Lesson 3.2: Shakespearean Theater

Characteristics of Shakespearean Theater

William Shakespeare is undoubtably the most famous playwright of all time. But what made his work so famous? Why are his plays still performed today? What would it have been like to attend a Shakespeare play in his time?

1. Open your Renaissance Digital Notebook (that you already have downloaded) in a separate tab and scroll to slide 10.  

HOW TO COMPLETE PAGE 10: Shakespearean Theater

Directions: 

Using the provided reading (also linked in the bottom of the Digital Notebook), add at least 5 facts (bullet points) about Shakespearean theater on the top half of the page. Consider identifying the main idea of each paragraph in order to determine your five facts. 

 

CLICK HERE to open the reading in new tab. 

 

2. Watch the video below to learn about "Types of Shakespeare Plays", which will help you complete the chart on the second half of your Digital Notebook slide 10. Drag and drop each title to the appropriate definition and insert an image below the definition that will help you remember the difference between the three. 

CLICK NEXT to learn more about Shakespeare's Globe Theater.