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Shakespeare - Ms. Chang 2020: The Globe Theatre & Performances

Learning Targets

Learning Targets: 

  • Today I will take a virtual tour of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, draw the theatre, and learn about performances during Shakespeare's time. 
  • So that I can imagine what it felt like to attend a play at The Globe Threatre in London during Shakespeare's time. 
  • I'll know I'm successful when I share my Globe Threatre sketch and interesting facts about Shakespeare's theatre with the class. 

Theatre during Shakespeare's Time - Click each Tab

The Globe Theatre & Performances

Activity #1 - Watch the video

As you watch the video, write down three interesting facts and one question about Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, the Performances, and the Audience's Experience.

Activity #2 - Share Your Notes 

  • Type your three facts and one question.
  • Share the facts and questions in Mrs. Chang's Google Classroom; participate in the class discussion. 

Virtual Tour

Activity #3 - Take a Tour of Shakespeare's Globe

  • Click the following link and explore The Globe: Virtual Tour, Shakespeare's Globe
    • Use the 360 degree feature
    • Click on the videos and still images
    • Notice the shape and layout of the theatre

Activity #4 - Sketch & Label Shakespeare's Globe

On a blank sheet of paper,

1) Draw Shakespeare's Theatre 

2) Label some of the elements using the Key.  (For example: 1 = Flag, 2 = The "Heavens", 3 = Tiring House, etc.)

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