Year 7 · English · Introduction to Shakespeare · Lesson 1
Shakespeare and his theatre
Shakespeare's life (1564-1616), the Globe Theatre (1599), groundlings and boy actors, and the three types of play: comedies, tragedies and histories.
17-minute video lesson
Teaching, worked examples and 20 practice questions solved step by step.
Watch free for a monthWhat your child will learn
- Describe key facts about Shakespeare's life
- Describe the Globe Theatre and its audiences
- Name the three types of Shakespeare play
- Explain why his language is so descriptive
The method
- Type of play.
- Original audience.
- Words = setting.
- Timeless themes.
Key words: Shakespeare, Globe Theatre, groundlings, comedy, tragedy, history, playwright.
Worked examples
The first three practice questions from the lesson, with every step.
Question 1
When was Shakespeare born?
- Step 1: 1500s
Answer: 1564
Question 2
Where was Shakespeare born?
- Step 1: Stratford
Answer: Stratford-upon-Avon
Question 3
When did Shakespeare die?
- Step 1: 1600s
Answer: 1616