Hamlet Final Project

March 31, 2016

E.Q: Characterize a character from Hamlet.

Research your character and find credible sources to support claim.

Obj: I can distinguish specific characteristics of a character and use outside sources to support my claims.

 

Starter:

For your final project you will analyze one character from Hamlet.

Which character do you think you will analyze?

  Why?

Vocabulary:

*Your Viva Vocab is due on Monday, April 4.

Vocab Word: Thesis

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: a statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Create a thesis for your character analysis.

Activity:

1. Final Project

Review the requirements for the final project.

 

DUE DATE: APRIL 12

2.  Thesis and MLA Review

Use the links below to help you fulfill the requirements of the paper. 

Thesis Help

MLA General Format

In Text Citations

Works Cited Basics

3. Brainstorming

Guide to Character Analysis

Which character do you definitely want to analyze?

 What evidence do you already have?

Which characteristics are you identifying?

How will you begin researching?

Create a rough outline for your paper.

4.  Evidence

Find at least ONE  outside source for your paper.

Revise your outline including the evidence.

Closure:

What outside source did you find?

Prove that this is a credible sources..

The Lion King

March 22, 2016

E.Q: Compare and contrast ideas in Hamlet to the Lion King.

Obj: I can compare and contrast ideas in Shakespeare's Hamlet to modern ideas in the Lion King.

Starter

Create a Venn Diagram that you will use later today.

On one side label it Hamlet, and on the other side label it the Lion King.

Activity

1.  The 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.

Closure

Evaluate your Venn Diagram.

Did you expect the movie to have as many similarities as it did?

Why or why not?

Act Five,Scene Two

March 21, 2016

E.Q: Analyze the ending of Hamlet.

Obj: I can analyze the ending of Hamlet

Starter

Summarize Act Five, Scene One from Friday.

Include major events and characters using 3-5 sentences.

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.
Hamlet Vocab 

Activity

1.  Act Five Scene Two

Characters

Hamlet

Horatio

Osric

Lord

Claudius

Gertrude

Laertes

Fortinbras

First Ambassador

Discussion
Interpret the conversation between Horatio and Hamlet.
Characterize Hamlet based on what he tells Horatio.
Describe the interaction between Hamlet and Osric.
How does Laertes and Claudius' plan work out?Explain the relationship between Horatio and Hamlet.    

2.  BBC Production

Compare and contrast how the original text compares to the film. 

Tomorrow, we will watch another film that you will compare Hamlet to.

3.  Time Permitting

Use the time you have to work on your vocabulary.

Closure

Describe your overall feelings about Hamlet. 

Support yourself with examples from the text. 

Act Five Scene One

March 18, 2016

E.Q: Compare and contrast the original text to the BBC production.

Obj: I can compare and contrast the original text to the BBC production.

Starter

Free Write Friday

or

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.
Hamlet Vocab 

Activity

1.  BBC Production 

Compare and contrast the original text to that of the BBC production.

2.  Act Five Scene One

Characters 

First Clown

Second Clown

Horatio

Hamlet

Laertes

Priest

Gertrude

Discussion Questions

Interpret the conversation the gravediggers are having.

Explain Hamlet's behaviors in the graveyard based on your observations. 

Analyze the texts comment on death.

Act Five, Scene One Part One

Act Five, Scene One Part Two

Closure

Predict what will happen in the final scene. 

Act Four Scenes Six and Seven

March 17, 2016

E.Q: Analyze the characters based on id, ego, and superego.

Obj: I can analyze the characters based on id, ego, and superego.

Starter

"Somebody that I used to Know" - Gotye

Relate the lyrics and the video to Hamlet.

(Consider what happened in the reading yesterday.)
Why do you think the actors chose this song?

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.
Hamlet Vocab 

Activity

1.  Character Graphic Organizer

At your tables, you will create a graphic organizer analyzing the motives of the following characters: 

Hamlet

Claudius

Gertrude

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern

Ophelia

Laertes

Explain how they use their

Id.

Ego.

Superego.

Decide on which they most heavily rely on.

One significant quote that exemplifies conclusion.

2.  Act Four Scenes Six and Seven  

Characters

Horatio

Servant

Sailor

King

Laertes

Messenger

Gertrude

Discussion Questions

How would you characterize Laertes?

Predict how Laertes and Claudius' plan will go.

Explain the significance of what happened with Ophelia.

3.  BBC Production 

Compare and contrast the original text to that of the BBC production.

Closure

Predict what will happen in the final act. 

