End Act One

February 25, 2016

E.Q: Identify characteristics of Hamlet using textual evidence.

Use inferences to determine characteristics.

Obj: I can identify characteristics of Hamlet using textual evidence.

I can make inferences to determine characteristics.

Starter: 

Summarize what we read in class yesterday. 

Second block read to middle of scene five.

Third block read to scene four. 

Fourth block read to page 21.

Your summary should be somewhere between 3-5 sentences. 

Include characters, conflicts, ideas, etc. 

Vocabulary: 

We will review 5 words as a class, and you will also create your own unique set of terms.

Use Viva Vocab for this element.

You should have 30 words by the end of the unit.

For each activity box use the word in a sentence.

It will go for a grade at the end of the unit.

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. 

Electronic Copy   

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.  BBC Production

As you watch, continue to observe Hamlet. 

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

You will use this information for the next step.

3. TPEQEA

Respond to ONE of the following questions in TPEQEA.

• What is your first impression of the character? What gave you that impression? Did your impression of that character change after watching the clip? Why or why not? (Look back at the descriptions and the character’s thoughts and behavior)
• How does your perception of that character compare with the narrator’s or director's perception? Do you agree with how other characters perceive your character? (Look back at the interactions and descriptions)
• What motivates the character to behave as he or she does?

Closure: 

Connection

Explain what you would do if you were in Hamlet's shoes.