William Shakespeare Interview and Activity

Embark on an immersive journey into the heart of the Renaissance and Elizabethan England with our innovative Shakespearean Character Interview Project! This comprehensive assignment begins with a captivating fictional interview between William Shakespeare and Queen Elizabeth I, providing a rich background on Shakespeare's life and era. Students are tasked with researching and selecting a main character from one of Shakespeare's plays, and their mission is to craft a fictional interview between the playwright and the chosen character. To guide this exploration, questions such as "What inspired you to become a playwright and poet?" and "How do you approach balancing the light-heartedness of your pranks with potential consequences on the mortal world?" accompany the assignment, encouraging critical thinking and analysis. To ensure a seamless implementation, a sample interview between Shakespeare and Puck from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" is included, showcasing creativity and adherence to the rubric. The detailed rubric provided guarantees a thorough assessment of research, composition, questioning techniques, accuracy of character representation, and presentation and mechanics. Elevate your classroom experience by downloading this project now and watch as your students embark on a Shakespearean adventure, blending historical context, literary analysis, and creative expression!