Act Three, Scene Two

March 3, 2015

E.Q: Debate whether Hamlet is mentally insane or grief stricken.

Obj: I can analyze Hamlet's characterization and support my opinion with textual evidence.

Starter:

Based on the play so far, do you believe Hamlet is crazy or grieving?

Find evidence in the text to support your reasoning.

 

Vocabulary:

Copy both of these documents.

We will review 5 words as a class, and you will also create your own unique set of terms.

Use Viva Vocab for this element.

It will go for a grade at the end of the unit.

Hamlet Vocab 

Activity:

 1.  Act Three, Scene Two

Watch the BBC production of Hamlet. 

BBC Production

1:28-1:41

Part Two

 3:25-8:35

 

 Discussion

What does the play reveal about Claudius?

Predict what will happen next.

2.  Debate

Hamlet

Crazy or Grieving?

Use the information from the starter to formulate your stance.

Helpful Articles:
Grief Help Guide
Mental Illness
Mayo Clinic Mental Illness

Closure:

Has your opinion changed from the beginning of class?

Why or why not?