Hamlet 4.1-4.14

February 14, 2019

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

Yesterday we finished reading act three.

Use this time to add an entry in your reading log.

Remember you need THREE entries per act.

Vocabulary

Word: Idiom

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition:  an expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either grammatically (such as no, it wasn't me) or in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements 

Your definition: 

Activity: Create or find an example of an idiom.

Activity 

1. Act Four, Scenes One-Four

Hamlet

Rosencrantz

Guildenstern

Claudius

Fortinbras

Gertrude

Captain

Gentleman

Discussion Questions

Describe Claudius' reaction to the news of Polonius' death.

Analyze the symbolic meaning of the sponge.

Characterize Hamlet using indirect characterization.

Consider his opinion of Fortinbras.

2.  BBC Hamlet Production

As a class, we will watch the scenes we read.

Pay close attention to the way Hamlet is characterized in the movie compared to the text.

Jot down notes about what is similar and different to what you imagined.

We will discuss this as a class.

3.   Character Trading Card

Select a character from the play to create a trading card using the link above. 

This may be based on ANY character from the entire play.

For the name include the name of the character and your own name.

Then, click on fictional character.

Make sure that you answer all components of the card.

Including an image is optional.

Once it is complete, make sure that you share the link with me.

There will be an option for that at the very end.

I would also suggest taking screenshots of your card to make sure it is saved.

Closure: 

What did you learn about your character through making the trading card?