Finishing Hamlet

March 3, 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

Act Five Figurative Language Form 

Identify an example of figurative language in act five.

Make sure to include the type of figurative language and explain what it means. 

Vocabulary: 

Word; Euphemism

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.

"“downsizing” as a euphemism for cuts"

Your Definition:

Activity:Find another example to include. 

Activity:

1. Act Five Scene Two

Audiobook 

Listen from 30:00-end for first and second block.

Third block should start at 22:30 and play to end. 

Characters

Narrator

Hamlet

Claudius

Laertes

Osric

Gertrude

Horatio

Fortinbras

Ambassador

Discussion
Summarize the end of the play.

What is your reaction to the ending?

How do you connect to these ideas?

2.  Socratic Seminar Prep

Tomorrow,  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 by 11:59 tonight. 

Homework

Prepare for seminar and complete the log.

Reminder

Benchmark remediation is due Friday.

All missing work and revisions must be submitted by 3:00 Friday.