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Students will be able to recognize the significance of William Shakespeare as an important historical figure in literature and understand his influence on the English language.

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Introduce students to Shakespeare through a brief discussion about his life and works. Explain why he's a significant figure in literature.

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Biography of William Shakespeare for Kids: Famous Writers for Children - FreeSchool

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How have Shakespeare's works influenced the English language? Facilitate a class discussion based on this question.

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Shakespeare’s Influence on the English Language | Engoo Blog

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He’s not only famous for plays! Shakespeare’s contributions to English also include everyday words and common expressions we still use today.

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Read a simple sonnet by Shakespeare like 'Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?' and discuss its themes and language with the students.

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Have students act out a short scene from a Shakespeare play in groups to understand dialogue and character interaction.

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Engage students in a fun activity where they identify and learn about words or phrases coined by Shakespeare that are still in use today.

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Explore some of the most popular phrases Shakespeare invented as well as some of the most well-known idioms of Shakespeare.

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At the end of the lesson, students will answer a few questions about what they learned, such as naming one play by Shakespeare or a word he coined.

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In small groups, students present what they learned about Shakespeare to the class using a Padlet board.

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Throughout the activities, observe students' participation and understanding of the material.

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Conduct a discussion where students share their thoughts about the lesson, their favorite parts, and any difficulties they encountered.

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Students write a sentence on one takeaway from the lesson about Shakespeare and post it on a shared Padlet board.

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Find examples of Shakespeare's words or phrases in books or online. Record and bring them to the next class.

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Watch a child-friendly short film about Shakespeare's life and note down three interesting facts.