William Shakespeare

Where was William Shakespeare born?

• Birmingham

• London

• Stratford-upon-Avon

• Manchester

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What is William Shakespeare widely considered to be?

• The greatest musician

• The greatest painter

• The greatest writer in the English language

• The greatest scientist

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How many plays did William Shakespeare write?

• 20 plays

• 39 plays

• 50 plays

• 30 plays

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is the meaning of the word 'pre-eminent'?

• Mediocre

• Surpassing all others

• Average

• Below average

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the theme that resonates across cultures and time periods in Shakespeare's plays?

• War

• Love

• Comedy

• Adventure

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does studying Shakespeare's characters help students develop?

• Empathy

• Math skills

• Cooking skills

• Driving skills

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Shakespeare's works offer a window into?

• The future

• The past

• The ocean

• Outer space

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does deciphering Shakespeare's language strengthen in students?

• Memory

• Dancing skills

• Critical thinking

• Singing skills

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the cultural influence of Shakespeare's works?

• None

• On literature, theater, and everyday phrases

• Only on literature

• Only on theater

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does studying Shakespeare equip ELA students with?

• Valuable tools for navigating the ocean

• Valuable tools for navigating the sky

• Valuable tools for navigating language

• Valuable tools for navigating the desert

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3