.
• Context of the Feud : Their relationship’s secrecy and forbidden nature add to their sense of urgency and passion, making their love feel even more intense and precious.

Explore more about why Romeo and Juliet fall in love so quickly here .

3. What Role Does Fate Play in the Story ?

Fate is a recurring motif in Romeo and Juliet . Shakespeare uses various elements to illustrate the concept of fate:

• The Prologue : The play’s opening lines refer to Romeo and Juliet as “star-crossed lovers,” setting the stage for a story about destiny and ill-fated love.
• Dramatic Irony : Throughout the play, the audience is aware of the tragic ending long before the characters realize it, underscoring the inevitability of the outcome.
• Coincidence and Miscommunication : Several key events, such as the missed delivery of Friar Laurence’s letter to Romeo, are portrayed as chance happenings that contribute to the tragic conclusion, reinforcing the role of fate.

You can read more about the role of fate in Romeo and Juliet here .

4. How Do Romeo and Juliet Defy Their Families ?

Romeo and Juliet’s rebellion against their families is critical to the play. Their defiance manifests in several ways:

• Secret Marriage : They marry in secret, defying their families’ expectations and the societal norms of their time.
• Public Displays of Affection : Their love is openly expressed despite the ongoing feud between their families, symbolizing their disregard for family animosity.
• Elopement : Their decision to flee together and live in hiding further demonstrates their rejection of family constraints and societal pressures.

Learn more about how Romeo and Juliet defy their families here .

5. What Is the Significance of the Play’s Ending ?

The tragic ending of Romeo and Juliet is pivotal and layered with meaning:

• Reconciliation : The deaths of Romeo and Juliet ultimately lead to the reconciliation of the feuding families, suggesting that their love, though doomed, serves as a catalyst for peace and resolution.
• Commentary on Feud and Violence : The senseless loss of young lives highlights the destructive nature of familial conflict and serves as a critique of the feud’s futility.
• Emotional Impact : The ending underscores the play’s exploration of the fragility of life and the often harsh consequences of human actions driven by passion and prejudice.

Explore the significance of the play’s ending here .

Understanding these common questions provides valuable insights into Romeo and Juliet . By exploring themes, character motivations, and the impact of fate, readers can appreciate the depth and timeless relevance of Shakespeare’s tragic love story.

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Think teaching Shakespeare is all toil and trouble? Methinks thou dost protest too much! These Shakespeare activities and printables will help you screw your courage to the sticking place and remember that the play’s the thing!

Shakespeare Activities

1. solve a cold case.

Ripped from the headlines! Set up a crime scene and challenge your class to find the motivation behind Caesar’s murder. Who says Shakespeare has to be boring?

Source: Ms. B’s Got Class

2. Craft Bumper Stickers

This works for any play. Have your students design bumper stickers! Simple concept but lots of room for creativity.

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3. Build a Globe Theatre Model

Knowing about the theater where Shakespeare’s plays were first performed is essential to understanding the plays themselves. Have your students build this simple paper model as you learn about the Globe Theatre.

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4. Design a Mask for the Ball

Have students create a mask for a specific character to wear to the Romeo and Juliet masquerade ball. They must justify their color and style choices for that character—a fun way to do character analysis.

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5. Transl8 a Scene 2 Txt

The language may be archaic, but the stories are endlessly modern. Have your class re-write a scene or sonnet in text, tweets, or other social media for a fun twist.

Source: fifteen eightyfour

6. Replace Words With Emojis

Take things a step further and remove words from the equation entirely! Have students devise book covers or re-write a scene or sonnet using only emojis to tell the tale. Discuss the difficulty of encapsulating some concepts in brief images and compare them with Shakespeare’s word choices.

Source: For Reading Addicts

7. Design a Book Cover

Combine art and graphic design with literature when you have kids originate book covers for a Shakespeare play. They make a fun classroom display too!

Source: Small World at Home

8. Dress the Part

Dramatic readings are much more fun with a few props and costumes! This easy DIY paper ruff is made from coffee filters, and younger kids will love dressing up while they learn.

Source: Red Tricycle

9. Make Shakespearean One-Pagers

Challenge students to represent a play visually—all on one page. Templates are available at the link below to help get you started.

Source: Spark Creativity

10. Generate Word Clouds

Use a computer program like Tagxedo or Wordle to build a word cloud identifying important words from a play or sonnet. (Tagxedo allows you to create word clouds in a variety of shapes.) Discuss these words and their importance.

