Shakespeare Course

Friday, July 01, 2005

Module 1- Part 4: Check Your Knowledge
Take the quiz. Clicking on the link below will take you directly to the quiz.

http://www.unitedstreaming.com/takeaquiz/index.cfm?passcodeQuiz=D446-4BC2

If the link does not work, go to:

http://www.unitedstreaming.com/takeaquiz/

and enter Quiz Code: D446-4BC2

Module 1-Part 3: Worksheet Activity


Download and print out the "Module 1 Worksheet" (check your email)

1. Identify the following parts of the Globe Theatre.

A.________________
B. ________________
C. ________________
D. ________________
E. ________________

2. How do you think Shakespeare viewed human nature?

3. Do you think he was pessimistic, optimistic, or something else entirely?

Module 1-Part 2: Video "Introduction to Shakespeare"

Download or stream the video found at: http://unitedstreaming.com Log on with the username holman472 and the password: steps

Once at the website, to locate the video easily, click on the playlist titled: "Shakespeare Online Course"

Watch the video (approx. 24 minutes long)
Refer to the "Viewing Guide" as you watch the video.

Answer the following questions:

1. Where did Shakespeare grow up?

2. Why were plays performed during the day?

3. Where were many of Shakespeare's plays first performed?

Module 1-Part 1: Introduction to Shakespeare

Respond to the following questions:

1. What experience have you had with Shakespeare's plays?

2. Do you find it hard to understand his plays? Explain your answer.

3. List some examples of Shakespeare plays that you have seen.

Download and print the "Viewing Guide". (check your email)

Prepare for the video by reading the "Viewing Questions" (bottom right-hand corner of "Viewing Guide")