Introduction to Shakespeare, or "How I Learned to Love the Bard."
Paul H. The Shakespearean Student
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(51)
In this one-time course, students will learn about Shakespeare’s life and what made him so remarkable. Knowing more about the man and his theater will help them understand why his plays have been loved for so many years.
Class experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Shakespeare is considered by many to be the greatest writer in the history of the English Language, but why? What makes him so popular? Why do we have to study him in school, and why does it seem like he’s quoted by everyone? In this course, I will cover Shakespeare's life and career by bringing up a presentation on his life in Stratford, his early years as a dramatist, the theater company he worked with, and the types of plays he produced. We will also go behind the curtain at Shakespeare's...
This class is taught in English.
-Students will learn the basic facts of Shakespeare's life from his birth in 1564 to his death in 1616. -Students will gain an appreciation for the hundreds of words and phrases Shakespeare added to the English Lexicon - Students will be able to name and describe the three types of plays Shakespeare wrote - Students will learn the conventions of audience address, doubling, and Universal Lighting; the ubiquitous staging practices of Elizabethan theater.
Homework Offered
Homework- post a phrase you used in the past week that was inspired by Shakespeare. Short writing Assignment- Read a plot summary about a Shakespeare play and then compare it to a modern book, play, show, or movie. Look for similar characters, plot, and themes.Assessments Offered
The students will be assessed with a participation certificate, but only if they engage in the class (ask questions, etc), and do the writing assignments.Grades Offered
1 file available upon enrollmentBefore class, students will share what they already know about Shakespeare to the padlet page: https://padlet.com/hricikp/8slhu9wj6fidckal. Once the course is completed, students will post the homework to the OutSchool homepage. All other resources will be provided on Out School.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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Instructional Materials: - Gimkit: Fun facts about Shakespeare: https://www.gimkit.com/view/60b62beab37f890022b25762 - Virtual Tour of the Globe Theater: https://www.shakespearesglobe.com/discover/about-us/virtual-tour/ Additional Resources: https://www.nosweatshakespeare.com/resources/words-shakespeare-invented/
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(51)
I specialize in Shakespeare and Astronomy, having worked in theater for over 10 years, and for two years as a professional astronomy assistant. I teach courses in Shakespeare Appreciation and Shakespearean acting, as well as basic astronomy for...
Group Class
$4
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 31 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
4-18 learners per class
