1. William Shakespeare By Rebecca Young and Christina Mota

2. Shakespeare's life Date of birth  April 23, 1564 Date of death  April 23, 1616 Born in Stratford, Warwickshire Married Anne Hathaway on November 27, 1582 Had 3 children  Susanna, Hamnet, Judith

3. Life continued Attended King Edward IV Grammar School in Stratford- upon-Avon  From age 7 to 14 The school was selective on who could enter and only boys were allowed.

4. What kind of plays he wrote: Histories Comedies Tragedies Romances

5. Why he wrote Desired to please other people Entertainment Poems inspired him Other plays and writers

6. Shakespeare's language Created some of the phrases we use today  "Heart of gold"  "Break the ice"  "Catch a cold"  "Wear one's heart on one's sleeve" Words created  Dislocate  Castigate http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMkuUADWW2A