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William Shakespeare

(1564-1616)

William Shakespeare was one of the greatest and famous writers. He was born in 1564 in Stratford-on-Avon. It was a small English town. His father wanted his son to be an educated person and William was sent to the local grammar school. When the boy studied at school he had no free time. When he had a rest William liked to go to the forest and to the River Avon.

At that time actors and actresses visited Stratford-on-Avon. William liked to watch them. He was fond of their profession and he decided to become an actor.

He went to London. There he became an actor. He began to write plays too. Shakespeare was both an actor and a playwright. In his works Shakespeare described important and dramatic events of life. His plays were staged in many theatres, translated into many languages and they made Shakespeare a very popular man.

The most famous plays of the writer are "Othello", "King Lear", "Hamlet", "Romeo and Juliet".

He produced thirty seven plays. He was connected with the best theatres of England during twenty five years.

William Shakespeare wrote a lot of poetry. His poems have been published in many languages. They are well known among people. We don't know a lot of facts of Shakespeare's life. We can only guess what kind of man he was, that's why there are many legends about his life.

William Shakespeare died in 1616. But his plays are popular now and millions of people admire them.

Reading activities :

· прочтите первый абзац текста и найдите в нем предложение, содержащее основную информацию.

· найдите главные факты текста.

Post – reading activities:

· Answer the questions.

l. Was Shakespeare one of the greatest and famous writers?

2. Where was he born?

3. Where did William study?

4. What did he like to do, when he was a little boy?

5. What was William Shakespeare?

6. What plays by William Shakespeare do you know?

7. Why are his plays known among people?

8. How many plays did he produce?

9. Are there any interesting facts about the poet's life?

10. Have you read anything by William Shakespeare?

· Выразите свое отношение к прочитанному.

Изучающее чтение

Фрагмент урока № 5.

Учебник Кузовлев В.П. «English -6», 6 класс.

Тема: «British Lunch»