R English 4 Hamlet Act 3 Scene 4 Rachel Lenkei

Jan. 2, 2014

Enduring Understandings:
The language, words, and dialogue of a text are essential to understanding the progression of a plot and the development of characters

Essential Questions:
How can one tell if someone is mad? To what extent are ones actions driven by a belief in Fate or a divine power over free will?

Objectives:
Students will be able to: Express analysis of text through writing Examine character development throughout a text Analyze themes in relation to characters

Materials: Student copies of Hamlet Procedures: Warm Up: Review events of Act 1/2/3 Guided Reading: Continue reading Act 3 Scene 4 after Polonius is killed Why does the Ghost appear to Hamlet? What purpose does he serve? If the Queen cant see the Ghost, are we sure that he is real? How does Hamlet justify killing Polonius? Is Hamlet crazy or sane? What does Gertrude think? Read Act 4 Scene 1 Pass back writing Hold on to for longer assignment Assessment: Recall of play events, participation in discussion Standards:
CC.1.3.11-12.A: Determine and analyze the relationship between two or more themes or central ideas of a text, including the development and interaction of the themes; provide an objective summary of the text. CC.1.3.11-12.B: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences and conclusions based on and related to an authors implicit and explicit assumptions and beliefs. CC.1.3.11-12.E: Evaluate the structure of texts including how specific sentences, paragraphs and larger portions of the texts relate to each other and the whole. CC.1.5.11-12.A: Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions on grades level topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively. CC.1.3.11-12.F: Evaluate how words and phrases shape meaning and tone in texts.