Drama

Lesson plan for day 8 of the Hamlet unit. Claudius at prayer and the reason Hamlet spares him.

Lesson plan for day 9 of the Hamlet unit. The closet scene, the ghost that only Hamlet can see, and Hamlet's pretense of madness.

Lesson plan for day 10 of the Hamlet unit. Claudius's fear of Hamlet, the death of Polonius, and Fortinbras as a model of action.

Lesson plan for day 11 of the Hamlet unit. Ophelia's madness, Laertes' return, and Hamlet's escape from the pirates.

Lesson plan for day 12 of the Hamlet unit. Claudius persuades Laertes to join the plot against Hamlet.

Lesson plan for day 13 of the Hamlet unit. The grave diggers, Hamlet's age, and Ophelia's burial.

Lesson plan for day 14 of the Hamlet unit. Hamlet's account of the voyage, Osric, the duel, and Fortinbras's closing words.

A ten question quiz on the ghost, the family ties, and the advice that Ophelia hears.

A short quiz on the spies, Hamlet's love letter, and his orders to the players.

A ten question quiz on the grave diggers, the duel, and the end of the play.

A ten question quiz on the editors' introduction, Shakespeare's language, and his life.

Study questions for every scene of Hamlet, to answer before each class.