Shakespeare society

1. Shakespeare society An example of what students should create

2. Life • Half of children born never aged past fifteen • Adult lifespan was thirty • Many died of bubonic plague • Most people had deficient diets Flores, S. (1997). Shakespeare’s world/stage. Retrieved from http://www.webpages.uidaho.edu/~sflores/345world.html

3. wealth • In London, wages were 50% higher than other parts of England • London playhouses saw 50 million visitors • Main export was wool • Sheep were a commodity Flores, S. (1997). Shakespeare’s world/stage. Retrieved from http://www.webpages.uidaho.edu/~sflores/345world.html

4. Disorder • Rioters were not taken seriously • Riots occurred against landowners • Riots included drinking and song • Many rioters (depending on circumstance), were tortured and executed Flores, S. (1997). Shakespeare’s world/stage. Retrieved from http://www.webpages.uidaho.edu/~sflores/345world.html

5. Women’s rights • Had little power of direction of their lives • Patriarchal society (Men at the top, women at the bottom) • Denied education, denied a career and denied freedom of speech • Women were able to gain some rights, as long as they had no male influence (husband, brother, father etc.) Flores, S. (1997). Shakespeare’s world/stage. Retrieved from http://www.webpages.uidaho.edu/~sflores/345world.html

6. Example This PowerPoint presentation was created as an example to demonstrate what students can include in their document. PowerPoint is a great ICT for an interesting platform of displaying information and also allowing the students to use creative thinking when it comes to editing. As students feel more comfortable using technology in their studies, it will help to ensure that students remain engaged in their required task and are able to show information that answers all required questions.