Hamlet Log /assignment Checklist

1. 3.1
2. "To Be" paraphrase
3. "To Be" argument
4. To Be" project video
5. 3.2
6. 3.3
7. 3.4
8. Character interaction Act 3.4 Hamlet/Gertrude
9. Act 4 Character studies: Claudius, Gertrude, Ophelia, Laertes
10. Character Interaction charts Act 4.5 Ophelia w/ Laertes, Gertrude, Claudius.
11. Act 5.1
12. Act 5.2
13. Extended Reflection

Final Hamlet Log Entry

After your Logs for Act 5.1 and 5.2 compose one final log reflection:

Hamlet has been read and performed for over 400 years because Hamlet's  problems, conflicts, and questions as play and character are uniquely human. In many ways they are the same problems, conflicts and questions we have today.

This said, how is Hamlet modern? Your reflection should consider not only Hamlet, but also at least two other characters. You should similarly consider how Hamlet's need for certainty reflects something similar in us. (Yes, this will take a bit.of writing).

Hamlet Reading AND viewing 5.1 and 5.2 for 3/22 (A) and 3/23 (B)

Read and view Act 5 scene 1, and Act 5 scene 2 and be prepared to discuss conflicts, surprises, and revelations. Prepare questions for discussion. 

 From 3/20 and 3/21

Here's a video that will guide you through #2 Hamlet Act 4 Scene 5 Character Analysis
 

1. Ophelia in Act 4 scene 5 (with Claudius, Gertrude, and Laertes). Remember, it's entirely possible to have characters in a scene (even in a passage) all talking about a different subject without knowing it (like Hamlet and Gertrude). So pay attention to what you think Ophelia is talking about and what the others are talking about with her (or about her). What might even this say about Ophelia's situation? (From this you should be able to write about her evolution as a character for the Log)

2. Follow Laertes development from 1.2, 1.3, 2.1 (indirect), 3.1, and 4.5 - 4.7 who is he really? How does he change or evolve? What do you learn? Most importantly, what's your opinion? (This will probably help complete your analysis of him for the log as well.)

3. For Viewing: Hamlet Act 5

 5.1  

 5.2

Hamlet TW 3/27 and 3/28

ALL Logs Due 3/27 (A) and 3/28 (B)

Hamlet Act IV Due 3/9 (B) or 3/10 (A)

ACT IV Assignment

ACT 4
Please compose Analyses of the following characters in Act 4
Ophelia
Laertes
Gertrude
Claudius

Include: What is each character's motivation in the scenes in which they appear?

1. How does the character feel about the events in Act 4

2. What do other characters say about the character?

3. How is he/she important to the act.

4. What insights do you gain by comparing your character to Hamlet?

5. Do you learn something new about them?

6. What questions are raised by each character's behavior in this act?

7. What questions that you've previously  had are answered by your character's words and/or behaviors?

Due 3/09 (B) or 3/10 (A) as a reminder, these are not simple, one paragraph or one log page reflections. They will take some time and consideration.

Independent Novel Study and Assignments Timeline

 Independent Novel Study Assignment Handouts are in DRIVE

 

Deadlines: 

Complete Novel by the end of Spring Break.

3/24: Select an appropriate work of  Literary Criticism that explores your novel from one of these critical literary lenses:

Feminist

Marxist

New Historical / Cultural

Post Colonial

Eco - Criticism

Critical Race Theory (CRT)

Then assess the value and validity of their argument in the context of your work.

After School Sessions - We will meet after school 3/27 - 4/1 to discuss themes, character, and style in these works. For these you should have notes already prepared about significant questions, issues, themes. (1 project grade for attendance and participation, 1 project grade for prepared notes)

3/27 - Sula

3/28 - Under the Feet of Jesus

3/29 - The Crossing

3/30 - Go Tell it on the Mountain

3/31 - The Round House

3/31: Complete "Found Poem" Exercise and Compose "Found Poem" from a passage in your work  with explanation of relevance... Example is in Dropbox (Project Grade)

Final Paper Submission: 4/4 11:59 PM Remember to proof read your work before you submit your paper. (6 Weeks Test Grade, Project Grade)

Q3 Preparation and Reminders

Question 3 - Open Prose 

Remember that your essay must reflect on a theme from the work you write about and connect it to the Big Question in the Prompt if it is to score above a 4. 

Thus, I'd like you to review theme statements before your timed writing. The following links provide a quick tutorial to remind you of theme, examples, and a frame.

Assignment -Theme Drive Folder

1. Review the material in the theme tutorial file, 

2. then read the sample theme statements and feedback from the presentation

3. with these works as a guide (Ma Rainey, Streetcar, or Song of Solomon) please compose responses to 1982, 2004, and 2006 Prompts from the Question 3 Handout (only one work per prompt).

4. After you draft your responses using the template format, type your work on a google document and share it with your class drive folder (label the doc with you name + Q3) 

5. Due Friday (B) and Monday (A) (3rd period should do this tonight).