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Shakespeare Facts Worksheet

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🎭 WALT: We Are Learning To identify key facts about William Shakespeare

Success Criteria:

✓ I can recognise basic facts about Shakespeare
✓ I can identify when and where he lived
✓ I can name some of his famous plays

📚 Shakespeare Facts - Choose Your Level

Level 1 (Foundation): Fill in the missing words using the word bank below:

Word Bank: England • plays • writer • Globe

1. William Shakespeare was a famous __________ from __________.

2. He wrote many __________ that are still performed today.

3. His theatre was called the __________ Theatre.

Level 2 (Developing): Circle the correct answer:
4. When was Shakespeare born?

1464

1564

1664

5. Which of these is NOT a Shakespeare play?

Romeo and Juliet

Hamlet

Harry Potter

⭐ Extension Activity (Higher Ability)

Level 3 (Secure): Write a short paragraph explaining why Shakespeare is still famous today. Use at least 3 facts you have learnt.

🎯 Challenge: Can you name 3 different types of plays Shakespeare wrote? (Hint: tragedy, comedy, history)

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