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  1. William Shakespeare

    Top 10 facts. 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.

  2. William Shakespeare

    Early Life. 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.

  3. William Shakespeare KS2

    Designed to help young learners understand the meaning of the plays, Shakespeare's works like 'Hamlet' and 'Twelfth Night' won't be Greek to them. Shakespeare activities for KS2, like these Macbeth Story Sequencing Cards, help your pupils remember what happens in the plays.

  4. William Shakespeare

    William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, in 1564. This was the sixth year of the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Shakespeare was christened on April 26 of that year. The day of his birth is unknown. It has long been celebrated on April 23, the feast day of St. George.

  5. William Shakespeare at a glance

    Few authors can match William Shakespeare for broad appeal and sheer endurance. For more than four centuries he has entertained readers and theatergoers, helping us see our commonalities and revealing our humanness. Shakespeare's tender scenes of reconciliation, such as that between Lear and Cordelia, continue to break hearts in the 21st century.

  6. William Shakespeare Activities

    This William Shakespeare Hotspots activity is a fun and interactive way to learn important facts about the great poet and playwright. Use this Fact File to brush up on your knowledge of the Bard. Try working through this Shakespeare reading comprehension activity . This worksheet is a great way to understand the context of Shakespeare's plays.

  7. Top 10 William Shakespeare Facts for Kids

    Top 10 William Shakespeare Facts for Kids. Some of his plays were written for the King and included references to his personal interests, such as magic and witches. Female roles were played by boys or young men. It wasn't until the Restoration period, later in the 17th Century, that women were allowed to perform on stage.

  8. Creative homework activities I Shakespeare I English I KS3 KS4

    William Shakespeare. This creative and supportive resource is ideal for KS3 and KS4 students studying Shakespeare's life or any of his works, either poetry or drama. With a diverse range of options available, there really is something to appeal to all students, with activities based around music, presentations, group work and image-based work.

  9. Shakespeare Week 2024 primary resources and worksheets

    Shakespeare Week - Best primary resources and worksheets for 2024. Shakespeare Week 2024 takes place between 18th-24th March, so check out these great William Shakespeare activities, ideas and lessons for primary schools…. by Teachwire. DOWNLOAD A FREE RESOURCE!

  10. William Shakespeare for kids

    IntroductionIn this lesson plan, which can be delivered as one long lesson or as shorter segments with project work, learners will be introduced to the life of William Shakespeare and some of his achievements through a short animated video. Learners will develop their understanding of his legacy and discuss answers to a quiz in pairs and groups. Learners will develop their speaking and ...

  11. Teaching resources

    Introduce those aged 5 - 11 to Shakespeare with our playful activities. Primary school students can learn about Shakespeare's most famous plays, tackle our puzzles and get creative. This range of online interactive resources allows pupils to watch, read, make and play as they connect with Shakespeare's plays, themes and characters.

  12. teaching Shakespeare

    Thanks to partnerships with the Folger Shakespeare Library and the Open University, Britannica is proud to offer the following videos as classroom aids and discussion prompts for the teaching of William Shakespeare 's plays. The videos feature primary, middle, and high school teachers as well as scholars and other experts.

  13. The ultimate Shakespeare toolkit

    William Shakespeare: 40 Question Quiz and Answers. £3.00. (2) An engaging and detailed PowerPoint containing 40 questions and answers to introduce students to the weird and wonderful life of William Shakespeare. **The questions are split into four rounds, each containing 10 questions: ** 1) Shakespeare's life and family 2) Shakespeare's ...

  14. What Is Shakespeare Famous For?

    Primarily, Shakespeare is famous for his plays. His comedies, tragedies and histories are widely known. Say the words 'To be or not to be' and most people will be able to finish the line. The plots of his stories have also been adapted over the centuries, meaning that his work is still remembered in the 21st Century.

  15. Top 10 William Shakespeare Facts for Kids

    Top 10 William Shakespeare Facts for Kids. Some of his plays were written for the King and included references to his personal interests, such as magic and witches. Female roles were played by boys or young men. It wasn't until the Restoration period, later in the 17th Century, that women were allowed to perform on stage.

  16. William Shakespeare

    William Shakespeare was born on the 23rd April 1564 in Stratford Upon Avon. His childhood home is still there today- and is now open for everyone to see. ... Homework Help For Kids is a website that provides information to help you with your piles of homework. We've been doing this since 2013, with this website and an app created in 2016.

  17. William Shakespeare Fact File

    William Shakespeare Fact File. Here are even more amazing facts about William Shakespeare and his work: 1. Shakespeare's plays have been translated into every major language; that's over 100 languages! 2. The longest play William Shakespeare wrote is Hamlet. It has over 4,000 lines and the actor who plays Hamlet will have to learn to ...

  18. William Shakespeare Lesson Plans and Activities

    Romeo and Juliet Literary Devices Lesson Plan. by eNotes. Constructing Love with Metaphors in Romeo and Juliet, Act 2, Scene 2: This lesson plan asks students to analyze the lovers' first ...

  19. Shakespeare Homework Booklet

    An A5 sized booklet for easy use with planners with three homework tasks based on Shakespeare. Tasks are project-based and include research, creative making and written tasks. Booklet also contains key words for a Shakespeare unit and space for learners to record any new vocabulary they learn. Creative Commons "Sharealike".

  20. Shakespeare Resource Center

    Welcome! Thank you for visiting the Shakespeare Resource Center. You'll find here collected links from all over the World Wide Web to help you discover William Shakespeare. There are millions of pages that reference Shakespeare on the Internet. This site aims to make it a little easier to find the most useful ones.