Pump up the Volume

Using Two lines from Hamlet, draw parallels between the play and the film, “Pump up the Volume”. Focus on the themes of youthful rebellion and lack of control.

Illusion vs. Reality

In a well-expressed paragraph, discuss the theme of illusion vs. reality as it applies to Act 3 Sc 4. Make sure to use a line from the play.

To Be or Not to Be

This assignment would be overdue if you’re just reading it now.

To Be or Not to Be.doc

For Wednesday’s Class: ACT 3 sc 1

ACT 3 sc 1.docx

Advertisement Assignment

Today is your last lit circle work period. We will be working on the final essay for your books next week. Crunch time.

For the first part of the period we will be discussing condensing Hamlet’s soliloquy that ends Act two into a short advertisement that delivers the same message.

The final product will be a story board.

Parent-Teen Contract/Hamlet Quiz

TODAY in class, we will be taking up scene three of act one.

Parent Teenager Contract Assignment (see below) Due Monday.

FOR FRIDAY

We will be having a quiz on act one:

-3 quotes from the quote sheet: speaker/ context/ importance to theme, plot, character.

-5 questions on the general plot.

-One Question asking on theme: pick a theme, pick an example.

Parent-teenager contract

First Shakespeare Writing Assignment

The basic premise is a News Report but I’ve asked that you do it in a Tabloid Style. The goal is to dish juicy gossip to your celebrity obsessed readers.

Hamlet News Report.PDF