Hamlet 1.4-1.5

February 1, 2019

Standards: 

RL.11-12.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly engaging.

RL.11-12.7 Analyze multiple interpretations of a story, drama, or poem, evaluating how each version interprets the source text. 

Obj: I can determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in Hamlet and analyze the impact of specific word choices and how they depict the human condition.

I can analyze multiple interpretations of Hamlet and evaluate how each source is interpreted.

Starter: 

Free Write Friday 

Create a half page, double spaced entry in your free write folder.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Allusion

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: an implied or indirect reference especially in literature

Your Definition: 

Activity: Create or find another example of allusion. 

Activity 

1.  Hamlet 1.4-1.5

Audiobook Hamlet Act One.
Follow along with the play at your seat. 

start audio at 34:20-end

Characters

Hamlet 

Horatio

Marcellus

Ghost

Discussion Questions

Interpret what the ghost tells Hamlet.  

Support whether or not the ghost has good intentions. 

At the end of Act One, determine if you believe the ghost is real or make believe.

Infer what Hamlet's mental state is based on the way he speaks and the language he uses.

If you were Hamlet, what would you do next?

2.  TPEQEA

Respond to the following prompt based on ideas in act one of Hamlet.

Analyze and explain an aspect of the human condition revealed through any of the characters in Hamlet.

Your quote should be an example of figurative language that connects to the big idea. 

We will continue to work on this next week. 

It will be due on Wednesday, February 6.

Closure

Create your last two entries in your reading log for act one. 

Note: 
We will perform the skits and watch the Royal Shakespeare Company's production on Monday.