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Class Objectives Create background knowledge of the author Students will be able to … Create background knowledge of the author Discuss aspects of Shakespeare’s life Create connections from his life to his work

Language Objectives Discuss Shakespeare’s Background Students will be able to … Discuss Shakespeare’s Background Create accurate notes using Ms. Park’s guided notes template

Agenda Take out your sticky notes and return your TKM books TKM Movie! Reflect on what know, want to know and have learned about Shakespeare. Take accurate notes on Shakespeare’s life

Title page 110: Shakespeare KWL Split this page into three sections

Everything I KNOW about Shakespeare Write down everything you know about Shakespeare.

Three things I WANT TO KNOW about Shakespeare Write down three things you want to know about Shakespeare. Try to be as inquisitive as possible!

Turn to page 111 Title this page: Shakespeare Notes

Elizabethan Era Associated with Queen Elizabeth’s reign: 1550s through 1600s The renaissance of England: a burgeoning of poetry and literature An age of expansion and exploration The poverty stricken rural areas were of great contrast to the wealth of royalty. 90% of the country was poor while the other 10% were very wealthy.

Historically a market place town Stratford-Upon-Avon Historically a market place town Made up of merchants and their families during the Elizabethan era Middle class

Grew up in a middle class household Shakespeare Thought to be born on April 23, 1564 Grew up in a middle class household Went to grammar school, though it is not known for how long

Had a daughter in 1583 and twins in 1585 Marriage William married Ann Hathaway on November 28, 1582 She was 26 and he was 18 Had a daughter in 1583 and twins in 1585

After 1585, there is little to no record of Shakespeare The Lost Years After 1585, there is little to no record of Shakespeare People think that he most likely became the headmaster of a small school in the country He likely had contact with traveling theater groups through teaching This may have been how he became known in the literary world

Shakespeare emerges on the literary scene in 1592 1592: I’m Baaaack! Shakespeare emerges on the literary scene in 1592 He becomes famous for his sonnets, comedies, and tragedies The first printed words about the mysterious Shakespeare were written by Robert Greene, a university educated poet and playwright …

Salted. Robert Greene was a fellow poet who was critical of the new Elizabethan poet. He called Shakespeare a pompous faker.

Salted. “There is an upstart Crow, beautified with our feathers, that with his Tiger's heart wrapped in a Player's hide, supposes he is as well able to bombast out a blank verse as the best of you, and being an absolute Johannes factotum, is in his own conceit the only Shake-scene in a country” - Robert Greene

What does Greene’s comment say about how other writers feel about Shakespeare? JEALOUSY! ENVY! DENIAL!

Shakespeare KWL

SEVEN things I’ve learned about Shakespeare Write down SEVEN things you have learned today about Shakespeare. Don’t look at your notes!!

Title page 112: Macbeth Notes

Macbeth Setting: Medieval Scotland Plot: The plot is heavily influenced by the supernatural Supernatural: Of or relating to an order of existence beyond the visible universe, especially relating to spirits, ghosts, or fortune telling, etc.

*Thane: a man who is the chief of a clan and a hereditary nobleman. Macbeth About: Macbeth is a story about a man who is blinded by ambition. Ambition: An eager, strong desire to achieve something Who is Macbeth? Macbeth is a Scottish General and the Thane of Glamis. *Thane: a man who is the chief of a clan and a hereditary nobleman.

Macbeth Power: Macbeth is told he will be king by three witches. Blind Ambition: Macbeth is determined to make this true Who is Lady Macbeth? She is Macbeth’s wife: determined, power hungry, and she eventually becomes the victim of madness

Macbeth Main Characters Please update your table of contents And title page 113: Macbeth Main Characters

Three Witches The Witches: Open the play. Foresee that Macbeth will become king of Scotland ‘Weird’ comes from the old English term ‘wyrd’ meaning ‘fate’ The Weird Sisters (Witches) are closely tied to Fate in action as well as etymology

Macbeth About: Macbeth is a beloved Scottish general who bravely defends his king and country in battle. After hearing the three weird sisters' prophesy that he will one day rule Scotland, Macbeth commits murder and other tyrannous acts to secure his position as king.

Lady Macbeth About: Macbeth’s wife. She is worried that her husband isn’t man enough to take the throne and become king She takes matters ‘into her own hands’ Lady Macbeth pays dearly for her unabashed desire

Banquo Also a General in the Scottish Army. Banquo is very close to Macbeth and they are often compared to each other The Three Weird Sisters prophesize that his sons will be kings, but he will not be Shakespeare purposely juxtaposes Macbeth’s ruthless desire to Banquo’s curious interest

King Duncan The man who is currently king when we begin reading the play Duncan is a kindly old man who is generous with compassionate words and titles for the men who help him protect his land The audience is supposed to love Duncan

Malcolm Fleance Macduff King Duncan’s son and next in line for the throne Fleance Banquo’s son (said by the witches to be a king one day) Macduff Thane of Fife and resolves to murder Macbeth to avenge the deaths of his family and village