The Lion King

March 5, 2018

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 the similarities and differences between Shakespeare's Hamlet to The Lion King.

Starter:

Reflect on the original play and the BBC production.

Which version did you enjoy more? Why?

Vocabulary:

Term: Compare

Part of Speech: Verb

Dictionary Definition: estimate, measure, or note the similarity or dissimilarity between.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Compare Hamlet and the Lion King.

Term: Contrast

Part of Speech: Verb 

Dictionary Definition: differ strikingly.

Your Definition:

Activity: Contrast Hamlet and the Lion King.

Activity: 

1.  Lion King

As a class, we will watch the Lion King.

Compare and contrast the movie to Hamlet.

You must include at least 15 items in each circle.

Closer:

What is ONE major similarity and difference you have identified from Hamlet and the Lion King?