Hopefully, learners do not sleep during a performance of Shakespeare's Hamlet. A helpful study guide introduces theater goers to the popular Shakespearean tragedy and includes activities to accompany a production of the play. Activities include a Socratic seminar, a Taboo-style game, and guidelines for writing a theater review.

Concepts

hamlet, william shakespeare, dramatic plays

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Read and analyze a series of professional theater reviews before having writers create their own

Classroom Considerations

• Aligns with Florida's language arts standards

Pros

• Provides a description of each of the main characters in the play
• Different parts of the guide connect with a variety of learning styles

Cons

• Focuses on a performance by a specific theater company, which may not align with other performances

Common Core

RH.9-10.7 RH.11-12.7