Shakespeare Shakespeare WebQuestWebQuest

Adapted from:Adapted from:Woodlawn High SchoolWoodlawn High SchoolLibrary Media CenterLibrary Media Center

Mrs. FragerMrs. Frager

IntroductionIntroduction

To understand the works of William To understand the works of William Shakespeare, it is important to understand Shakespeare, it is important to understand the times in which he lived. the times in which he lived.

You will be completing a WebQuest by You will be completing a WebQuest by researching a list of topics related to researching a list of topics related to Shakespeare and his life. When you are Shakespeare and his life. When you are finished, you will have the information you finished, you will have the information you need to better appreciate the works of the need to better appreciate the works of the most famous poet and writer in history.most famous poet and writer in history.

The Task – Part 1The Task – Part 1Before reading a Shakespearean play, Before reading a Shakespearean play,

you will work independently or in pairs you will work independently or in pairs to find information about to find information about Shakespeare’s life and times.Shakespeare’s life and times.

You will use the Web to research the following topics:You will use the Web to research the following topics:1.1. The Elizabethan EraThe Elizabethan Era2.2. The Tudor Dynasty The Tudor Dynasty 3.3. Intellectual and Religious life of the 1500s and Intellectual and Religious life of the 1500s and

1600s1600s4.4. The Elizabethan Theatre and Globe TheatreThe Elizabethan Theatre and Globe Theatre5.5. Marriage Customs, Family Life, and the Role of Marriage Customs, Family Life, and the Role of

WomenWomen6.6. Literary Terms and Coined PhrasesLiterary Terms and Coined Phrases

The Task – Part 2The Task – Part 2

When your research is complete you will create a When your research is complete you will create a Photo Story PresentationPhoto Story Presentation using images gathered using images gathered from the Internet and your own voice narration to from the Internet and your own voice narration to “Tell the Story” of your topic.“Tell the Story” of your topic.

You will use at least 6 images for your You will use at least 6 images for your presentation and a minimum of two to three presentation and a minimum of two to three sentences per image to tell the story.sentences per image to tell the story.

You will You will NOTNOT describe what we can obviously see describe what we can obviously see in the picture. Rather, you will narrate a story that in the picture. Rather, you will narrate a story that paints for your audience what they cannot see. In paints for your audience what they cannot see. In other words – do not use phrases like: “In this other words – do not use phrases like: “In this picture…” or “This is a picture of…” Do not state picture…” or “This is a picture of…” Do not state the obvious. the obvious.

Be creative and have fun!Be creative and have fun!

EvaluationEvaluation You will choose You will choose 6 questions6 questions from your chosen from your chosen

topic to cover.topic to cover. NotesNotes will be graded for accuracy and will be graded for accuracy and

thoroughness. They must be typed 12 font / Times thoroughness. They must be typed 12 font / Times New Roman or neatly handwritten on 4x6 note New Roman or neatly handwritten on 4x6 note cards. These will be checked at the end of each cards. These will be checked at the end of each class period.class period.

You will CITE each source you use using You will CITE each source you use using BibMe.orgBibMe.org.. You must use at least You must use at least oneone Print ResourcePrint Resource and and

three Web Resourcesthree Web Resources.. Refer to your Research Rubric and Presentation Refer to your Research Rubric and Presentation

Rubric if you have any questions about what is Rubric if you have any questions about what is expected and how your research and presentation expected and how your research and presentation will be scored.will be scored.

Topic 1 – Elizabethan EraTopic 1 – Elizabethan Era Identify the social classes during Shakespeare’s time. What Identify the social classes during Shakespeare’s time. What

was a peasant? What was a noble? What was the gentry? was a peasant? What was a noble? What was the gentry? What was the order of power?What was the order of power?

What educational opportunities did people in the various What educational opportunities did people in the various classes have?classes have?

What are the humours and what was their role according to What are the humours and what was their role according to the Elizabethans?the Elizabethans?

What was the role of astrologers during this time? Who What was the role of astrologers during this time? Who consulted them?consulted them?

What were common punishments for crimes including What were common punishments for crimes including murder, treason, and witchcraft?murder, treason, and witchcraft?

What is the Bubonic Plague and how did it effect What is the Bubonic Plague and how did it effect Elizabethan society?Elizabethan society?

What were the sanitation and health conditions?What were the sanitation and health conditions? Describe London during the 1590’s.Describe London during the 1590’s. What were popular forms of entertainment during this What were popular forms of entertainment during this

time?time?

