Presenting William Shakespeare

Four hundred years ago, there lived in England an actor, poet, and playwright named William Shakespeare. This superb two-part set offers a look at the man raised in a small market town in the 16th century, a man who would become the most popular dramatist of his — and our — time. The unit examines Shakespeare’s life, the bulk of his plays and literary works, and his world, a world that continues to haunt and possess us, even in this modern age. The DVD includes a printable teacher guide. 35 minutes. Grades 6-12.