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English 6 Lesson 28 Substitute: Mrs. Karen Turner

English 6 Lesson 28 Substitute: Mrs. Karen Turner. In this lesson you will learn: 1. Shakespeare’s influence on the world. 2. How to talk like Shakespeare. Why Shakespeare?. Did you know that Shakespeare continues to influence literature around the world even today?

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English 6 Lesson 28 Substitute: Mrs. Karen Turner

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  1. English 6Lesson 28Substitute: Mrs. Karen Turner In this lesson you will learn: 1. Shakespeare’s influence on the world. 2. How to talk like Shakespeare.

  2. Why Shakespeare? Did you know that Shakespeare continues to influence literature around the world even today? His work dates back to the late 1500’s and early 1600’s, and yet his writing can be found everywhere! Amazing, isn’t it?

  3. Why Shakespeare? There are about 1700 words or phrases that originate from Shakespeare’s writings that you will find used in the world today! Maybe you have heard them, too, or say them, but didn’t know you were quoting Shakespeare!

  4. Why Shakespeare?Here are some reasons: 1. If you are not familiar with Shakespeare in some way, you are at a disadvantage when you read or study other classical works. Shakespeare is referenced in many other writings!

  5. Why Shakespeare?Here are some reasons: 2. Enjoyment and pleasure can be discovered when you learn how profound Shakespeare’s work was. His writing often expresses emotions that touch the human heart in profound ways that regular English cannot.

  6. Why Shakespeare? Shakespeare continues to influence our world with drama and literature. Shakespeare is, in fact, the most popular dramatist and poet the Western world has ever produced.

  7. Why Shakespeare? If you cannot find words to express how you feel about love or music or growing older, Shakespeare can speak for you. Talk Like Shakespeare NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams

  8. Why Shakespeare? Shakespeare told every kind of story – comedy, tragedy, history, melodrama, adventure, love stories and fairy tales. His stories continue to be enjoyed. They have become immortal. In all the world of storytelling he has become the greatest name.

  9. Why Shakespeare? Compelling Characters: truly great characters – particularly his tragic heroes- Like Romeo and Juliet None compare!

  10. Why Shakespeare? Many of the common expressions now thought to be clichés were Shakespeare's creations. Such as: “if you have ever refused to budge an inch or suffered from green-eyed jealousy,

  11. Why Shakespeare? if you have played fast and loose, if you have been tongue-tied, a tower of strength, hoodwinked or in a pickle, if you have knitted your brows, made a virtue of necessity, insisted on fair play, slept not one wink, …” The list goes on….

  12. Why Shakespeare? These are all examples of how Shakespeare’s words have become a part of our world. Many expressions we use, originated with Shakespeare!

  13. Why Shakespeare? Talk like Shakespeare… It can’t be that hard, right? Let’s try it. You can access this link on Moodle so you can play with it. Talk Like Shakespeare

  14. Romeo & Juliet Contemporary Version Romeo and Juliet Focus of listening: How does this compare with what you have read in this course?

  15. Your Assignment Interpret Shakespeare#1 Interpret Shakespeare #2

  16. I thank thee for participating in this thy lesson. Thou shalt enjoyeth Lesson 29, which exploreth Fairy Tales with Ms. Kidwell.

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