4.6-4.7

February 20, 2020

RL.11-12.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly engaging.

RL.11-12.7 Analyze multiple interpretations of a story, drama, or poem, evaluating how each version interprets the source text. 

Obj: I can determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in Hamlet and analyze the impact of specific word choices and how they depict the human condition.

Starter

Add an entry to your reading log. 

Vocabulary: 

Word; Irony

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.

a literary technique, originally used in Greek tragedy, by which the full significance of a character's words or actions are clear to the audience or reader although unknown to the character.

Your Definition: Activity:Add an example to your vocabulary. 
Activity 

1.  Character Committees

You will be analyzing Gertrude, Claudius, Ophelia, or Laertes.

Individually, you will answer the questions on the handout.

Then, you will form expert groups based on your character from act four.

In your groups, you will share your responses and collaborate on creating a five minute presentation.

You must have a visual for your presentation.

You will present this information to the class today.

2.  Character Committee Presentations 

Each group will be responsible from presenting a 3-5 presentation.

For each presentation, write down two facts.

3.  Hamlet 4.6-4.7

Characters

Narrator

Horatio

Gentleman

Sailor

Claudius

Laertes

Messenger

Gertrude

Discussion

Evaluate the meaning of the letter from Hamlet.

Predict how Laertes and Claudius' plan will go.

Explain the significance of what happened with Ophelia.

What language was the most impacting to the meaning?

How does this connect to the human condition?

4.  Royal Shakespeare Company

As a class, we will watch the scenes we read.

Pay close attention to the way Hamlet is characterized in the movie compared to the text.

Jot down notes about what is similar and different to what you imagined.

We will discuss this as a class.

Closure

Add an entry for act four into your reading log. 

At this point you should have 12 entries.

Reminder

You have a benchmark tomorrow.