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This lesson focuses on the life of William Shakespeare including links to historical documents about him including his Last Will and Testiment.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...
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
Folger Shakespeare Library
Folger Shakespeare Library: Study Guide: The Winter's Tale
A teaching guide for The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare, which can be used before or after a live performance, or on its own. Includes plot synopsis, activities, and discussion questions. Information about Shakespeare's life and...
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.
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.
Other
Uwm Libraries: All About William Shakespeare
University of Wisconsin's "Classic Text: Traditions and Interpretations" takes you through page after page of interesting, easy-to-read information regarding Shakespeare's life and works. Excellent resource.
TES Global
Tes: Introductory Lesson to Shakespeare: Kinaesthetic!
[Free Registration/Login Required] This resource offers active ways to learn facts about Shakespeare's life and works such as moving about the room collecting facts about Shakespeare and then creating a group collage with them and...
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...
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.
Folger Shakespeare Library
Folger Shakespeare Library: Study Guide: Henry Iv, Part One
A teaching guide for 1 Henry IV by Shakespeare. Includes plot synopsis, analysis of the main themes in the play, historical context, activities, and discussion questions, as well as a fifteen-minute condensed version of the play for...
Washington State University
Washington State University: Shakespeare and Authorship Controversy
Introductory information concerning Shakespeare's biography and the controversy surrounding it. Clear and concise information.
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
Shakespeare News and Behind the Scenes Action
Blog, written by the curators at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, carves out new insights of interest to any student of Shakespeare's work, life, and times.
Folger Shakespeare Library
Folger Shakespeare Library: Folger Exhibitions: Elizabeth I, Then and Now
Tour artifacts from the Folger Shakespeare Library that tell story of Elizabeth's life, times, and reign.
Yale University
Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Working With Shakespeare
This site introduces Shakespeare as a poet and dramatist. Come and learn more about his life and work through this informative resource, which includes a sonnet worksheet, bibliography, activities, and more.
Other
Shakespeare Is Elementary!
Designed as a resource for teaching Shakespeare to elementary students, this site includes student work, ideas for teachers, a PowerPoint of Shakespeare's life, some Shakespeare Web site links and recommended plays.