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Elizabethan Research -- 1 Let s do some research about Shakespeare and his time. The Elizabethan era was a time of great intellectual and commercial growth.

1 Elizabethan Research -- 1 Let s do some research about Shakespeare and his time. The Elizabethan era was a time of great intellectual and commercial growth. Exciting things were happening in exploration, science, and the arts. As you check out the different web sites listed below, and on my website, answer the questions on the following pages. Mrs. Gugerty s Website: mrsgugerty.weebly.com Links to follow to complete the Internet Shakespeare/Elizabethan Research Packet: -- Stratford-Upon-Avon, Shakespeare's birthplace -- a bit about Shakespeare's early schooling -- more about Shakespeare's birth home and early childhood home -- a brief Shakespeare biography -- all things Elizabethan; like an abbreviated encyclopedia -- How much is my money worth? -- Getting ready for a night out; make-up and costuming -- VERY COOL interactive map of Shakespeare's London -- Elizabethan crime & punishment -- some basic, vetted Shakespeare sites -- A basic, good Shakespeare site

2 Elizabethan Research -- 2 Shakespeare *Find a picture of Shakespeare s birthplace. What is the architectural term for the kind of structure it is? Describe in words, or draw the outside. *When do we think Shakespeare was born? *When did Shakespeare die? *Whom did he marry? *Name their children *How did Shakespeare make his living? Everyday Life *If you went to public school, what languages would you learn? *How were the lives of boys different from the lives of girls? *What was the average life expectancy in Elizabethan times? *Research an Elizabethan daily chore. How was it completed during Elizabethan times?

3 Elizabethan Research -- 3 I researched. They completed this chore by *If I fall sick from some unknown disease, what is a typical course of treatment? *Were doctors well-respected in Elizabethan times? YES NO Food *Why did some medical texts advise against eating raw vegetables? *What common root vegetable is not yet widely known? What takes its place? *I LOVE chocolate. Can I buy some in an Elizabethan marketplace? *What might have been a typical meal in Elizabethan times? Be sure to note which class would eat the way you have researched! Society & Classes *If Robbie Meucci is a knight, in what two ways may I address him? *Imagine you are the wife of a Lord, what would your title be? *You are passionately in love. May you legally marry at your current age?

4 Elizabethan Research -- 4 *T / F It is considered wise to marry for love. London *Describe in a few sentences the physical conditions of the city of London. *If you lived during the time of Shakespeare, what are some of the famous buildings you might have seen while walking through London? *London is the capitol of. Language *If you re in agreement with someone, how might you respond? *What is a word or phrase you can use when you are astonished? *When making a polite request, you should include the word(s)... *What is one way to greet people? *You may not call your mother Mom or your father Dad. How would you address them?

5 Elizabethan Research -- 5 Mom -- Dad -- Entertainment & Pastimes *What is one sport currently played at MCHS that was also played at this time? *I love to play dice. Can I play in Elizabethan England? *What are some of the reasons used against showing plays? *Who is allowed to act on the stage? *What is the title of the man who controls whether or not a play or theatre can be opened? *What was the name of the theatre Shakespeare co-owned? *How does the Elizabethan theatre structure compare and contrast with the theatre structure the Greeks were used to? *In what section of London were the theatres in Shakespeare s day? What other building from what well-known piece of literature was in that same section? *Name another popular theatre from Shakespeare s time:

6 Elizabethan Research -- 6 Dress & Fashion *What is a bum roll and how was it applied in Elizabethan England? *Describe how fashionable women applied their make-up. What were some of the ingredients? *What were the two big make-up colors of the day? 1 2 *Only men would be allowed to wear pants. Describe how they are made in Elizabethan times. *Research a piece of clothing we no longer wear. What is it called? Why do they wear it? Is it worn more by men than women? How is it made? Money Talks! *How much was a pound worth? *A farthing is of a penny and worth about. *What was the cost of a bottle of French wine in Elizabethan times? *About how much of a worker s weekly wage would it take to buy a bottle of wine? *If you were a laundress for a nobleman, about how much would you earn a year in dollars? (You have to do some math here!)

7 Elizabethan Research -- 7 * Perhaps you d like to know more about crime and punishment, or how much your carpenter father would make a year. Maybe you love clothes and fashion and would like to know more about the elaborate gowns the noblewomen wore. Take a few minutes and research an area that seems interesting to you. Write a short paragraph (5-7 sentences) about your findings below. Extra Credit: Where is Shakespeare buried and what is written on his tombstone?

Background Notes. William Shakespeare and Romeo and Juliet

Background Notes. William Shakespeare and Romeo and Juliet Background Notes William Shakespeare and Romeo and Juliet Shakespeare: A brief biography Shakespeare was born on April 23, 1564 in Stratford-on-Avon, England to an upper/ middle class family. Shakespeare: