Thee, thy, thou ... who? Learn about Shakespearean pronouns with us today!
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There is a long and rich tradition linking poetry to the marriage ceremony, beginning with the Greeks, who invented a form known as the epithalamium. Whether you’re looking for a poem to read for your significant other or to toast the newly married couple, browse this selection of popular wedding poems to share for any type of couple or ceremony. Popular Classic Poems to Read at Weddings 1 Corinthians 13:4–7, from World English BibleLove is patient and is kind… “How Do I Love Thee? (Sonnet 43)” by Elizabeth Barrett BrowningHow do I love thee? Let me count the ways… “Now” by Robert BrowningOut of your whole life give but one moment!… “This Union” by HafezThis / Union you want... “[Again and again, even though we know love’s landscape]” by Rainer Maria RilkeAgain and again, even though we know love’s landscape... “Epithalamion, [Happy Bridegroom]” by SapphoHappy bridegroom, Hesper brings… “Sonnet 18 [Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?]” by William ShakespeareShall I compare thee to a summer’s day… “Sonnet 116 [Let me not to the marriage of true minds]” by William ShakespeareLet me not to the marriage of true minds… “Marriage Morning” by Alfred Lord TennysonLight, so low upon earth… “Song of the Open Road, I” by Walt WhitmanAfoot and light-hearted I take to the open road…
One of the best ways to introduce students to Shakespeare is to begin with Sonnet 18. This comic teaches students Sonnet 18 (or "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day") one of the most famous poems in the English language. Included in this resource: -a comic that teaches the poem -a prereading activity in which students try to find words to fit blanks in the poem -questions about the poem -a lesson about sonnets, including the sonnet form and iambic pentameter. If you teach other Shakespeare plays, be sure to check out my other products including: Big Ol' Shakespeare Bundle Julius Caesar Shakespeare Bundle Romeo and Juliet: Comics and Activities A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Comics and Activities Macbeth: Comics and Activities Macbeth: Comics and Activities Shakespeare Comics: Sonnet 18 Shakespeare Comics: Iambic Pentameter Othello Comics and Activities Connect with Me! Visit my Teachers Pay Teachers Store Visit my Blog Follow me on Facebook Thanks, David Rickert © David Rickert All rights reserved by author. Duplication limited to single classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only.
A wonderful collection of poems you will half remember from school . Do you remember the opening lines, 'Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?' or 'Tyger, tyger burning bright'' but can’t remember the rest? This anthology of popular poems includes Shakespeare, Shelley, Chaucer, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Kipling and many more. The perfect addition to any poetry-lover's collection.
From the Creator: One of my favorite things about our fabrics is the selvedge. I know it sounds a bit crazy but it's true. Not only have we designed a beautiful soft palette of prints just aching to be stitched into a fabulous quilt, we're also sending you a secret message. These lovely messages written on the selvedge feel like small love notes sent to everyone who uses our fabric. This time, our note to you is from Shakespeare..."Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?" Maybe I'm getting old and sentimental, but those eight words almost bring tears to my eyes. It might be that I know the words that follow... "Thou art more lovely and more temperate. Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May, and summer's lease hath all too short a date." As you look through the prints and colors of Sweet Cherry Wine - and really all of the collections from Moda this fall - take a moment to read the selvedges and enjoy the messages. Then remember that Barb and I think you are all the "darling buds of May". Then create something warm and beautiful.
Here are 3 beautiful sonnets written by Shakespeare, including the well known: Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?
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Sonnets can be challenging for students to understand, but this bundle will help your students through the literary analysis steps to understand them...and then write their own! Guide your students to a deeper understanding of poetry -- and empower their creative writing skills with the challenge of writing their own sonnets! This bundle includes step-by-step analysis of two of Shakespeare's most famous sonnets: ♥ Sonnet 18 "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?" ♥ Sonnet 29 "When in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes" Both of these sonnets are perfect for students -- their topics of love & despair are timeless and still relevant today! The Sonnet 18 resource includes: ♥ Background information about Shakespeare ♥ "recipe" for an Italian and an English sonnet ♥ Vocabulary list for the sonnet ♥ A copy of the sonnet ♥ Vocabulary analysis ♥ Guide to reading the poem ♥ Paraphrase guide ♥ Comprehension questions ♥ Analyze literary elements -- including imagery, personification, anaphora ♥ Analysis of the sonnet form & iambic pentameter ♥ Guide to writing a sonnet ♥ Student self-assessment for reviewing their sonnet ♥ Teacher rubric ♥ Complete answer key -- including my own sonnet about my dog! The Sonnet 29 resource includes: ♥ Background information about Shakespeare ♥ A copy of the sonnet ♥ Vocabulary analysis ♥ Guide to reading the poem ♥ Paraphrase guide ♥ Comprehension questions ♥ Analyze literary elements -- including simile, imagery, turn, tone, symbol ♥ Analysis of the sonnet form & iambic pentameter ♥ Guide to writing a sonnet ♥ Student self-assessment for reviewing their sonnet ♥ Teacher rubric ♥ Complete answer key -- including my own sonnet about my dog! Please note that the sonnet-writing activity for both resources is the same. A great way to introduce literary analysis skills! ♥ I'd love to have you follow my store. Just click on the little green star under my store name to receive updates on new freebies, sales, and products. ♥I can't wait to hear from you! I read and respond to all feedback -- and if you have a question, just pop it in the Q&A box below. I'll get right back to you! Thanks for stopping by! Marypat
Last week, we posted on how scholars have tried to recover the original pronunciations of Shakespeare’s plays and poems when performed on the stage. Today, we bring you the bard’s original handwriting.
I'm drawn to the inspirational quotes and images that I see on Pinterest . And I recently came across this website , thanks to a dear old friend of mine but alas, the site does not let me pin the ones I love directly from the site. So, I've saved some of my favorites here and welcome any comments
Bring timeless romance to your space with Shakespeare's Sonnet 18, "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?" This digital download captures the essence of eternal love and beauty. Ideal for lovers of classic literature, it’s an instant download that adds elegance and poetic charm to any room. Great inspirational poem for your home or the office. YOUR PURCHASE INCLUSE THESE JPG FILES; One 2x3 Ratio File. -4"x6", 6"x9", 8"x12", 10"x15", 12"x18", 16"x24", 20"x30", 24"x36", 60x90cm One 3x4 Ratio File. -6"x8", 9"x12", 12"x16", 18"x24" One 4x5 Ratio File. - 4"x5", 8"x10", 16"x20", 40x50cm One 11x14 Ratio File. - 11”x14”, 22”x28” One International Size File 23.4"X33.1 - 5"x7", A5, A4, A3, A2, A1, 50x70cm •••IMPORTANT•••Files are designed 300 DPI CMYK profile for optimal printing quality. Printing quality will vary according to your home, office, or local printing services. DIGITAL ITEM ONLY: Please note that this is a digital product, not a physical one. For personal use only. •••You will not receive a physical product. You will receive a link to download an electronic file through email to the address you have associated with your Etsy account once your order is complete. The computer and phone are shown for reference only and are not included. •••Important••• Although you may use the image for your personal use, I still retain full copyright of the original image itself. You may not resell, redistribute or reuse the image for profit or any other purpose.
Learn about William Shakespeare, the world's most famous playwright, and enjoy our colouring pages and printable activities, puzzles and worksheets. Shakespeare Week is a national celebration of all things Shakespeare and a great excuse to read or watch plays (or poetry), discover some of the words that Shakespeare introduced to the English language, and learn about the man! Get involved from 21st to 27th March 2024. Or why not celebrate Shakespeare Day on his birthday, 23rd April? Who Was William Shakespeare? William Shakespeare (1564–1616) was an English playwright, actor and poet, and is widely regarded as the greatest English writer of all time. His plays have been translated into more than 100 languages and continue to be performed around the world to this day. He also introduced nearly 3,000 words to the English language. Find out more about this talented man who continues to influence our lives over 400 years after his death. The original Globe Theatre Fun Facts Although William’s exact birth date is uncertain, it is traditionally celebrated on 23rd April – the same date that he died, aged 52. William lived during the reign of both Queen Elizabeth I and King James I. Both these monarchs went to see his plays, and were said to be fans! Favourite Quotes There are so many famous quotes from Shakespeare. Here are just a few of them: “All that glitters is not gold.” “If music be the food of love, play on.” “To be, or not to be: that is the question.” “To thine own self be true.” “A fool thinks himself to be wise, but a wise man knows himself to be a fool.” A Short Biography of William Shakespeare William Shakespeare was born 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. His father John was a leather merchant while his mother Mary was the daughter of wealthy farmer. William had two older sisters and three younger brothers. William went to the local grammar school where he studied history, Greek and Latin. At 18, he married Anne Hathaway (aged 26) and the couple went on to have three children together – Susanna and twins Hamnet and Judith. Sadly their son Hamnet died, aged 11. After the twins were born, William went to London to work as an actor, leaving the family behind. He joined an acting group called Lord Chamberlain’s Men. William also wrote plays for the group, which became very popular. Some of these early plays include The Taming of the Shrew, Richard III, Romeo and Juliet, and A Midsummer Night's Dream. William wrote different types of plays – comedies (funny), tragedies (sad) and histories (about real people’s lives). Women weren’t allowed to act at the time, so men or young boys played the female roles! Lord Chamberlain’s Men performed at a theatre built on land owned by Giles Allen. Although the group owned the theatre, when the land’s lease expired in 1597, Giles refused to let them perform and wanted to tear the theatre down. When negotiations failed, some of the actors devised a plan to dismantle the theatre and move it across the River Thames. They built a new theatre called the Globe, which could accommodate up to 3,000 people and became very popular. At the time, many people couldn’t read or write, so the Globe Theatre hung a flag outside to show what type of play was being performed – a comedy (white flag), a tragedy (black or dark flag), or a history (red flag). In 1603, when James I became king, the Lord Chamberlain’s Men changed their name to the King’s Men and King James became the group’s patron. Many people think that some of William’s best plays were written during these years, many of them tragedies such as Hamlet, Othello, King Lear and Macbeth. William wrote nearly 40 plays as well as poetry, and poems called sonnets. His work combined with his property and land investments made him very wealthy. He bought a large house in Stratford-upon-Avon for his family, where he retired, aged 49. In 1613, the Globe Theatre burned down when the thatched roof caught fire during a performance of Henry VIII. It was rebuilt the following year with a tiled roof, but was later demolished during the Puritan era (when all theatres were closed) to make room for housing. Some 350 years later, a modern version was built, opening in 1997 on the banks of the River Thames. William died in 1616, but his legacy lives on. In fact, many of his words and phrases have become part of our everyday lives. Have you ever talked about ‘being in a pickle’ (being in trouble), going on a ‘wild goose chase’ (a search for something that isn’t there), having a ‘heart of gold’ (being kind) or trying to ‘break the ice’ (to strike up conversation with a stranger)? Then you are using the words and phrases of this great playwright! Our William Shakespeare Resources
Learn about Hamlet and the play's characters, story, themes, and history with a plot synopsis, a character map, list of quotes, videos with actors, blog posts and podcast episodes about famous performances, and images from the Folger collection.
Plot summary of and introduction to William Shakespeare’s play Timon of Athens, with links to online texts, digital images, and other resources.
Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?Thou art more lovely and more temperate.Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May,And summer’s lease hath all too short a date.Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines,And often is his gold complexion dimmed;And every fair from fair sometime declines,By chance, or nature’s changing course, untrimmed;But thy eternal summer shall not fade,Nor lose possession of that fair thou ow’st,Nor shall death brag thou wand’rest in his shade,When in eternal lines to Time thou grow’st. So long as men can breathe, or eyes can see, So long lives this, and this gives life to thee.
"They called me mad, and I called them mad, and damn them, they outvoted me." ~ Nathaniel Lee In his April 28th blog for the New York Times, the excellent Timothy Egan wrote about "Desert Derangement Syndrome," his take on the state of things in the state of Arizona. At one point he describes members of the "birther" movement as "flat-earthers." When a friend mentioned she wasn't familiar with the term, I began wondering what the Flat Earth Society has been up to; clearly, its once-powerful publicity machine has broken down. The idea that the earth is flat was widely believed until about the 400 B.C., when Aristotle among others proposed that our planet is actually a globe. The fact that Christopher Columbus and then Magellan failed to fall off the earth's edge removed the remaining doubt for most people. The discoid earth notion was revived in the 1800s by British Inventor Samuel Rowbotham, whose interpretations of Biblical passages convinced him that, despite all evidence to the contrary, the Earth really is flat after all. He wrote a book about it, Zetetic Astronomy: Earth Not a Globe, and attracted a group of ardent followers who formed the Universal Zetetic Society, precursor to the Flat Earth Society. (Are you getting a headache yet?) The image at right is an artist's interpretation of the Society's belief that the earth is a disk and that Antarctica forms an ice wall around its outer limits. In 1956 — yes, that recently — Samuel Shenton, whom Wikipedia describes as a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and the Royal Geographic Society, must have left his peers speechless when he took up Rowbotham's cause and formed the modern-day Flat Earth Society. One might have imagined that space flight, particularly NASA's unforgettable photos of "the big blue marble," would have ended the debate, but this is not the way things work with science deniers. Space flight just gave conspiracy theorists and fellow loonies more fuel. Flat Earth Society members have been among the leading proponents of the notion that the Apollo 13 moon landing in 1969 was staged with the help of Stanley Kubrick. According to Wikipedia, the Flat Earth Society claimed 60 members as of March 2010. I'm sure there would be more, but likely candidates are no doubt too busy obsessing about President Obama's birth certificate and denying climate change. Meanwhile in the loony-loving state of Alaska, an alternate Flat Earth Society has sprung up. I like to think a polar bear with a laptop and a sense of humor is behind it. Please take a moment to enjoy its wonderfully absurd mission statement and an interesting page of "evidence." "There are some people who live in a dream world, and there are some who face reality; and then there are those who turn one into the other." ~ Douglas H. Everett
