1. A Shakespearean Webquest By Jodi Whitney Fall 2007

2. Introduction As we start our William Shakespeare unit, it is important to know some background knowledge on him, the time period in which he wrote, and the famous Globe Theatre.

3. Task You have just been transported back in time to Elizabethan England. You have just been transported back in time to Elizabethan England. You need to find out everything you can in your short time you are there, and present to the class on your findings. You need to find out everything you can in your short time you are there, and present to the class on your findings. Keep a journal with your findings Keep a journal with your findings Make sure you have a visual representation of your trip. Make sure you have a visual representation of your trip. Try to grab a souvenir for the class! Try to grab a souvenir for the class!

4. Process You need to explain what life was like during that time period. Make sure you include the following: style of dress, what type of foods did they eat, the type of government at the time, hobbies that people had at the time, and two other aspects of culture of your choice. You need to explain what life was like during that time period. Make sure you include the following: style of dress, what type of foods did they eat, the type of government at the time, hobbies that people had at the time, and two other aspects of culture of your choice. You need to find William Shakespeare and get his biographical information. Include the following: the town where he was born, date of birth, parents’ names, what kind of writing is he known for, does he have a spouse or children, date of his death, and any other interesting facts about his life. You need to find William Shakespeare and get his biographical information. Include the following: the town where he was born, date of birth, parents’ names, what kind of writing is he known for, does he have a spouse or children, date of his death, and any other interesting facts about his life.

5. Process continued Gather information on the famous Globe Theatre. You should answer the following questions: Why was/is it famous? Why is it called the Globe Theatre? Is it the original Theatre? Who could act there? Gather information on the famous Globe Theatre. You should answer the following questions: Why was/is it famous? Why is it called the Globe Theatre? Is it the original Theatre? Who could act there? You need to keep a journal of your trip. All the information should be answered in there. Each section will be a different section of the journal. For example, when answering questions about the time period, it should be in the Elizabethan section of your journal. You need to keep a journal of your trip. All the information should be answered in there. Each section will be a different section of the journal. For example, when answering questions about the time period, it should be in the Elizabethan section of your journal.

6. Process continued You will need to prepare an engaging 5-10 minute presentation to tell the class what you found out on your trip. You will need to prepare an engaging 5-10 minute presentation to tell the class what you found out on your trip. You will need a visual representation for this presentation. You will need a visual representation for this presentation. For extra credit create a souvenir from you trip. This will not count as your visual representation. For extra credit create a souvenir from you trip. This will not count as your visual representation.

7. Resourses http://elizabethan.org/ http://elizabethan.org/ http://elizabethan.org/ http://www.shakespeare-literature.com/ http://www.shakespeare-literature.com/ http://www.shakespeare-literature.com/ http://people.brandeis.edu/~teuber/shake spearebio.html http://people.brandeis.edu/~teuber/shake spearebio.html http://people.brandeis.edu/~teuber/shake spearebio.html http://people.brandeis.edu/~teuber/shake spearebio.html http://absoluteshakespeare.com/trivia/bio graphy/shakespeare_biography.htm http://absoluteshakespeare.com/trivia/bio graphy/shakespeare_biography.htm http://absoluteshakespeare.com/trivia/bio graphy/shakespeare_biography.htm http://absoluteshakespeare.com/trivia/bio graphy/shakespeare_biography.htm http://www.bardweb.net/globe.html http://www.bardweb.net/globe.html http://www.bardweb.net/globe.html http://absoluteshakespeare.com/trivia/glo be/globe.html http://absoluteshakespeare.com/trivia/glo be/globe.html http://absoluteshakespeare.com/trivia/glo be/globe.html http://absoluteshakespeare.com/trivia/glo be/globe.html

8. Evaluation Is your journal complete and accurate?= 50 pts Is your journal complete and accurate?= 50 pts Is your presentation 5-10 minutes long and engaging?= 25 pts Is your presentation 5-10 minutes long and engaging?= 25 pts Do you have a visual representation that is accurate for this project?=25 pts Do you have a visual representation that is accurate for this project?=25 pts Extra credit souvenir from your trip= 10 pts. Extra credit souvenir from your trip= 10 pts.

9. Conclusion Now that we all have some background knowledge of Shakespeare and his time period, it will be a little bit easier to read his written works. Please continue to seek information on the famous wordsmith, and enjoy the reading!