Mrs. Paschall's English Classes

Julius Caesar and Shakespeare Webquest

Directions: The purpose of this webquest is to gain some insight into the life and times of both William Shakespeare, author of the play Julius Caesar, and Julius Caesar himself. Complete each task below using the links provided. You will need to type out all your answers on a Word document. Make sure to continuously save. Format for this project does not matter, but please keep the font size under 14. When you are finished make sure to turn in all of your work on turnitin.com under "Julius Caesar Webquest." 
 
TASK #1
Locate five important facts about Shakespeare's life. These are things that if they never happened, would have greatly changed his life. Briefly explain why each is important.
Links:
Mr. William Shakespeare and the Internet
Shakespeare Resource Center


TASK #2
Review a timeline of Shakespeare's life here. Next, take the quiz on Shakespeare's life here. After taking the quiz, record your score and write two interesting facts you learned about Shakespeare from this.
 


TASK #3
Find three quotes from Shakespeare that make a point or comment on life in general. Copy/paste the quote, and then explain what each quote means and why you agree or disagree with it.
Links:
Absolute Shakespeare
The Quotations Page

TASK #4
Locate five important facts about Julius Caesar's life. These are things that if they never happened, would have greatly changed his life. Briefly explain why each is important.
Links:
BBC History
History.com

TASK #5
Choose one of the six options that are listed at the top of this page. Fully complete the task and turn it in with task 1-4.