Shakepeare Project

LIFE OF SHAKESPEAR

Grades X

Lesson Plan Type Project

Estimated Time THREE sessions

Lesson Author Jerina Dizdari

Shkolla Prenke Jakova

Using the Internet to Enhance Student Learning: Final Project

Subject Matter Emphasis and Level: B1

Brief Description of the project: Before starting this activity, students will have
already read the introduction to Shakespeare in their text. Students will
brainstorm using Inspiration on what questions they still have about
Shakespeare. With their partners, students will choose an area to research. They
will put together an outline of their project using Inspiration. It will include web
sites or resources they used. They must write an Inspiration outline documenting
the references they used, write a paper, and deliver a presentation with a visual.
Students will respond to each presentation by writing about the implications and
influences that Shakespeare has on our world. Photos of the projects will be
shown. Projects will also be shared through email

Why Do This?
The standards addressed in this activity are:
1. Demonstrates competence in the general skills and strategies of the writing
process.
2. Uses grammatical and mechanical conventions in written compositions.
3. Gathers and uses information for research purposes.
4. Demonstrates competence in the general skills and strategies of the reading
process.
5. Demonstrates competence in the general skills and strategies for reading a
variety of informational texts.
6. Demonstrates competence in speaking and listening as tools for learning.
They also utilize technology in their learning.
This content/topic important to the student because it will connect to their own
personal interests. We will be going to the production of Romeo and Juliet, so
they will have that connection.

Content
The critical objectives will be taught in this lesson are:
1. Students will have an understanding of the impact William Shakespeare had
on literature and language.
2. Students will outline main ideas for their presentation.
3. Students will communicate orally their main ideas.
4. Students will evaluate web sites to use as resources.
5. Students will make connections from the presentations to their world of today.

Students will be selecting their own topic for their Shakespeare project.
This activity will connect with other content areas in: history, geography, physical
education, or art depending on the topic the students chooses.

An area of difficulty may be evaluating web site sources. There will be a review
before starting the research. Another area may be what to do for the project
once they choose a topic. We will be spending a great deal of time in the
brainstorming mode as a whole class. I will be sure to conference with each
group.

Assessment
The actual steps and process towards the final project will be given points as well
as the final project itself. Students will fill in a contract for their grade. They will
complete the steps involved to get the grade they want.
There will be a quiz over the information presented.
Students will have a checklist they will follow for the entire process to assess
them. The contract will serve as a basis for their grade.
Students will reflect on the presentations by writing in their journals the
implications and influences of Shakespeare. Journal entries will be shared as well
as a discussion after each presentation.

Teaching Strategies
Students will be working hands-on with the Internet and Inspiration to answer
their own questions.
By using Inspiration, they will make connections to how to best organize
information. It makes real the influence Shakespeare has on literature, language,
and our world. By researching on the Internet, students will realize his global
impact. They will be engaged learners responsible for finding answers to their
own questions. Because they have chosen their own topic, students have a
meaningful interest in their work.
Materials and Resources
Books and resources: Allamakee Junior High Library, 2000 edition of Glencoe
McDougal Textbook,
Community Resources: Public Library
Technology Resources: yahoo.com, digital camera, internet, Inspiration software

Management
Students will be working in partners. They will be getting feedback from other
groups and whole group.
Physically, the classroom will be in the shape of a "U" with two rows and with
desks arranged in pairs. The seating arrangement will determine the partners.
Students will be working in the classroom and computer lab.
Students who need extra help can come in during study halls, work with resource
teacher, or come in before or after school
I will be team teaching with a resource teacher. We will be able to evaluate and
adapt as needed. More guidance with my accommodation class will help them
choose appropriate projects. The assignment is set up so students work at own
level and in an area that they are interested.

Checklist phases for Shakespeare Project

First session date____/grade date________/grade

Brainstorm ideas and/or questions you still have about Elizabethan Era, and
Shakespeare.
Choose an area to research.
Brainstorm and outline your research project

Second session date____/grade date________/grade

Evaluate web sites. Total you need five credible sources, three of which are web
sites.
Add web sites you evaluated and chose to use for research to your outline using
Inspiration.
Word-process a paper about your subject. Document accurately using a Works
Cited page.
Word-process one paragraph stating what and how think your subject still has
implications or influences today.
Third session date____/grade date________/grade
 Make a visual aid for your presentation. Some examples could be a 3-D piece of
artwork, poster, replica, demonstration, PowerPoint presentation, or model. Be
creative!
Present your organized project to the class.
Take Cornell notes on main idea of each presentation.
After each presentation, write in journal about the influences and implications of
their subject with our world today.
Publish your project.
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GRADES
5 - 6 = You will participate in all the activities and assignments, turn assignments
in on time, create an outline using Inspiration, evaluate sources and will use time
wisely.

7 - 8 = Completion of "C" grade, plus have a positive, enthusiastic attitude.

Information was documented correctly. Outstanding effort on entire project
including visual and presentation. The project was well organized.

9 - 10 = All the work for B and C, plus assist classmates with all parts of this
process, and publish your work.