Act Four Scene Five

March 16, 2016

E.Q: Deconstruct Shakespearean language and create a new interpretation. 

Obj; I can deconstruct Shakespearean language and create a new interpretation. 

Starter

Get together with your groups from yesterday.

Make sure that your entire scene is translated.

Select a portion of the scene that you will share out loud with the class.

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.
Hamlet Vocab 

Activity

1.  Shared Translations

Decide on which classmates are going to read the translation to the class.

Make sure that you read with enthusiasm and emotion.

2.  Act Four Scene Five

Characters

Gertrude

Gentleman

Horatio

Ophelia

Claudius

Laertes

Danes

Discussion Questions

Describe Ophelia's mannerisms.

Interpret what Ophelia's songs mean.

Examine Laertes reaction compared to Ophelia's.

Analyze what the flowers symbolize.

3.  Character Graphic Organizer

At your tables, you will create a graphic organizer analyzing the motives of the following characters: 

Hamlet

Claudius

Gertrude

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern

Ophelia

Laertes

Explain how they use their

Id.

Ego.

Superego.

Decide on which they most heavily rely on.

One significant quote that exemplifies conclusion.

Closure

Predict what will happen in the rest of Act Four.

Act Four Scenes One- Four

March 15, 2016

E.Q: Deconstruct Shakespearean language and create a new interpretation. 

Obj; I can deconstruct Shakespearean language and create a new interpretation. 

Starter: 

Quiz. Quiz. Trade.

Think of one question that you still have about Hamlet.

Write it down on one side of an index card. 

Then while you are completing the quiz, quiz, trade, have other students write their answer on the back.

At the end, make sure you receive your original card back. 

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.
Hamlet Vocab 

Activity

1.  Hamlet Act Four Scenes One- Four

Electronic Copy   

Characters

Claudius

Gertrude

Hamlet

Rosencrantz

Guildenstern

Fortinbras

Captain

Hamlet

Discussion

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

What does the sponge represent?

Characterize Claudius based on his actions.

What is Hamlet's opinion of Fortinbras?

2.  Translating

In groups, you will be assigned a scene from the reading we just completed.

It is your responsibility to go line by line and translate the scene.

You may pick the language you translate it to, but you must make sure that you do not leave anything out.

You also cannot change the overall meaning.

Eventually, you will be reading these new reproductions to the class.

Closure:

Did translating the text help you understand more?

Explain.

Hamlet Act Three

March 14, 2016

E.Q: Observe and analyze the motive behind characters actions.

Obj: I can observe and analyze the motive behind characters actions.

Starter: 

Summarize act three in 3-5 sentences. 

Make sure to actually open the play!

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.
Hamlet Vocab 

Activity: 

1.  BBC Production 

As a class, we will watch act three scenes three and four. 

Continue to pay attention to the characters actions and behaviors because we will once again trace the progression of Hamlet. 

2.  Hamlet STEAL chart 

Using the text from Act Three, analyze the indirect characterization of Hamlet.

When you fill out this chart compare it to the first one you created.

After you compare the charts, answer the question below the chart: 

Analyze how Hamlet has changed since Act One.

Closure: 

In general, what is your opinion on Hamlet?

Storyboardthat Act Three

March 11, 2016

E.Q: Characterize your favorite character from Hamlet.

Identify insights and interactions and make connections to your personal life. 

Identify major ideas and create a scene based on Act Three demonstrating characteristics of main characters.

Obj: I can characterize my favorite character from Hamlet.

I can identify insights and interactions of characters in Hamlet and make connections to my own life.

I can identify major ideas and create a scene that demonstrates major characteristics. 

Starter

 

 

or.

 

 

What would you want to share about our culture?

What items would you want to show them?

What ideas would you explain?

 

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. 
Hamlet Vocab 

 

 

Activity 

1. Storyboardthat 

Use the chart to help recreate act three scenes three and four in storyboardthat.

You must include dialogue between the characters. 

You may use the original or modern day language. 

Act Three, Scene Three Major Event
Act Three, Scene Three Main Idea
Quote that captures main idea.
Act Three, Scene Four Major Event
Act Three, Scene Four Main Idea
Quote that captures main idea.
Personal Take

You should be using all SIX cells!

 

2. Quarter 3 Work

All work must be turned in by Monday!!

If you need to turn anything in or make any revisions you can use the remaining time to complete it.  

Make sure to check your independent reading grade!

Also, if you have yet to finish the 3/8 Benchmark complete that. 

 

Closure:

 What is one question you still have about Act Three after completing the storyboard?