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YOUR TASK

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  1. William Shakespeare (1564-1616)William Shakespeare is one of the greatest poets and playwrights in the world. He changed the way plays were written by creating new styles of writing.William was born in April, 1564, in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. Although the exact date of William's birth is unknown, we recognize his birthday on April 23. Stratford-upon-Avon is located in Warwickshire County. SJK Kolej TDTHB 2008

  2. Honoring William William Shakespeare died on April 23, 1616, in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. It was his 52nd birthday. Stratford-upon-Avon is well known as the birthplace of William. Today, many people visit Stratford to see William's birthplace, homes, and grave site at Holy Trinity Church.Westminster Abbey in London, England, commemorates poets in the poet's corner. William was the first writer to be honored. There is also a bust of William over a door in Westminster Abbey.William Shakespeare was a great poet and playwright and a hero in our hearts. SJK Kolej TDTHB 2008

  3. Today, William's plots are present in movies, television shows, and books. They have become so common we may not realize they were first introduced by William. They include:Two young people from rival families falling in love (Romeo and Juliet)  A person torn between loyalty and revenge (Hamlet)  Giving a person a taste of their own medicine (The Taming of the Shrew)  An evil person who dies because of their own wrongdoing (Macbeth)Source:IMA Hero. (2003) Hero History: William Shakespeare (Bard of Avon). Retrived: Aug 20, 2008, from http://www.imahero.com/herohistory/bard_herohistory.htm SJK Kolej TDTHB 2008

  4. YOUR TASK • You are English Language Experts doing research on a famous poet, William Shakespeare, for English Month of the Language Department. SJK Kolej TDTHB 2008

  5. Your first Task 1. Do a detailed research on the life and achievements of William Shakespeare on the internet Create a montage or collage for a group presentation and an inter class competition. SJK Kolej TDTHB 2008

  6. YOURSECOND TASK You are the owner of a theatre and would like to promote a play by Shakespeare. Plan a brochure/flyer of your play. Include relevant information about your play and state why people should not miss it. SJK Kolej TDTHB 2008

  7. RESEARCH QUESTIONS EQ: What role has loyalty played in our lives? UQ: 1.How do Shakespeare’s poems and plays reflect modern life? 2.How is Shakespeare’s work relevant to our lives? 3.How can greed for power bring about downfall in one’s life? SJK Kolej TDTHB 2008

  8. WHAT YOU MUST DO Work in groups of four. Do research on the internet and collect all the relevant information. Discuss and decide how you will use your findings and create a montage/ collage. SJK Kolej TDTHB 2008

  9. Information in your montage/collage: His Life ~Full name and picture(s) of William Shakespeare, Place of birth/picture(s) Information on his background His work / achievements His contributions Other relevant details http://search.msn.com/images/results.aspx?q=shakespeare SJK Kolej TDTHB 2008

  10. Useful Websites • Old Words That Occur Frequently in Shakespeare (Glossary of Archaisms) http://sites.micro-link.net/zekscrab/archaisms.html • Ye Olde Official Shakespearean Insult Kit http://www.petelevin.com/shakespeare.html • Shakespeare’s Grammar – Glossary Search http://www.bardweb.net/grammar/04gloss.html • Macbeth – Full Script http://www.shakespeare-online.com/plays/macbethscenes.html • The Tragedy of Macbeth http://shakespeare.mit.edu/macbeth/index.html SJK Kolej TDTHB 2008

  11. Your final product • A montage/collage • A brochure or flyer to promote your play SJK Kolej TDTHB 2008

  12. Good Luck!! Good Luck!!!! SJK Kolej TDTHB 2008

  13. Materials taken from: • William Shakespeare and cartoons http://search.msn.com/images/results.aspx?q=shakespeare • IMA Hero. (2003) Hero History: William Shakespeare (Bard of Avon). Retrived: Aug 20, 2008, from http://www.imahero.com/herohistory/bard_herohistory.htm SJK Kolej TDTHB 2008

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