Shakespeare+Investigative+Project

**Shakespearean CLUE** = =
 * The Shakespeare Investigative Project ** Description: By twelfth grade, most students have already experienced at least one Shakespeare unit in their English classes. Most students understand basic information about Shakespeare’s poor upbringing, his dreams of pursuing writing, and his eventual success of play performances at //The Globe Theatre//. While Shakespeare outshines all other play writers with the circulation of his classic stories, there are many people who question whether this man was indeed the true author of the works. You and your group must decide whether you would like to defend William Shakespeare’s authenticity, or if you would like to suggest that there is indeed a more likely author to these works. No two groups can present the same person, so decide quickly and confirm your project topic by the next class. We will draw cards to see who gets to choose first.

After choosing a person, you will need to find as much qualifiable evidence as possible. Consider timelines, background, motive, and most importantly reason as to why this person would not claim these plays as their own. Each group member has a lot of work to do.

You and your group will need to choose a focus for your presentation. For the actual presentation, you will need to follow a few rules:
 * Topic Selection Due: November 5**

7-10 minute presentation Use of Power point and great public speaking skills You may use any props, worksheets, maps, guides…anything you want to supplement your presentation Each representative will submit a two-page reaction paper which will argue why your position.

1. Keep an eye on your time. 2. Know that 85% of the information you research will not be discussed during your presentation but you’ll need to work through research to find the quality support you need. 3. Appreciate that your audience is educated about Shakespeare and that you don’t need to dwell on giving timely background information. 4. Your job is not to cut down other group arguments. Rather, focus on proving why your candidate is indeed a likely source for the plays. 5. If you dread really boring presentations that really boring teachers give in really boring classes….well, don’t allow your presentation to be boring. You know what students like and what they don’t like so use this to your advantage.
 * Couple tips: **

Paper Due: November 18**
 * Presentation Date: November 17