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WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE ANNIVERSARY

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  Who was William Shakespeare?
  William Shakespeare is one of the world's greatest writers. He wroteplays for the theatre. He wrote poetry too.
  Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, in England. Later he went to London, to be an actor. But he became famous for writing plays. His friends said he was the best writer of his time. Most people now say he was the best of all time.
  Why is Shakespeare so famous?
  Shakespeare lived more than 400 years ago. Yet people still go to see his plays.
  Shakespeare plays are performed all over the world. Students study Shakespeare in school and at university. People write books about Shakespeare. There are Shakespeare theatres and Shakespeare festivals.
  When did Shakespeare live? 
  William Shakespeare was born in 1564. He grew up in Tudor England in the time of Queen Elizabeth I.
  He lived in exciting times. Francis Drake sailed around the world (1577-1580). Shakespeare was probably in London when the Spanish Armadasailed to attack England in 1588. He saw the coronation of King James I in 1603. 1605 was the year of theGunpowder Plot and Guy Fawkes. Shakespeare died in 1616.

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• Shakespeare for Kids
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A MIDSUMMER'S NIGHT DREAM

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UNIT 5
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UNIT 6
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Reading 1, 2, 3, 4,
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VALENTINE'S DAY

Best Valentine Mom
On Valentine’s day, I think of you, Mom;
I love you really a lot.
In my life that’s full of many good things,
You’re the very best thing I’ve got!It’s Valentine’s Day, so I want to say,
I’m the luckiest kid anywhere;
You’re the sweetest, greatest, best mom around
And I want you to know I care!Happy Valentine’s Day, Mom!

A Friend Is Like A Valentine
A friend is like a Valentine,
Heartwarming, bringing pleasure,
Connected to good feelings,
With memories to treasure.
Seeing a special Valentine
Brings happiness to stay,
And that’s what you do, friend,
You brighten every day!

Roses are Red
Roses are Red
Violets are Blue
Carnations are Sweet
And so are you.
And so are they
That send you this
And when we meet
We'll have a kiss.

LOVE IS LIKE A CABBAGE
My love is like a cabbage
Divided into two,
The leaves I give to others,
The heart I give to you.

What Love Is
Love is when that special someone kisses you.
Love is having someone to talk to.
Love is being romantic on that one day.
Love is happiness that is shown day after day
THAT'S WHAT LOVE IS!