Objective: After the students rewatch the video "Why Shakespeare?," they will revisit and review a previous discussion about why Shakespeare and his works are still relevant today and write a final draft of an essay of at least three paragraphs that discusses reasons why Shakespeare is still so widely loved, performed, and read today. Directions: Rewatch the brief video "Why Shakespeare" below and be prepared to respond in writing.
Now that you have reviewed the video, look back at your written response to the first assignment for "Why Shakespeare?" Using that draft as well as what you have learned from this site and our discussions of Shakespeare, write an essay of at least three paragraphs explaining why you think Shakespeare is still so widely read, performed, and loved over 400 years later.
ASSESSMENT: Exceeding Expectations The student has listed more than four examples explaining why Shakespeare is so widely read, performed, and loved in today's society and provided details for each example to support.
Meeting Expectations The student has listed more than three examples explaining why Shakespeare is so widely read, performed, and loved in today's society and provided details for each example to support.
Approaching Expectations The student has listed fewer than three examples explaining why Shakespeare is so widely read, performed, and loved in today's society but has not supported each with details.
Far Below Expectations The student has listed very few (if any) examples explaining why Shakespeare is so widely read, performed, and loved in today's society and has not supported them with details.
References: Larry Bridges. (2011, March 18). Why Shakespeare? [Video File]. YouTube. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rt9n_uxWaBg&t=5s