How dost thou, most wonderful class?
On this marvellous present day, we shall starteth a new unit on Shakespeare.
I desire thou art all excited!
Thy first task of the unit is to completeth the following 4-day research project: "Who art thou, Shakespeare?"
Learning Objectives
[Big Idea] I understand that exploring stories and other texts help us understand ourselves and make connections to others and to the world.
[Content Competency] I know strategies and processes that I can utilize to help me with my research project. Most especially, I know reading strategies which include previewing text, summarizing, and making inferences.
[Curricular Competency]
I can access information and ideas for my research project and evaluate their relevance, accuracy, and reliability.
I can synthesize ideas from a variety of sources to build understanding of the research topic.
I can exchange ideas and viewpoints with my group members to build a shared understanding of Shakespeare.
What is "Who art Thou, Shakespeare" Project?
"Who art Thou: Shakespeare" is a four-day research project with two parts.
Part 1: Research on the given topic of Shakespeare using credible sources. Record your findings on the attached document. Submit the document here on Assignments. (Due: Thursday, May 07)
Download the attached document to scaffold your research progress.
Part 2: Share your research findings with your group members. Come up with five common points between the group members. Post it as a response to <Five Common Points: Who art Thou Shakespeare> on your Group Channel. (Due: Friday, May 08)
TEACHER NOTES
Group 1
Research topic: Shakespeare's early life and family
Research questions: What is Shakespeare's full name? When was Shakespeare born? Where was he born? Who were his parents and what did they do for a living? Did Shakespeare go to school? University? Was he married? Did he have children?
Resource: https://www.folger.edu/shakespeares-life
Group 2
Research topic: Shakespeare's language, plots, and plays
Research questions: What are some examples of words that Shakespeare invent? How many plays did he write? What are the types of plays (categorization) he wrote? What contribution did Shakespeare make to the English language and literature?
Resources:
https://aepublications.co.uk/shakespeares-enduring-influence-english-language/
http://www.shakespeare-online.com/faq/playsfaq.html
Group 3
Research topic: Shakespeare's comedies
Research questions: What is a comedy? What makes a Shakespearean comedy? What are examples of Shakespeare comedies? What elements are found in Shakespeare's comedies?
Resource:
https://thanetwriters.com/essay/technicalities/elements-of-shakespearean-comedy/
https://englishsummary.com/characteristics-shakespearean-comedy/
Group 4
Research topic: Shakespeare's tragedies
Research questions: What is a tragedy? What makes a Shakespearean tragedy? What are examples of Shakespeare's tragedies? What elements are found in Shakespeare's tragedies? What makes Shakespeare relatable?
Group 5
Research topic: Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
Research questions: What is a globe theatre? When was it built? Who built it? What was it used for? Who used it? Why is the Globe Theatre important?
Resource:
https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/explore-shakespeare/shakespedia/shakespeares-globe-theatre/
http://www.shakespeare-online.com/theatre/globe.html
Group 6 & 7
Research topic: Midsummer Night's Dream
Research questions: what kind of play is it? What genre is the play? What is the play about? What are the themes found in Midsummer Night's Dream? What is the setting of the Midsummer Night’s Dream? What is the main conflict of the play?
Resource:
https://www.rsc.org.uk/shakespeare-learning-zone/a-midsummer-nights-dream/staging/setting
Congratulations, thou art done!