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Overview

Did you know that Hamlet has the most lines of any Shakespearean character? He speaks 1,530 lines in total!

ABOUT THIS FREE RESOURCE

Shakespeare's plays are filled with unforgettable heroes, villains, and kings. This word search highlights 22 famous male characters from the Bard's works, ranging from the tragic 'Macbeth' and 'Romeo' to the scheming 'Cassius' and 'Iago'.

PUZZLE STATS & INFO

• 22 names to find including Falstaff, Prospero, and Hamlet
• Words run forwards: diagonally, vertically, & horizontally
• Complete puzzle solutions are included in the PDF
• Both puzzle & solution can be printed with either colour accents or in ink-friendly greyscale

SUITABLE FOR

• Cross-curricular learning: vocabulary and/or spelling, with English literature, drama, history (the Tudors, or Queen Elizabeth I), or Shakespeare's birthday!
• Lesson starter or early finisher task, homework, tutoring, or home learning
• Quick, themed activity to support & reinforce character names

SUGGESTED AGE GROUPS

• Ages: 9-10, 10-11
• Years: 5 & 6
• Key Stages: Upper KS2

KINDLY NOTE

The years and ages listed above are intended as recommendations only. Please feel free to use this puzzle in any context that is appropriate to your needs.