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2025 - Introduction to Shakespeare: Research to Answer Your Questions

Shakespeare & The Globe - Fact Sheet & Drawing

Research & Sketching The Globe

Research: Using the databases in this guide, conduct research to answer at least one of your questions and complete the front page of the research extension assignment.

Sketch: On the back of the paper, create the following: 

1) Draw Shakespeare's Theatre; 

2) Label some of the elements using the Key, found HERE. You may want to include some of the following: 

  • Heaven, Earth, and Hell. 
  • The Groundlings / Penny Stinkards. 
  • Make note of the flag color as it relates to the plays - Comedy, Tragedy, and History. 
  • What time of day were the performances? Why? 

Material used for educational purposes, found in the following blog: http://ilovethebard.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-globe-theatre_14.html

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