5.2

March 2, 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

Ophelia

What's going on in this artwork?

What was your first reaction to this artwork? 

Why do you think you had the reaction? 

How does the painter's treatment of the subject or scene compare with Shakespeare's?

Vocabulary: 

Word; Literal

Part of Speech: Adj.

Dictionary Definition: taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or allegory

Your Definition:

Activity:What is the literal meaning of head in the clouds?
Activity:
1.  Graffiti Poster Presentation

You will get a few minutes to finalize your poster.

Make sure you know who is going to share the information.

2. Act Five Scene Two

Characters

Narrator

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.
Evaluate how Laertes and Claudius' plan works out?

Explain the relationship between Horatio and Hamlet.    

3.  Hamlet Production

As a class, we will watch the end of Hamlet.

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.

4.  Socratic Seminar Prep

On Tuesday, we will have a Socratic seminar discussing the human condition in Hamlet. 

Topic

Human Condition

Driving Question:

How does the play Hamlet portray complexities of being human?

Requirements

Create at least 2 HOT questions to ask during the seminar.

Find evidence that demonstrates the complexities of being human.

In order to receive 100% you must ask a question, answer a question, and use evidence.

If you DO NOT speak you can revise only up to 80%.

Closure: 

Add on to your reading log.

Your reading log is due tomorrow, March 3.  

Homework

Prepare for seminar and complete the log.