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Lesson 1 Introduction To Shakespeare

The document provides feedback on an assessment titled 'Comparing Ballads' and includes sections for self-reflection on knowledge about Shakespeare, his works, and societal context during his time. It poses questions for discussion regarding personal values and relationships, as well as prompts for analyzing the themes of Shakespeare's plays, particularly 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream.' Additionally, it encourages students to engage with character analysis and formulate questions for further clarification.

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Lesson 1 Introduction To Shakespeare

The document provides feedback on an assessment titled 'Comparing Ballads' and includes sections for self-reflection on knowledge about Shakespeare, his works, and societal context during his time. It poses questions for discussion regarding personal values and relationships, as well as prompts for analyzing the themes of Shakespeare's plays, particularly 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream.' Additionally, it encourages students to engage with character analysis and formulate questions for further clarification.

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ASSESSMENT FEEDBACK

ASSESSMENT TITLE: COMPARING BALLADS

WHAT I DID WELL:

TARGET TO IMPROVE:
What do you already know about Shakespeare?

When did
he live?
Was he famous
for anything
else?

What plays
did he
write?
SHAKESPEARE OR NO SHAKESPEARE?

Did Shakespeare come up with the following words /


phrases or not?

Knock-knock! Who’s there?

Bling Trendy
All of a sudden
Swagger
Puking
Oh my god
CONTEXT
What does this mean?
True of False?
Men and women were considered equal in Shakespeare’s time.

People accepted people of all races, religions and nationalities in Shakespeare’s


time.

People believed in magic, witches and spells in Shakespeare’s time.

The first public theatre was built in Shakespeare’s time.

England was at war during Shakespeare’s time.

People were very sensitive during Shakespeare’s time and disliked violence,
especially in public.
Consider the following questions and discuss with
your partner:

1. Would you let your parents choose your friends?


2. Would you marry someone to make your parents
happy?
3. Should you marry for love or money?
4. If your friend told you in confidence that they were
planning to run away would you tell or keep it a
secret?
5. Should girls be able to ask boys out?
On your tables, discuss what is the most
unrealistic dream you’ve ever had

4
MINUTES
“The course of true love
never did run smooth”
What could the play be about?

Think about the images you have


just seen and the questions we
discussed.

Talk to the person next to you, then


write down what you think the play
could be about.
SYNOPSIS
What does the word ‘synopsis’ mean?

As we go through the synopsis highlight the


character’s names
Fill in the ‘who is who’ sheet

You can use the synopsis sheet to help you.

Then, we will go through the answers together.


Write down 1 question that you
want to find out / clarify about A
Midsummer Night’s Dream.

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