Acrostic Poems

Write two acrostic poems to show the facts you have learned about William Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre. Be sure to include ten facts minimum for each acrostic. Post both when you are done.

Use the following website as a resource for information: http://bardweb.net/index.html

Try to find the following facts on William Shakespeare on the Internet. Be prepared to write an acrostic Poem on Shakespeare using ten of these facts.
Birth date:
Birthplace:
Mother’s Name and fact:
Father’s Name and fact:
Siblings:
Education:
Marriage:
Children:
Career:
Plays Written:
Other Accomplishments:
Died (When and Where):
Weird Facts:
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Globe Theater Note Taking Page

Take notes on the Globe theater from at least two different sources to complete the acrostic below with no fewer than ten facts.
Be prepared to write an acrostic Poem on the Globe Theater using ten of these facts:
Explain the dimensions and/or shape of the theatre.
Where is it located?
How many people does it hold?
What happened to the original theatre?
What other facts do you want to include?
How affordable was the theatre?
How many stories was the theatre?
What are the people called who stand and watch?
Who were the actors?
When were shows presented?

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Example
Romeo is originally in love with Rosaline
on the side of the Montagues
marries Juliet
eventually he kills his cousin in law
ohh soo in love!

a play written in iambic pentameter
now very popular
don't do this!

Juliet is arranged to be married
undoubtedly a child of the Capulet
loves Romeo
is a citizen of Verona, Italy
even she commits suicide
troubled Friar cannot help