2. William Shakespeare By: Sabrinna Fabi http://www.kidsencyclopedia.info/files/2010/09/ william-shakespeare.jpg

3. Did you Know Shakespeare wrote one hundred fifty four sonnets by1609? Wrote 37 plays Wrote a variety of plays tragedies, romances, and comedies Poetry was mostly passionate love sonnets http://shakespeare.mit.edu/shake.gif

4. Why is Shakespeare important to society? Recognized as the foremost writer in the English language Language is still studied Characters are still important figures Writing is enjoyed by many different Translated into modern unique ways Gave cultured writing a whole new twist http://spchsenglishexamreview1.wikispaces.com/file/view/23017123.jpg/233797530/2 3017123.jpg

5. Shakespeare’s early life/career Born on April 23, 1564 in Stratford Excellent education Latin grammar Studied literature Early plays were comedies Fused conventional characters with real human lives Fully engaged in his career http://www.examiner.com/images/blog/wys iwyg/image/summer09(3).jpg

6. The death of Shakespeare Died of a fever Died rich and respected by his community Thought to be associated with the finest use of poetic English http://etc.usf.edu/clipart/14200/14278/sha kespeare_14278_lg.gif