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CommonLit

Common Lit: Hamlet 1.3.78

For Students 7th - 8th
A learning module that begins with the poem "Hamlet 1.3.78" by Gary Soto accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher...
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Other

Hamlet Online

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an excellent site offering a directory of web pages devoted to Hamlet. Links are divided into categories: directories, discussions, full text, humor, movies, papers, spinoffs, and summaries.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: "Hamlet" and the Elizabethan Revenge Ethic

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The theme of revenge was very popular in Elizabethan drama. This lesson plan helps students understand how Shakespeare used that convention in "Hamlet."
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Shmoop University

Shmoop: Hamlet Quotes

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a series of quotations from Hamlet and connects them to themes found in the play.
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Shmoop University

Shmoop: Hamlet Themes

For Students 9th - 10th
From the the concept of madness, to lies and deceit in Hamlet this site provides an interesting analysis of the various themes in the play.
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Shmoop University

Shmoop: Hamlet Symbolism, Imagery, and Allegory

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how Shakespeare using symbolism, imagery and allegory in his play Hamlet.
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Shmoop University

Shmoop: Hamlet: In a Nutshell

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an overview of the plot of Hamlet as well as giving background information the time period in which Shakespeare wrote this play.
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Shmoop University

Shmoop: Hamlet Questions

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of thought-provoking questions on Hamlet are presented in this site.
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TES Global

Blendspace: Characters in Hamlet

For Students 9th - 10th
A learning module with links to twelve videos to use while reading William Shakespeare's Hamlet.
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TES Global

Blendspace: Hamlet

For Students 9th - 10th
Seventeen video links to view while reading William Shakespeare's Hamlet.
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Digital History

Digital History: Fighting Against Guerrillas: The Strategic Hamlet Program [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the ill-conceived Strategic Hamlet Program, designed by the government of Ngo Dinh Diem to fight against the growing influence of Ho Chi Minh and his Vietcong in the fight for Vietnam. [pdf]
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Just Books Read Aloud

Just Books Read Aloud: Hamlet and the Enormous Chinese Dragon Kite

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A video of the book "Hamlet and the Enormous Chinese Dragon Kite", written by Brian Lies. Just Books Read Aloud is a site that includes children's books read aloud by normal (but enthusiastic) readers.
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Other

Universite De Liege: Introduction to Hamlet

For Students 9th - 10th
French and English language site devoted to the study and production of Shakespeare's "Hamlet."
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Literature & Composition: Appearance vs. Reality

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is an introduction to the literary theme of appearance vs. reality using Hamlet, a tragedy by William Shakespeare. It features a list of key terms including literary devices and dramatic terms; essential questions including how the...
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Hamlet Haven: Annotated Bibliography

For Students 9th - 10th
This extensive and well-organized site will be a help to anyone writing about Shakespeare's famous prince. Some articles are full text, others are citations with abstracts, and all are scholarly and well-indexed.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Hamlet Meets Chushingura: Traditions of the Revenge Tragedy

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson plan, students will consider Hamlet Meets Chushingura: Traditions of the Revenge Tragedy. Worksheets and other supporting materials can be found under the Resources tab.
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Absolute Shakespeare

Absolute Shakespeare: Hamlet Commentary

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a very detailed commentary, referring to specific lines and quotations throughout its length.
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Other

Shakespeare Resource Center: Hamlet, Prince of Denmark

For Students 9th - 10th
This play synposis offers a list of characters as well. Links from the page offer broader Shakespeare resources.
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Shmoop University

Shmoop: Hamlet Plot Analysis

For Students 9th - 10th
This concise plot analysis discusses the major points of initial action, conflict, complication and climax.
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Folger Shakespeare Library

Folger Shakespeare Library: Lesson Plan Archive: Enter Ophelia

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson plan to help students learn more about Ophelia's mad scenes in Act IV of "Hamlet."
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TES Global

Tes: The Lion King Film Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a film guide for the movie The Lion King, a loose adaptation of Shakespeare's play Hamlet, to be used with younger children. Discussion questions for pre and post viewing and a writing...
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Emory University

Emory University: "Hamlet"

For Students 9th - 10th
Clickable list to paintings inspired by scenes from Shakespeare's "Hamlet."
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Renaissance Humanism

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan explores Renaissance humanism in both "Hamlet" and "The Birth of Venus." Included in the lesson plan is an overview, practice, objectives, resources, preparation, and more.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Shakespeare Uncovered: Collection

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Shakespeare Uncovered combines history, biography, iconic performances, new analysis, and the personal passions of its celebrated hosts to tell the stories behind the stories of Shakespeare's greatest plays. The Series 3 resources:...

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