Shakespeare:

Today:

I assigned the final project for Hamlet.  This will count as a test grade.

You cast the play:  With a partner, select the 5 main parts and cast them with modern players.  For each one write 2-3 sentences as to why you cast them.. Be specific.

We finished act 4.

I smell a quiz on act 4.......

Shakespeare

Hamlet Final Project

Each of you will need to select from the following projects:

 

1. You act the scene:  Perform one act of the play on stage, in costume (15 minute min.)  Lines must ne memorized.  This will be graded on effort- so give it your all.

 

2. You play the teacher:  Teach a 30 minute class on any aspect of the play.  You have long imagined it, now try it. Much like a real teacher, your aim should be to use varied, interesting instruction.  This must include some form of assessment at the end.

 

3. You make the Movie:  Select one scene from the play and film and edit it. (10 minute min.)  Please only consider this if you have equipment available.

 

4. Hamlet, Part 2.  Create a sequel to the play.  You must have a script and a way (storyboard/painting/powerpoint, etc.) to present it to the class.  (15 min)

 

 

5. Paper: Theme: Select a topic from the play that interests you and write and essay in which you explore the development of that topic throughout the play. Come to a conclusion that you think the play comes to regarding the topic and give clear reasons.

 

Then, in the second part of the essay, personally respond to the topic/theme. Do you agree or disagree with the play regarding the theme? How has that idea been a part of your narrative? Suggested themes:

Morality: the nature of good and evil

Betrayal

Death (murder, suicide)

Power and Politics (corruption?)

Sex (gender issues, love vs. lust)

Love

Friendship and loyalty

Duty/ Responsibility

Revenge

 

Project idea of you own?  See me!  Anything flies.

 

 

Timeline:

Monday and Tuesday = Work days.

 

Wed. = Project due.

Brit Lit:

Today:

We took notes on the Globe

We watched the 15 min doc:  Why Shakespeare?

You were each given a random line from a play and had to read it in a given emotion.

We acted out act 1, sc2-3

Shakespeare:

Today:

Hamlet and the Pirates- the lost scene
In a small group, create a 25-30 line lost scene that explains how Hamlet convinces them to help out and return him to Denmark.  What does he offer?  Please include 5 of the 7 language tricks in your script.

We performed some.

Brit Lit:

Today:

We started with a brief intro to the very few things that we know about Shakespeare.

We paired up and did Shakespearian Insults.

We began Act 1, sc 1, complete with fake blood.