Lesson plan

Lesson plan for day 4 of the Hamlet unit. The ghost's story and command, Hamlet's antic disposition, and Polonius spying on Laertes.

Lesson plan for day 5 of the Hamlet unit. Spies, the Fortinbras news, Polonius's long speeches, the players, and Hamlet's soliloquy.

Lesson plan for day 6 of the Hamlet unit. The "To be or not to be" soliloquy, the scene with Ophelia, and two plans to learn Hamlet's secret.

Lesson plan for day 7 of the Hamlet unit. Appearance and reality, Horatio as Hamlet's ideal friend, and the play within the play.

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.

Lesson plan for day 1 of the Othello unit. Iago's grievance against Cassio, the beast imagery he uses for Othello, and Brabantio's anger.