Quick-Write:

Shakespeare’s Life Video

What year did the Globe Theatre open?
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When Shakespeare joined the acting troupe “Lord

Chamberlain’s Men”, what famous plays did he write?
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When did Shakespeare die and how old was he?
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Draw a picture showcasing how Shakespeare has influenced your

own life or an experience you’ve had:
 Implications of Shakespeare’s
Works Video
What are some movies or TV shows
mentioned in the video that reference
Shakespeare and his works?
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How many movies are based on
Shakespeare’s plays?
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Which Shakespeare reference surprised

you the most? Draw a picture of the scene
from the movie/tv show you choose:

Fill-in-the-Blanks
Shakespeare utilized themes of ________, ________, and __________ that remain relatable to
modern audiences.

Throughout his life, Shakespeare invented more than _____ words.

________ played the role of female characters in Shakespeare’s plays in England at this time.

Shakespeare’s works have changed to fit into our modern world today by rewriting the
characteristics of _______, ________, and _________.

What do you think is the most important reason

that we are learning about Shakespeare?
(Look at second to last slide for some direction!)