Who Was William Shakespeare?
7th Grade•35 minutes•english pennsylvania
Learning Objective
Information about William Shakespeare
Key Concepts
William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England and baptized on April 26, 1564.
Shakespeare was a member of the acting troupe called Lord Chamberlain's Men, which later became the King's Men.
Some of Shakespeare's most famous plays include Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, and
Practice Questions
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1. In what town was William Shakespeare baptized?
2. What was William Shakespeare's father's occupation?
3. Name one of Shakespeare's plays that was written after the Globe Theatre was built.
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