Source: Mrs. Orman’s Classroom

11. Try Running Dictation

Get kids up and moving with “running dictation.” Print out a sonnet, prologue, monologue, or other important speech. Cut it up by lines and hang the sections up around a room or other area. Students find the lines, memorize them, report them to a scribe, and then put them in order.

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12. Fashion Upcycled “Laurel” Wreaths

Need some impromptu costumes for Julius Caesar or Coriolanus ? These clever “laurel” wreaths are made from plastic spoons!

Source: A Subtle Revelry

13. Write a Scene in Comic Form

Like storyboarding, writing a scene in comic form helps capture the essence of the action. Kids can use the actual text from the scene or add in their own sense of humor. (Mya Gosling has re-written most of Macbeth in this form. For inspiration, check it out at the link below.)

Source: Good Tickle Brain

 14. Write Concrete Poems

Turn pivotal quotes from a play into concrete poems, using shapes that represent the concept. Students can do this by hand or using the computer.

Source: Dillon Bruce / Pinterest

15. Stage Scene Snapshots

Performing an entire play takes a lot of time. Instead, have student groups stage scene snapshots capturing key moments from the play. Assemble them into a storyboard that covers the whole play.

Source: The Classroom Sparrow

16. Enjoy a Musical Interlude

Compile a playlist for the play, act by act. Have students explain their song choices and listen to some of them in class.

Source: Cal Shakes R + J Teacher’s Guide

17. Write in Style

Get younger kids excited about Shakespeare when they write with their own “quill” pens. Color, cut out, and tape around a pen or crayon for old time fun!

Source: Crayola

Shakespeare Printables

18. william shakespeare coloring page.

Meet the Bard! Use this coloring image to introduce Shakespeare to young readers or as an anchor for other creative activities.

Get it: Super Coloring

19. Cheer Up, Hamlet! Paper Doll

Have a little fun when teaching Hamlet . This free printable paper doll collection includes standard costumes but also hilarious extras like Captain Denmark and Doctor Who.

Get it: Les Vieux Jours

20. Shakespeare Mad Libs

Remove key words from scenes or sonnets, fill in some new ones, and let the fun begin! Hit the link below for several pre-made games. You or your students can also make your own.

Get it: Homeschool Solutions

21. Shakespeare Lettering Sets

Download these free letter sets (one for general Shakespeare, one for Macbeth ) to create bulletin boards or other classroom displays.

Get it: Instant Display

22. Elizabethan Language Terms

Print a copy for each student to keep handy as they tackle Shakespeare’s works.

Get it: readwritethink

23. A Midsummer Night’s Dream Coloring Pages

Introducing younger students to A Midsummer Night’s Dream ? These printable coloring pages and finger puppets are just the ticket.

Get it: Phee Mcfaddell

24. Phrases We Owe to Shakespeare Poster

Shakespeare’s language becomes much more relatable when you realize how many of his phrases are still in use today . Hang this poster to introduce your students to some of these phrases.

Get it: Grammar.net

25. Shakespeare Notebooking Pages

Keep students organized with these free printable notebooking pages for a variety of Shakespeare plays.

Get it: Mama Jenn

26. Shakespeare’s Life Poster

Hang this tongue-in-cheek timeline of the man himself to give students an overview of his life.

Get it: Imgur

27. Shakespeare Plays Word Search

Print this simple word search to familiarize your class with Shakespeare’s plays.

Get it: Word Search Addict

28. Vintage Shakespeare Quote Printables

These pretty vintage images with Shakespeare quotes will add a touch of class to your classroom.

Get it: Mad in Crafts

29. Shakespeare Plays Flowchart

Wondering which Shakespeare play to see? This flowchart has got you covered! You can print your own version for free or buy a full-size poster.

Get it: Good Tickle Brain

What are your favorite Shakespeare activities and printables? Come and share in our  WeAreTeachers HELPLINE group  on Facebook.

Plus,  How to Teach Shakespeare So Your Students Won’t Hate It .

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Y7 Introduction to Shakespeare

Subject: English

Age range: 11-14

Resource type: Lesson (complete)

Last updated

26 May 2019

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A fully differentiated scheme of work for Year 7, introducing Shakespeare’s plays. INCLUDES A HALF-TERM HOMEWORK GRID Inspired by various schemes of work on TES, but mainly my own concepts.

16 lessons, focussing on:

• Shakespeare’s life
• The Globe Theatre
• The Elizabethan era
• Comedic characters
• The Winter’s Tale (comedy)
• Hamlet (tragedy)
• Creating their own play
• Persuasive writing
• An assessment with a feedback lesson template
• Performance structure

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