Introducing... William Shakespeare!
Who was William Shakespeare? Learn about his life, the words he invented, his most famous lines and characters - and the strange thing he left his wife in his will!
Dana Lorelle, Writing, Vocabulary, Essays
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1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
This one-time class is all about the Bard! It's a great introduction to one of the greatest writers of all times -- and one whom students will encounter again and again as one of the most influential writers of Western civilization! Of course, it would be impossible to cover all 39 plays, 154 sonnets, and his several long narrative poems in a one-hour class! So this class will offer a "bite-size" selection of the 884,000 words Shakespeare wrote: We'll study his most famous lines, meet his most memorable characters, and learn which common words he actually invented (hint: before Shakespeare's time, there was no word for those round objects we use to see!) We'll also discuss Shakespeare's life and times and the journey that took him from Stratford-upon-Avon to the London theater scene. Finally, we will finish the class with an examination of one of his famous sonnets. This will be a fun, engaging class -- perfect for meeting William Shakespeare!
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Joined February, 2019
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Bachelor's Degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
My passion -- as well as my professional background -- is writing. Professionally, I hold a B.A. in Journalism from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and I've been published in numerous newspapers and magazines. I've also taught writing and literature classes to students of all ages and abilities.
On a personal note, I have homeschooled all five of my children and taught them all to read and write... and with each it has been a different experience! What's easy for one child is not easy for another. When I teach online, I always remember that it's important to keep learning fun and to incorporate different methods of teaching to reach all my students. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 161 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-9 learners per class
