Sample Outline - William Shakespeare

I. Introduction - Who was William Shakespeare
  a. April 26, 1564 William Shakespeare was baptized in Stratford Parish Church.
  b. He attended school at age 7.
  c. May have attended plays that sparked his interest.
  d. Thesis - According to many he was labeled as one of the greatest dramatists the world has ever known and the finest poet who wrote in the English language.

II. William Shakespeare- Family Life
  a. Son of John Shakespeare and Mary Arden.
  b. William married Anne Hathaway November 27, 1582.
  c. They had 2 children; son Hamnet and daughter Judith.
  d. Shakespeare’s only bloodline is from his second sister Joan.
  e. He died and was laid at Stratford Parish Church in 1616.

III. Writing Career
  a. Began acting and writing in London
  b. 1585-1592 may have wrote under a fake name
  c. Companies began paying for plays
  d. Shakespeare wrote 37 plays. Comedy, tragedy, and history
  e. He tried and tested variations of grammar and word usage.

IV. Conclusion
  a. Re-state Thesis- William Shakespeare continues to be the most well known author the world has ever known.
  b. Shakespeare’s works are vital even in today’s learning institutions, and theatrical realms; accounting for his enormous success.
  c. Shakespeare was to be a writer for all time to be highly acclaimed. He deserves applause by all playwrights past and present.

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