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Shakespeare - R&J 2021: Shakespeare, The Globe Theatre & Performances

Directions

Learn about Shakespeare, his Globe Theatre & Performances 

Directions:

  1. Complete activities #1 through #5 (click each tab on this page)
  2. As you learn about Shakespeare's life and times, investigate his Globe Theatre, and imagine performances during his lifetime, complete the note sheet (posted in your teacher's Google Classroom)
  3. Share what you learn on the class shared Google Doc (posted in your teacher's Google Classroom)

Theatre during Shakespeare's Time - Click each Tab

Shakespeare's Life & Times 

Activity #1 - Open the links and read about Shakespeare's Life & Elizabethan times

  1. Read THIS article to learn some of the basic facts OR click around on THIS site.
  2. Click HERE for additional "Fast Facts on Shakespeare's Life" (be sure to use the arrows at the bottom of each screen).
  3. Care to learn more? Open THIS database (use the database password for GALE) and search for Shakespeare.

 

Consider taking notes on topics of interest, including the following:​

  • Dates (Birth, Marriage, & Death)

  • Information about his family, including is his wife and children

  • Information about his birthplace and London during his time period

  • Shakespeare's career

  • The role of theatre during Shakespeare's time

  • Shakespeare’s London: What was the population? Who was the Queen? How long did she reign? Who succeeded her and when?

The Globe Theatre 

Activity #2: Take a Tour of Shakespeare's Globe

  • Click the image below and explore The Globe Theatre 
    • Use the 360 degree feature
    • Click on the videos and still images
    • Notice the shape and layout of the theatre

The Globe Theatre

Activity #3 - Sketch & Label Shakespeare's Globe

On a blank sheet of 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 or Penny Stinkards
  • Make note of the flag color as it relates to the plays of 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

Performances at The Globe Theatre

Activity #4 - Read and Take Notes

​Read the this article about Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and the Performances. 

Performances at The Globe Theatre

Activity #5 - Watch the video