ELA · 7th Grade · 35 min · English Pennsylvania

Who Was William Shakespeare?

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Objective

Information about William Shakespeare

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Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England and baptized on April 26, 1564.

  2. 2

    Shakespeare was a member of the acting troupe called Lord Chamberlain's Men, which later became the King's Men.

  3. 3

    Some of Shakespeare's most famous plays include Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, and 

Practice

5 questions

1

In what town was William Shakespeare baptized?

2

What was William Shakespeare's father's occupation?

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Name two of William Shakespeare's famous plays that he wrote before the Globe Theater was built.

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