Intro to Shakespeare Sonnets and activity

A PowerPoint providing an overview and background to Shakespeare's sonnets. Then; an activity (to be done in groups or on one's own depending on ability range) that lets students write their own sonnet. I've given them a Shakespearian theme; numbered the lines and written a first line to get them going. I suggest they don't write it in Shakespearian language (thee thou etc) but that they DO stick the sonnet form - iambic pentameter/ rhyme scheme. Works really well- helps them to understand the form AND appreciate how good Shakespeare actually is