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rebecca carr
Before we read the play Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare, you will need to gain some understanding of time, major concepts of the play, and a general understanding of the playwright before we tackle how to read the complicated language of Shakespeare, This WebQuest will assist you in reaching this goal and assist you in the post reading project and essay assignments. As you listen, view, and read about Shakespeare, The Globe Theater, and actors' views of what the play Much Ado About Nothing is really about, use the WebQuest handout to guide you through the tasks.
Each member of the group needs to complete 6 slides for his or her portion. Once all slides are completed, the group should integrate all slides into one show.
Presentations will be Friday, May 2.
Make certain that your group has worked through all three (3) tasks answering the questions, quick writes and reflections on the WebQuest Handout.
Each of you will turn all that you have learned into at least six (6) slides containing images and your information.
Combine your slides into one cohesive presentation of about twenty (20) slides, six from each person, a title slide and a credits slide where your group members are recognized for their contributions.
Come to class on Friday prepared to present your findings to the group.
Take a breath knowing that you are prepared to conquer the Much Ado About Nothing Unit.
Congratulations !
Let's start your quest! First decide which person in your group will tackle each task. You will be graded on both how well you fulfill the requirements for your task and how well you work together as a group. Refer the WebQuest Handout in order to answer the questions, reflect on, or comment on the interpretation of Much Ado About Nothing which will be needed for submission at the end of the quest.
What better place to begin than to get a better understanding of the man behind the creation of Much Ado About Nothing: William Shakespeare?
Task #1: For this task click here to view the research guide. You will need to follow the links below to complete your research.
Shakespeare the Actor and Playwright
William Shakespeare - Brief and Naughty!
Biography of Shakespeare
Task #2: For this task click here ​to view the research guide. You will take an interactive tour of The Globe Theater during Shakespeare's time (Make sure to click on the forward arrows that appear on the slides for additional information needed to answer questions, then click the house icon to return to the tour) and during current time as you answer the questions and reflection on the handout.
Virtual tour of The Globe in Shakespeare's time
Background of The Globe and current view
Current view of the Globe
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
Task #3: For this task, click here for your research guide. You will look at the reasons for the play’s longevity and popularity for modern audience. Answer the questions and quick write that follow.
Flocabulary
Context of the play
Much Ado About Perceptions
Is Shakespeare still Relevant?
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