Block 2 Post questions here!

Hi all! Remember to read Act II, and then post your discussion questions pertaining to Act I and II at the bottom of this post.

Also, be sure to post your fun Hamlet finds on the post below. We'll share some of our favorites in class.

A little Hamlet humor....be sure to add your favorite to the comment section!

Block 1 homework and reminders

Your homework is to read Act II. Then look at Hamlet's soliloquy in Act II, and complete the observation section for the soliloquy on the analysis sheet. The questions are: What can we tell about Hamlet's state of mind in this soliloquy? Has he changed from Act I, since he has seen the ghost?

Remember to view the film if you are unable to attend the field trip. Have a nice weekend.

Block 2 Homework reminders

Your homework is to finish the analysis chart, and then, on the back, to answer the question we posed in class:"Who is Hamlet? What do we know about his state of mind?"

You need to read Act II for Tuesday, and be sure you see the Branagh version of the film by next week. The film is available through Amazon for 2 dollars.

Notice and focus analysis sheet

Moore                                                                                                  Name

Analysis Process

QUESTION:____________________________________________________________________________

Remember that when you read you might consider the following list helpful for making your observations.

·         Important words or word choice

·         Patterns

·         Binaries (opposites)

·         Making the implicit explicit (Making things obvious that might not seem obvious)

·         How the piece is put together (Structure of the passage, sentence, chapter etc.)

·         Repetitions

·         Anomalies

·         Literary Devices

 

 

 

Observation                                                 Interpretive           

                                                                         Leap                                                                           

 

Rough Draft of analysis:

 

 

Revision of analysis (focus on precision and clarity):

Block 1 homework

Your homework is to read Act II for Monday, to view the Branagh version of Hamlet (available through Amazon for $2, if you are unable to join us on Thursday for the field trip).

Also, you are to write a one -two page close analysis of Hamlet's soliloquy in Act I. The purpose of the analysis is to answer the following question, "Who is Hamlet and what is his state of mind as the play opens?"

Remember, when doing a close analysis you will want to employ the "notice and focus" techniques that we have used in class before you write. I will upload the notice and focus analysis sheet to jog your memory.

Field Trip Take 2

We are planning on Hamlet in the Little Theater on Thursday. Bring your permission slip and your lunch.

Block 2 Notes

Today in class we began Hamlet. Be sure to bring your Hamlet book with you on Wednesday, and enjoy your evening....no homework :)

"Who's there?"

Shakepeare's "problem play" begins with the question "Who's there?" Our study of Hamlet will begin  on Wednesday or Thursday depending upon your section. Take a moment to watch the trailer and get a taste for what's to be (or not to be)...sorry, couldn't resist :)    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rd74Gniz-A   Here's an overview of the week ahead!

• Second block--Monday's class will review synthesis paragraphs and do some peer review. Your sampling paper will be due on Friday to allow you a bit more time to revise and improve your sythesis paragraphs.  On Wednesday you will work on your sampling paper in class. On Friday we begin our study of Hamlet. I will collect Heart of Darkness books on Friday. Please bring your book with you! On February 14, Mr. Lester and I are sponsoring a in school field trip for the showing of Kenneth Branagh's masterful version of Hamlet. We're planning for pizza and popcorn :)

• First block-- On Tuesday's class you will have time to work on your sampling paper. Please remember that Tuesday is a shortened student day. Come prepared to work on your paper. On Thursday your sampling paper is due; please bring your Heart of Darkness book to class. On Thursday we will also begin our study of Hamlet by combining Mr. Lester's SUPA class and our AP class in the Little Theater. Mr. Lester and I are really excited about joining our respective classes for this lesson. Mr. Lester and I are arranging for an in school field trip on February 14, for the full length showing of Kenneth Branagh's masterful version of Shakespeare's play. We're planning for pizza and popcorn....stay tuned :)