Shakespeare:  Why do we have to read this?

Influence Links Teacher Page Task Index Videos

1.  Follow the link and complete the Shakespeare Scavenger Hunt.

2.  Follow the link and complete the Shakespearean Foodfest.

3.   Watch at least 2 Shakespeare videos.  Some are weird.

4. Use Microsoft Excel and the link to Shakespeare's Influence to create a list of at least 20 artists, songs, movies, and TV shows that have been influenced by Shakespeare.  Include at least 5 of each.  Include your source for each entry.

5.  Although we have not yet begun reading any of Shakespeare's works, it should be becoming clear that there is a reason why people of all ages, all over the world, continue to read them.  Students always ask "why do we have to read this?"  Answer the question yourself in a persuasive letter telling me why we should read Shakespeare.

Rubrics for each Task

Scavenger Hunt - 2pts each = 20pts

Foodfest - 1pt each = 20 pts

Excel Sheet - Rubric - 100 pts

50 40 30 20
Correct Layout and Labeling of chart Chart includes columns for artists, songs, movies, TV shows and labels.  Includes separate rows and labels for each example.  Chart is missing at 1-2 columns, rows, or labels Chart is missing 3-4 columns, rows, or labels Chart is missing 5 or more columns, rows, or labels  
Correct number of entries 20 entries Missing 1-2 entries Missing 3-4 entries Missing 5 or more entries  
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