Introduction
In this lesson, learners are introduced to Shakespeare as the topic for the lesson and pool the knowledge that they already have about him with a mind map. They then practise question formation and speaking with an information-gap reading activity about Shakespeare's life and work. Finally, they try to complete some famous Shakespeare quotes and consider what they might mean.
You and your learners can find out more about Shakespeare with these links:
https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/
https://www.britannica.com/biography/William-Shakespeare
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/explore-english-shakespeare
Learning outcomes:
- Give some information about Shakespeare's life and work
- Ask and answer questions using passive and active voice
- Explain the meaning of some quotes from Shakespeare
- Express agreement and disagreement
Age and level:
13-17, Adults (B1)
Time:
45-55 minutes
Materials:
The materials can be downloaded below.
- Lesson plan
- Presentation (optional)
- Student worksheet (optional)
- Information exchange activity