Topic 2 – Tudor DynastyTopic 2 – Tudor Dynasty

Who were the Tudor monarchs?Who were the Tudor monarchs? Describe Henry VIII’s marital history.Describe Henry VIII’s marital history. What was Henry VIII’s relationship with the Church?What was Henry VIII’s relationship with the Church? Who was Queen Elizabeth I and for how long did she Who was Queen Elizabeth I and for how long did she

rule?rule? Describe Elizabeth I’s marital history. How did her Describe Elizabeth I’s marital history. How did her

subjects feel about her marital status? Why?subjects feel about her marital status? Why? Who ruled England after she died?Who ruled England after she died? Give the approximate dates of the Elizabethan Give the approximate dates of the Elizabethan

Period.Period. What is “primogeniture?”What is “primogeniture?” What kind of education did Queen Elizabeth receive?What kind of education did Queen Elizabeth receive? What kinds of entertainment did Queen Elizabeth What kinds of entertainment did Queen Elizabeth

enjoy?enjoy?

Topic 3 – Intellectual and Topic 3 – Intellectual and Religious Religious

Describe the four elements thought to compose the Describe the four elements thought to compose the universe.universe.

Describe the four humours and their relationship to Describe the four humours and their relationship to personality. What was the relationship between the personality. What was the relationship between the humours and illnesses?humours and illnesses?

What type of medicines were used and by whom was it What type of medicines were used and by whom was it dispensed?dispensed?

Describe the religious climate during this time. Describe the religious climate during this time. Who were the main religious leaders? Describe their roles.Who were the main religious leaders? Describe their roles. What was the main religion? What were the basic beliefs?What was the main religion? What were the basic beliefs? What changes were taking place?What changes were taking place? What was thought to be the center of the universe at this What was thought to be the center of the universe at this

time. Who controlled it?time. Who controlled it? Describe the “Chain of Beings” believed in by Shakespeare Describe the “Chain of Beings” believed in by Shakespeare

and his contemporaries.and his contemporaries.

Topic 4 – Elizabethan TheatreTopic 4 – Elizabethan Theatre Where were most theatres built? (in or out of the city?) Where were most theatres built? (in or out of the city?)

Why?Why? Why is the Globe Theatre so famous?Why is the Globe Theatre so famous? What time of day did performances take place. How What time of day did performances take place. How

was the public notified about the performances?was the public notified about the performances? Who played the female roles and why?Who played the female roles and why? What type of scenery and props were used?What type of scenery and props were used? Describe the costumes the actors used.Describe the costumes the actors used. What other skills besides acting did the actors need?What other skills besides acting did the actors need? What was the cost of standing room at the Globe?What was the cost of standing room at the Globe? Who was Richard Burbage?Who was Richard Burbage? Who were the King’s Men or Chamberlain’s Men?Who were the King’s Men or Chamberlain’s Men? Define and describe the following theatrical terms: Pit; Define and describe the following theatrical terms: Pit;

Groundling; Heavens, Trap door, Tiring houseGroundling; Heavens, Trap door, Tiring house

Topic 5 – Marriage Customs and Topic 5 – Marriage Customs and Family LifeFamily Life

Where did marriages take place during the Where did marriages take place during the Elizabethan Period?Elizabethan Period?

Why were marriage contracts arranged?Why were marriage contracts arranged? Who performed the marriage ceremony?Who performed the marriage ceremony? What was the common age for marriage?What was the common age for marriage? What is a betrothal?What is a betrothal? What was the goal of a Renaissance wedding?What was the goal of a Renaissance wedding? Describe common wedding attire during this period.Describe common wedding attire during this period. Describe what foods might be served at a wedding Describe what foods might be served at a wedding

feast.feast. What kind of entertainment took place at a wedding What kind of entertainment took place at a wedding

celebration?celebration? What was the status of women and what kinds of work What was the status of women and what kinds of work

did women do?did women do?

Topic 6 – Literary Terms and Topic 6 – Literary Terms and Coined PhrasesCoined Phrases

Elizabethan / Elizabethan / Shakespearean Sonnet Shakespearean Sonnet

Iambic pentameterIambic pentameter Blank verseBlank verse SoliloquySoliloquy ForeshadowingForeshadowing ApostropheApostrophe OxymoronOxymoron

HyperboleHyperbole Dramatic ironyDramatic irony Verbal ironyVerbal irony AllusionAllusion MotifMotif PunPun PersonificationPersonification CoupletCouplet

Find five words or phrases that literary scholars believe Find five words or phrases that literary scholars believe were “coined” or invented by Shakespeare. (Required)were “coined” or invented by Shakespeare. (Required)

Exit, pursued by a bear!Exit, pursued by a bear! ~Shakespeare’s~Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale The Winter’s Tale