Lesson Plan

Grade 11 ELA Module 1: Unit 2, Lesson 2

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What tools did Shakespeare use to develop his characters in the play Hamlet? With the resource, pupils engage in a discussion about how the character Claudius introduces and develops Hamlet. They explain how word choices in Claudius's monologue impact Hamlet's character development.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Have individuals write an obituary for Hamlet's father 
Classroom Considerations
  • The second of 25 consecutive lessons from the Grade 11 ELA Module 1: Unit 2 series 
  • Print student copies of the Short Response Rubric and Checklist
Pros
  • Provides a list of vocabulary to pre-teach to support English learners
  • Includes considerations for lesson differentiation 
Cons
  • None