Lesson Plan

Grade 11 ELA Module 1: Unit 2, Lesson 11

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What is Hamlet's attitude towards life and death in Shakespeare's Hamlet? Scholars continue reading the play to answer the question, paying particular attention to Hamlet's most famous soliloquy. By holding a discussion and completing writing exercises, learners focus on how word choice impacts the passage's meaning.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Engage pupils in a Socratic seminar about the meaning of Hamlet's soliloquy 
Classroom Considerations
  • Lesson 11 from the Grade 11 ELA Module 1: Unit 2 series
  • Present lessons consecutively 
Pros
  • Provides differentiation options 
  • Includes a helpful learning sequence with symbols showing vocabulary words and text-dependent questions 
Cons
  • None
Common Core