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Shakespeare’s Childhood

Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s Childhood. By Suzie Kim. William Shakespeare. Birth. Born in April, 1564 in Stratford (exact date of birth unknown) Record exists of Shakespeare’s baptism on April 26 th 1564

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Shakespeare’s Childhood

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  1. Shakespeare Shakespeare’s Childhood By Suzie Kim

  2. William Shakespeare

  3. Birth Born in April, 1564 in Stratford (exact date of birth unknown) Record exists of Shakespeare’s baptism on April 26th 1564 Third child of eight born from John & Mary Shakespeare, first son, and the first to survive past infancy

  4. Family John Shakespeare, Shakespeare’s father, was a glove maker who was also related to wool dealing and money lending Was a prosperous craftsman, businessman, and a leading townsman Mary Arden, Shakespeare’s mother, was a well land owner’s daughter in a branch of an aristocratic family

  5. Education : Petty School Attended a petty junior school, where it was the starting point of education for five year olds Was educated by the help of a “horn book” Richer citizens took progress, to the town’s local grammar school

  6. The Horn Book Horn book is a small wooden board with a handle comprised with the basic text of the alphabet, the Lord’s Prayers, and the Ten Commandments

  7. Education : Grammar School • Attended Stratford’s Grammar School (King’s New School – dedicated by Edward VI) at the age of seven • John Shakespeare ensured that his son would take full advantage of the education available in his home by attending local schools • Curriculum was to teach pupils Latin, both spoken and written • Predicted that Shakespeare’s obvious mastery and love for Latin authors came from the fulfilled education of the grammar school

  8. Grammar School The Courtyard of King Edward VI Grammar School

  9. Bibliography • "Shakespeare Birthplace Trust." Welcome to the Shakespeare Houses Website. 24 Aug. 2008 <http://www.shakespeare.org.uk/content/view/810/620/> • "Mr. William Shakespeare and the Internet." Mr. William Shakespeare and the Internet. 24 Aug. 2008 <http://shakespeare.palomar.edu/> • "Internet Shakespeare Editions." Internet Shakespeare Editions. 24 Aug. 2008 <http://internetshakespeare.uvic.ca/index.html>

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