Hey Kids! (or, My Dearest Students,)
“Tis that time of year again when young students’ fancies lightly turn to thoughts of Shakespeare. (For all you literary enthusiasts out there, that line is an allusion. Can you figure out from where it comes? Here is a clue: the author was also alluded to in The Wednesday Wars.)
For the record, this middle-aged teacher’s fancy also turns to thoughts of Shakespeare at this time of year.
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A few of you may ask, why would our fancies turn to thoughts of Shakespeare at this time of year? LOTS of you already know…
April is Shakespeare’s Birthday Month! The 23rd of April to be somewhat precise (That phrase is an o_ _ _ _ _ _ _. Do you know what literary device I’m referencing? Do you know why it is an o_ _ _ _ _ _ _ ?). And now the obvious question, why is the 23rd of April only somewhat precise?
To refresh our memories, or learn some new information, let’s watch and try the quiz and view this powerpoint about The Bard.
Aside from reading a few plays (abridged) penned by the Bard, we will learn to talk like Shakespeare, play some Shakespearean games, complete some activities and a passport from Shakespeare Week, and of course, celebrate Will’s b-day as they do in his hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon.
Shall we first visit the Birthplace and family homes of the Bard? Of course, we shall!
Other great places to visit include the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington D.C. and the The Globe Theater in London.
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In what way wouldst thou like to celebrate the birthday of the Bard?