Shakespeare!

William Shakespeare was one of the greatest playwrites of all time. His plays were written over 500 years ago and are still talked about today. Right click and open this brainpop link. Watch the video on William Shakespeare and answer the folllowing questions. (To login to brainpop, the username is E2t2 and the password is grant)

1. When was William Shakespeare born?

2. 14-lined poems are called _______.

3. What was the name of Shakespeare's theater?

4. What is a comedy?

5. What is a tragedy?

6. What is your favorite Shakespearian play and why? If you've never seen one of his plays, think of a play you would like to see and why.

Remembering Lincoln

On February 12, Americans will celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln. All across the nation, there will be celebrations to honor the life of the great President. Read this article on Abraham Lincoln and answer the following questions. READ THE WHOLE ARTICLE BEFORE YOU ATTEMP TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONS!

1. What character traits best describe Lincoln?
2. In your own words, what does this quote from Lincoln mean? "If slavery is not wrong, [then] nothing is wrong."

3. Lincoln is considered to be one of the greatest Presidents. Why?

4. When and where was Abraham Lincoln born?

5. What can kids do every day to honor Lincoln’s life?

6. In what order was Lincoln the president?