Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: The Tempest by William Shakespeare: Life of Shakespeare
This lesson focuses on the life of William Shakespeare including links to historical documents about him including his Last Will and Testiment. It provides links to a Discovery Education video, stories from Encyclopedia Britannica's...
Shakespeare Online
Shakespeare Online: William Shakespeare
This is a comprehensive biography of William Shakespeare. It is divided into sections with multiple listings under each section to explore various time periods and events in Shakespeare's life and England during his life. The two major...
Tramline
A Virtual Field Trip: William Shakespeare
Travel on a Virtual Field Trip to learn more about William Shakespeare. You will find many deep, and thorough websites.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: William Shakespeare
This brief biographical overview of William Shakespeare includes information on his life and links to selected poems and sonnets. Includes a bibliography of selected works.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare: The Life of King Henry V
Full text from "King Henry V" by William Shakespeare.
Bibliomania
Bibliomania: William Shakespeare
Here find links to the full texts of William Shakespeare's plays as well as study guides. (Note: Some of the links may no longer work.)
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Life of Timon of Athens by William Shakespeare
This is the full text of the five-act tragic play The Life of Timon of Athens by William Shakespeare including a list of characters.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare: The Life and Death of Richard the Third
Full text from "King Richard III" by William Shakespeare.
Other
Shakespeare.org: Explore Shakespeare: Shakespedia
Learn more about the life and works of William Shakespeare. This sight covers all things Shakespeare including his life and family; his works, list of articles from Shakespedia, the Globe Theater; Shakespeare's music and his circle;...
TES Global
Tes: Teaching Shakespeare: Shakespeare Biography
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a biography of William Shakespeare followed by comprehension questions available for download in PDF and Word.
BBC
Bbc History: Historic Figures: William Shakespeare (1564 1616)
Brief biography of playwright William Shakespeare, including personal information and life as a poet and actor.
University of Victoria (Canada)
Shakespeare's Life and Times: Seven Ages of Shakespeare's Life
A biography of William Shakespeare, split into seven stages of his life, from his childhood to his retirement.
TES Global
Tes: Timeline of Shakespeare's Life: Teaching Resources
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a poster of Shakespeare's life and a timeline of his works.
Other
William Shakespeare Info: William Shakespeare: The Complete Works
Although the lay-out of this page is not particularly easy on the eye, the content will prove valuable to teachers and children alike. In addition to a brisk overview of his life and work, there are links to more detailed information on...
CNN
Cnn: Illuminating William Shakespeare
In-depth article that features the first chapter of "Illuminating William Shakespeare" from "Shakespeare: A Life" by Park Honan.
University of Victoria (Canada)
University of Victoria: Shakespeare's Life and Times
This resource deals with Shakespeare's life, society, drama, art, music, politics and history of that time. The full text to many of Shakespeare's plays is also included.
TES Global
Tes: Macbeth: Controlled Assessment: Shakespeare's Life
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a slide show lesson plan to introduce students to Shakespeare's life, the Globe Theater, how Shakespeare attracted his audience, and his work as an actor.
TES Global
Tes: Teaching Shakespeare: Context: Shakespeare's Life
[Free Registration/Login Required] With these resources, learn how Shakespeare lived, meet the playwright, and see a timeline of his works.
PBS
Pbs: In Search of Shakespeare
This resource supports the series "In Search of Shakespeare." It contains information about all of Shakespeare's plays and links to the complete texts; brief biographies of many people associated with Shakespeare and his times; images of...
Absolute Shakespeare
Absolute Shakespeare: Shakespeare Timeline
This is a timeline showing events in William Shakespeare's life and the publications of his works.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Shakespeare Life and Times
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is an engaging flipchart depicting the life and times of William Shakespeare. You will learn the time line of plays, how plays were printed, and see pictures of presses and understand the...
Eserver
E Server: Poetry Collection: Shakespeare: Sonnet 75
The text of William Shakespeare's Sonnet 75.
University of Houston
University of Houston: Life in Renaissance England
Describes the world of Renaissance England. Discusses how that world is reflected in the works of William Shakespeare. Includes interesting information on how the English language became stabilized due to the printing press. Highlights...
Other
Brandeis University: Author Biographies: William Shakespeare
Biography of famous playwrite William Shakespeare, including a critical essay on his life and works, as well as a discussion of all of his famous plays.