February 27, 2018
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).
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 Shakespeare's choices impact character development.
Starter:
Class Soundtrack
Class Soundtrack
Listen to Bad Blood by Taylor Swift and Kendrick Lamar.
Connect the lyrics to the reading from yesterday.
Make sure to reference characters and plot points.
Vocabulary:
Lit Term: Foil
Part of Speech: Noun
Dictionary Definition: character that shows qualities that are in contrast with the qualities of another character with the objective to highlight the traits of the other character.
Your Definition:
Activity: Give an example of a foil.
Activity:
1. Hamlet Act Four, Scenes Five- Seven
Gertrude
Gentleman
Ophelia
Claudius
Laertes
Danes
Horatio
Servant
Sailor
Messenger
Discussion Questions
Characterize Ophelia's mannerisms.
Interpret what Ophelia's songs mean.
Examine Laertes reaction compared to Ophelia's.
Analyze what the flowers symbolize.
Characterize Laertes.
Evaluate the meaning of the letter from Hamlet.
Predict how Laertes and Claudius' plan will go.
Explain the significance of what happened with Ophelia.
2. BBC Production
3. Culture Connections
With a partner, create a mind map connecting ideas in Hamlet to society today.
These connections should be based off of plot points, conflict, characterization, and theme.
For each category, find at least two connections and explain how it relates to the idea in Hamlet.
Songs
Image/Painting
Conflict in Society
Public Figures
Closure:
How did making connections to our world today help with your understanding of Hamlet?
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