Lesson Plan

Grade 11 ELA Module 1: Unit 2, Lesson 4

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How does a soliloquy differ from a monologue? Scholars read the first soliloquy from Shakespeare's Hamlet and compare it to Claudius's monologue. They also engage in a group discussion about Hamlet's character development.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Have individuals write and perform a monologue from the perspective of any character from the play 
Classroom Considerations
  • Present the lessons in order 
  • Requires chart paper and multicolored markers
  • The fourth lesson from the Grade 11 ELA Module 1, Unit 2 series
Pros
  • Provides elements of a high-performance writing response
  • Includes a list of vocabulary to support non-native English speakers
Cons
  • None