The Shakespeare Expert 

Brutus:
There is a tide in the affairs of men.
Which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune;
Omitted, all the voyage of their life
Is bound in shallows and in miseries.
On such a full sea are we now afloat,
And we must take the current when it serves,
Or lose our ventures.

As the Shakespeare Expert, your job is to research William Shakespeare, the writing of Julius Caesar, and the performance of Shakespearean plays. You will then create several PowerPoint slides that present the information in an understandable and creative way. 


 

William Shakespeare

First, research William Shakespeare and his life. 

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The Literature Network

Absolute Shakespeare

BardNet

 

 

THE GLOBE

Next, research the Globe theater.
When was it built?
What happened to it?
When was it rebuilt?
What does it look like?
How were the performances staged?
Provide as many details as you can.

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Absolute Shakespeare

Current Globe Website

Shakespeare Resource Center

Virtual Globe

Shakespeare's Audience

 

THE TRAGEDY of JULIUS CAESAR

Finally, research the play The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.

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  • Where did Shakespeare get his idea?
  • When was it first performed?
  • How is usually staged?
  • Who are the characters and what are the settings?
  • Who are some of the famous actors who have played in this play?

History to Stage

eNotes 

Shakespeare Info

about.com

 


Evaluation for Expert's Article

 

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Proficient 3

Distinguished 4

Shakespeare's Life

 

Presentation only contains basic Information

Presentation contains minimal information about Shakespeare and his life. 

Presentation contains an acceptable amount of information about Shakespeare's birth, life, and career.

Presentation contains an extra amount of information about Shakespeare's birth, life, career, writings, and death.

Globe Theater

Presentation only contains basic Information

Presentation contains minimal information about the theater. 

Presentation contains an acceptable amount of information about the theater, the audience, and the staging.

Presentation contains an extra amount of information about the theater, the audience, the staging, the appearance, and the history.

 The Play

Presentation only contains basic Information

Presentation contains minimal information about the play.

Presentation contains an acceptable amount of information about the play, its history, and the characters

Presentation contains an extra amount of information about the play, its history, the characters, the settings, and actors who have played the leads.

Appearance

 

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Presentation incorporates many pictures

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