Why Shakespeare are so famous?

Shakespeare's life When was he born? Find a photo of him
He was born in 25 of April in 1564
Where was he born? Include a map with the place
He was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in England
What was his family?
His father was a merchant and gloves

Who was his wife? Include her photo
Anne Hathaway
Did he have children?
Yes, he got three children

How old was he when he died?
When he 52 years old he died.

Shakespeare's time


Who was the Queen and King during Shakespeare's life? Include photos
The Queen was Elizabeth I and the King was Eduardo VI of England

What country was a great rival of England during this time?
Spain

What happened with the Spanish Armada?
The Spanish Aramada was the Spanish fleet that sailed aganist England.

Why was the Elisabethan era described as golden?
Because UK during her's reign had a huge cultural splendor


Shakespeare's career

How many plays did he write?
He make 36 plays: de 36: 11 drammas, 15 comedies and 10 histories. N

How many poems did he write?
He wrote 144 poems

Find the title in English and Catalan/Spanish of one comedy, one tragedy and one poem.
Comedy: A Midsummer Night's Dream (El somni d'una nit d'estiu)
Tragedy: Romeo and Juliet (Romeu i Julieta)
Poem: Carpe Diem


What is the Globe? Find a picture
Was a thetre in London.

Where is the Globe? Find and copy a map of this location
In London. What plays are performed in the Globe this month?
This month are performed 36 plays in the Globe

When was the Globe first built?
The Glove was bulit in 1599

How long did Shakespeare work there in the Globe?
For 14 years.

What was the name of his theatre company?
Shakespeare Golve's Theatre

What happened to the Globe in 1644?
It was pulled down.

Who built the Globe again and when?
In 1997 was bulit again for Peter Street

Shakespeare's fame His words are used today around the world. How many words did he supposedly invent in the English language?
Sheakespeare invent 420 words

In which play did he say "To be or not to be. That is the question"?
In Hamlet.

Look for another famous word/quotation invented by Shakespeare and translate it into Catalan/Spanish
Bedroom (Habitació), Lonely (solitari) and advertising (advertiment)

Curiosities
Who died on the same day as Shakespeare?
Miguel de Cervantes, spanish poet

What was Shakespeare's nick?
Bard of avon

How many films have been adapted from his work?
More than 450