Speak the Speech

You must memorize 10 lines of a speech for Thursday, January 8. They must be 10 consecutive lines by a single speaker. Generally, it's best to start at the beginning of a speaker's lines, so it all makes sense. Go to a logical stopping point, so you don't stop in the middle of a thought.

It's a 10 point project--one point for each line recited correctly. You will get two extra points for reciting for the class, and one extra point for every two lines above 10.

The Play's the Thing

For Monday, December 15, finish reading Act 3, Scene 2. Complete the reading questions (all three of them!) and the anticipation chart (with the quotes on it).

Play Armchair Psychoanalyst

Your reports on two reasons why Hamlet is acting so strangely are due Tuesday, December 9. For those who did not get the assignment sheet, you can find it on Edline. Be sure to use direct quotes to support your arguments.

What a piece of work is a man!

Read Act 2, Scene 2 and answer the reading questions for Friday. The Hamlet psychology writing piece is due Tuesday, December 9. As an alternative to an essay, you may also submit your analysis as an audio or video presentation. In either case, make sure you use some direct quotes and specific examples to support your arguments.

Has love made Hamlet crazy?

Read Hamlet Act 2, Scene 1 for Wednesday, Dec. 3. Check Edline for reading questions.

Murder Most Foul

Complete Act One over the break. Answer all of the questions on scenes 3-5. For those who were absent or misplaced their questions, I have put them on Edline. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Enter Ghost, Exit Ghost, Enter Hamlet . . .

For Tuesday, read Act One, Scenes 1 and 2, and answer the reading questions. If you were not in class Friday, the questions are on Edline, and the play can be read here.

Journal Entry for Wednesday, November 19

Write about a time you had to do something you really did not want to do. How did you handle the situation?

Bonus topic: How would Hamlet answer this question?

Hamlet Part 2: Everyone Dies

Except Horatio. That's how Hamlet ends, more or less. Find out when, how and why they die by finishing the story for Wednesday. Expect a quiz similar to the first one.

Something is rotten in the state of Denmark.

Read the story version of Hamlet through page 184 for Monday, November 17. A quiz will happen on that day.

To read or not to read, that is the question.

The answer is . . . read! Remember to read the handout on Shakespeare and The Globe. Take thorough notes, which you can use on the quiz.

My first post!

I have joined the 21st century and now have a blog for my classes. It was the best of times . . .