Who Was William Shakespeare?
7th GradeELA35 min
aligned to English Pennsylvania
Learning Objective
Information about William Shakespeare
Lesson Flow
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England and baptized on April 26, 1564.
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Shakespeare was a member of the acting troupe called Lord Chamberlain's Men, which later became the King's Men.
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Some of Shakespeare's most famous plays include Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, and
Practice
5 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Name two of William Shakespeare's famous plays that he wrote before the Globe Theater was built.”
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