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The Life and Legacy of William Shakespeare

Discover the life, accomplishments, and impact of William Shakespeare, a renowned playwright, poet, and actor, who revolutionized English literature and language. Explore his works and the lasting influence he has had on the world.

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The Life and Legacy of William Shakespeare

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  1. William Shakespeare By: Heidi Tejeda & Kimberly Casas Period 4 History Ms.Divincenzo 3/30/16

  2. Write what’s in RED Feel free to shorten any bullet points we have you copy down

  3. William’s Life • Born April 23, 1564 in Stratford-Upon- Avon, England • Died April 23, 1616 • Baptized April 26, 1564 .

  4. Where did Shakespeare Live?

  5. Important Life Details • Married a woman named Anne Hathaway • Had 3 kids • Spent most of his time acting • Went to Stratford Grammar School • Came from a well respected family • People don't really know about his religion

  6. Major Accomplishments • Was part of King’s Men a successful theater company • Known for being a: • Poet • Actor • Writer

  7. Major Accomplishments • Created 38 plays , 154 sonnets, & 5 poems ; all of which became very famous • Ex. Plays: Hamlet, Romeo & Juliet,Macbeth etc... • Ex. Poems: To the Queen, Venus and Adonis • Each one of his plays were combined genres ( which was revolutionary because no one had really done that) and taught life lessons in simple yet profound ways.

  8. Major Accomplishments • Developed the English Language • He devoted his life to understand English Language • Built Globe Theater • Created more than 20,000 new vocab words we use today

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  10. Why was William Important? • William was important because he made plays that people could actually relate to back then. He really captivated human expression. • He was innovative and inspirational • Introduced new ways of writing and speaking (made new words)

  11. Why is William Important Today • GREATEST playwright,poet, and actor in the English Language • Without his English literature= we wouldn’t be the same today • People honor his work as a great leader because he introduced many people his ideas which made them inspired

  12. Quiz What was William known for?

  13. Quiz Answer • Known for him being an actor, poet, and a writer,

  14. Conclusion William Shakespeare was one of the best playwrights and dramatists of all time.He developed the english language, creating a new way of writing and speaking and made some of the greatest plays of all time. His achievements greatly influenced others and changed history.

  15. Bibliography • "The Life of William Shakespeare (1564–1616)." The Life of William Shakespeare (1564–1616). Endowment for the Arts, n.d. Web. 29 Mar. 2016.http://www.shakespeareinamericancommunities.org/education/life-william-shakespeare • "Shakespeare's Plays,listed Alphabetically." Alphabetical List of Shakespeare's Plays :|: Open Source Shakespeare . George Mason University, 2003-2016. Web. 29 Mar. 2016.http://www.opensourceshakespeare.org/views/plays/plays_alpha.php • Jaimeson, Lee. "How the Renaissance Affected Shakespeare." About.com Education. About Education, 1 Feb. 2015. Web. 31 Mar. 2016.http://shakespeare.about.com/od/historicalcontext/a/Renaissance.htm • Mabillard, Amanda. Shakespeare's Influence on Other Writers. Shakespeare Online. 20 Oct. 2013. < http://www.shakespeare-online.com/biography/shakespearewriter.html >. • "Shakespeare's Impact: Lasting Forever." Shakespeare's Impact: Lasting Forever. Teen Ink, n.d. Web. 29 Mar. 2016. <http://www.teenink.com/nonfiction/heroes/article/464400/Shakespeares-Impact-Lasting-Forever/>. • Tumiel, Cindy. "Why Do We Still Care About Shakespeare?" Why Do We Still Care About Shakespeare? The UTSA College of Liberal and Fine Arts, n.d. Web. 31 Mar. 2016. <https://www.utsa.edu/ovations/vol8/story/shakespeare.html>. • Spatola, Jamie. "10 Ways Shakespeare Changed Everything." Mental Floss. Mental Floss, n.d. Web. 29 Mar. 2016. <http://mentalfloss.com/article/29400/10-ways-shakespeare-changed-everything>. • Anderson, Hephzibah Anderson. "How Shakespeare Influences the Way We Speak Now." BBC. N.p., 21 Oct. 2014. Web. 29 Mar. 2016. <http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20140527-say-what-shakespeares-words>.

  16. Bibliography • "William Shakespeare." Bio.com. A&E Networks Television, n.d. Web. 31 Mar. 2016. <http://www.biography.com/people/william-shakespeare-9480323>. • "Shakespeare's Life." Folger Shakespeare Library. Creative Commons, n.d. Web. 29 Mar. 2016. <http://www.folger.edu/shakespeares-life>. • Jenson, Ashlee. The Importance of ShakespeareShakespeare Online. 20 Aug. 2003. (29 Mar ) < http://www.shakespeare-online.com/essays/importance.html >. • "How Did William Shakespeare Affect the Renaissance? | The Classroom | Synonym." How Did William Shakespeare Affect the Renaissance? | The Classroom | Synonym. Synonym.com, 2001-2016. Web. 31 Mar. 2016. <http://classroom.synonym.com/did-william-shakespeare-affect-renaissance-23715.html>. • "The Elizabethan Age." Shakespeare in American Communities. National Endowment For the Arts, n.d. Web. 29 Mar. 2016. <http://www.shakespeareinamericancommunities.org/education/elizabethan-age>. • "William Shakespeare's Contribution to the Renaissance." William Shakespeare. Weebly, n.d. Web. 29 Mar. 2016. <http://williamshakespeare16.weebly.com/william-shakespeares-contribution-to-the-renaissance.html>. • "Accomplishments." Life of William Shakespeare. Weebly, n.d. Web. 29 Mar. 2016. <http://lifeofwilliamshakespeare.weebly.com/accomplishments.html>.

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