Shakespeare's Life
Who did William Shakespeare marry?
He married Anne Hathaway.
What does the word character mean?
A character is a person in a play or story.
What does prompt mean?
Prompt means "in a timely manner"; on time.
Where was Shakespeare born?
Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Who were the groundlings?
The groundlings were the people who stood to watch Shakespeare's plays. They didn't have enough money to pay for seats. If they didn't like the play, they would throw rotten vegetables at the actors.
What do you do if there is a Do Now on the board?
You open your Chromebook, go to your Drive and then your English folder, open your Do Now document and answer it.
When was Shakespeare born?
Shakespeare was born in 1564.
What was the Globe Theater?
The Globe Theater was the theater Shakespeare built and worked in. It was demolished in 1644 but was rebuilt recently in London.
Do you receive points for copying down the Do Now but not answering it?
No, you must answer the Do Now to receive credit for the Do Now.
What was Shakespeare's professions? (Hint: he had two!)
Shakespeare was an actor and a dramatist.
What is a sonnet?
A sonnet is a 14-line poem of iambic pentameter. Shakespeare wrote many of these poems.
What do you do when the bell rings?
You don't have to do anything. The teachers will dismiss you when class ends.
Who were Lord Chamberlain's Men?
Lord Chamberlain's Men was the name of the acting troupe Shakespeare worked in.
What does drama mean when we were are talking about Shakespeare?
Drama means plays.
What are the names (spelling counts!) of the teachers, including your traveler?
The names are Ms. Sanning, Ms. McKinnon, and ....