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William Shakespeare
Widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language, Shakespeare was a famous poet, playwright, and actor. We will study what is known about his life and then analyze a few sonnets along with
Macbeth
.
Sonnets
Shakespeare's Sonnets
Why Shakespeare Loved Iambic Pentameter
"Pop Sonnets"
One Direction - What Makes You Beautiful"
Taylor Swift - "Shake it Off"
Miley Cyrus - "Party in the USA"
Jimmy Eat World - "The Middle"
Justin Bieber - "Baby"
Crash Course Literature: Shakespearean Sonnets
Sonnets
and
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TED-ED "Hip-Hop and Shakespeare"
Macbeth
Macbeth
Chalk Talk
"To The Memory of My Beloved Master"
Introduction to
Macbeth
Key Quotations in
Macbeth
and
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Polanski's Opening Scene
Discussion Guides:
Reading Guide
and
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Discussion Guide
Final Discussion Topics
and
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Activities and Assignments:
Lady Macbeth Meme
Acts I-II Kahoot
Characterization in
Macbeth
Activity
Act IV TED-ED Activity
Women in
Macbeth
Humble Leadership Reading and Response
From "Lady Macbeth and the Doctor" by Paul Kocher
Video Project
and
Rubric
Historical Macbeth
Macbeth Review
and
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Analyzing Macbeth Goformative
Macbeth Review Game
Shakespeare Is Everywhere TED Talk
Primary Source Essay Topics
Writing Tips and Reminders
MLA 8
Peer Review Guide
Sample Essay
Sample Essay Screencast
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