Act One, Scenes 3-5

February 9, 2018

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.3
Analyze the impact of the author's choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story or drama (e.g., where a story is set, how the action is ordered, how the characters are introduced and developed).

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.7
Analyze multiple interpretations of a story, drama, or poem (e.g., recorded or live production of a play or recorded novel or poetry), evaluating how each version interprets the source text. (Include at least one play by Shakespeare and one play by an American dramatist.)

EQ: Analyze how the author's choices in developing characters impacts the text.

Starter:

Free Write Friday 

 Vocabulary:

Lit Term: Soliloquy

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: an act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers, especially by a character in a play

Your Definition: 

Activity: Provide a nonexample of a soliloquy.

Activity: 

1.  Act One Scenes Three- Five

As a class, we will read through the remaining part of Act One. 

Continue to observe Hamlet's thoughts, behaviors, statements, etc. 

Characters

Laertes

Ophelia

Polonius

Hamlet

Horatio

Marcellus

Ghost

Discussion Questions

What is the relationship between Ophelia and Hamlet?

Analyze the advice Laertes and Polonius give.

What are they really concerned about?

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.

2. Hamlet Characterization 

What is your initial impression of Hamlet?

Fill out both columns of the chart.

Make sure to include line numbers and explain your reasoning.
You may complete this chart with a partner.

3.   BBC Production

As you watch, continue to observe Hamlet. 

Jot down notes about his speech, thought, effect, actions, and looks. 

Closure: 

What is your initial impression of Hamlet?