Lesson Plan

Grade 11 ELA Module 1: Unit 2, Lesson 1

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How can an author's decisions impact a text? Using an insightful resource, scholars begin their study of Hamlet by reading Act 1.1. They explore the language, characters, and setting in small groups. Upon finishing group work, pupils complete a Quick Write to analyze Shakespeare's choices about the play's beginning.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Have small groups design book covers for the play 
  • Show a film version of Hamlet
Classroom Considerations
  • First in a series of 25 lessons from the Grade 11 ELA Module 1: Unit 2, and order is important
  • Provide copies of Hamlet for each student
Pros
  • Incorporates instructional notes and differentiation options throughout the lesson 
  • Targets several Common Core standards
Cons
  • None