Hamlet Socratic Seminar

March 4, 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. 

SL.11-12.1 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 11-12 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.

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.

I can participate in collaborative discussions building on others' ideas and expressing my own clearly and persuasively. 

Starter

Get with a partner and have them check your questions for the seminar to make sure they are higher order.

If you can answer with yes, no, or one word then you need to reconsider what you are asking.

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.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.

2.  Socratic Seminar

Find a partner to complete the peer observation for during the seminar.

Remember we will pause to give each other feedback in the middle of the round.

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: 

Write a five sentence reflection on the quality of the seminar. 

Reminder

Benchmark remediation is due Friday.

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