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Hamlet

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Who speaks the first line of Shakespeare's Hamlet? Who is the last character to die in the tragedy? Whose death drives Ophelia mad? Readers' knowledge of the play is tested by 24 such clues in a crossword puzzle.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Have class members assess the strengths and weaknesses of the puzzle and then use these ideas to create their own puzzle
Classroom Considerations
  • The 25 clues focus on identifying events and characters rather than on the significance of the events or the character's actions
Pros
  • Includes an answer sheet
Cons
  • The wording of the clues makes it difficult to determine what answer is correct
Common Core