1. Queen Elizabeth

2. Unit Essential Question: Who was Shakespeare and why are we still reading his works today? Who was Shakespeare and why are we still reading his works today? In what ways did the Elizabethan time period affect Shakespeare's writing? In what ways did the Elizabethan time period affect Shakespeare's writing?

3. The Queen of England Elizabeth was born in 1533. Her father was Henry VIII and her mother was Anne Boleyn. Her half sister was “__________.” Elizabeth was born in 1533. Her father was Henry VIII and her mother was Anne Boleyn. Her half sister was “__________.” She reigned from 1558 to 1603 = 45 years She reigned from 1558 to 1603 = 45 years

4. What kind of person was Queen Elizabeth? She was very _______ and being Queen was her primary concern. She was very _______ and being Queen was her primary concern. She was very ___________ and could be seen parading down the streets of London wearing elaborate gowns, crowns, beads, and jewels. She was very ___________ and could be seen parading down the streets of London wearing elaborate gowns, crowns, beads, and jewels. She was very popular because of her policies and good _______________. She was very popular because of her policies and good _______________.

5. She did not hide behind iron gates and the people of England loved her. She did not hide behind iron gates and the people of England loved her. Elizabeth’s marital status was a concern for England because there was no _______ to the throne. Elizabeth’s marital status was a concern for England because there was no _______ to the throne. She had many ________, but refused them all. She had many ________, but refused them all. Elizabeth loved the theater and she protected __________ and theaters when _____________ tried to close them. Elizabeth loved the theater and she protected __________ and theaters when _____________ tried to close them.

6. Elizabeth heard rumors of an _____________ plan that her cousin Mary was planning. Elizabeth had Mary, Queen of Scots executed in 1587. She beat Mary to the punch. Elizabeth heard rumors of an _____________ plan that her cousin Mary was planning. Elizabeth had Mary, Queen of Scots executed in 1587. She beat Mary to the punch. When Elizabeth was near death, she named ______ as the next King of England. James was the son of Mary, Queen of Scots. When Elizabeth was near death, she named ______ as the next King of England. James was the son of Mary, Queen of Scots.

7. Elizabeth the movie Takes place over 30 years Takes place over 30 years She was a virgin She was a virgin Elizabeth knew Robert was married, she attended his wedding Elizabeth knew Robert was married, she attended his wedding She probably never said anything on her death bed. She died of an ulcerated throat. She probably never said anything on her death bed. She died of an ulcerated throat. She had small pox and may have used cosmetics to cover her face for a short time She had small pox and may have used cosmetics to cover her face for a short time The French Duke never visited her. His brother visited years later and was not a cross dresser. Elizabeth nearly married him. The French Duke never visited her. His brother visited years later and was not a cross dresser. Elizabeth nearly married him. No poisoned dress No poisoned dress Mary of Guise died of natural causes Mary of Guise died of natural causes

8. Shakespeare in Love movie A made up tale A made up tale Only bits and pieces are actually true Only bits and pieces are actually true In real life, Shakespeare was married and for sometime left his wife. In real life, Shakespeare was married and for sometime left his wife. There is little known about Shakespeare’s life, so this movie is a movie makers twist on the unknown. There is little known about Shakespeare’s life, so this movie is a movie makers twist on the unknown.