Hamlet+&+Reading+Journal+Instructions

Hamlet What you need to do for this unit:

=Task 1: Reading Journal - Due Thursday 21 July=


 * Reading Journal Instructions**



=Task 2: Create a presentation summarising the plot of Hamlet - Due 2 August=


 * Work in groups of 2-4 to create a 2-5 minute presentation summarising the plot of Hamlet.
 * You can present your summary as a narrated powerpoint or animation, a movie, a play or a song
 * Try to make your presentation engaging and interesting, such as by using humour or images
 * Include a reference to the fact that this is a tragedy, and try to explain what this means
 * You will give your presentation to the class on Tuesday 2 August or Thursday 4 August

Examples:
 * A short video summary of the plot of Hamlet: @http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english_literature/dramahamlet/hamletplotact.shtml

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=Task 3: Themes Table - Due Tuesday August 2=

Download and complete the Themes Table ==

=**Task 4: Character Analysis - Due Monday August 8**=



=Task 5: Vocabulary= = = Complete Vocab Notebook Squares for the following words:
 * Theme
 * Madness
 * Perception
 * Guilt
 * Conscience
 * Mortality
 * Soliloquy
 * Archetype
 * Narrative



=Task 6: Journal Entry - Due Tuesday 9 August=
 * Write a journal entry (appox 250 - 300 words) from the perspective of one of the characters in the novel except Hamlet (e.g Gertrude, Claudius, Polonius, Ophelia, Laertes) exploring one of the events in the novel (e.g. the big fight scene, Polonius' Murder, Hamlet's moments of madness)

=Task 7: Concept Map - Due Monday 15 August=



=Task 8: Hamlet in Art=



=**Task 9: Essay - Due Monday 22 August**=


 * Topic: How does John Marsden develop the theme of in //Hamlet: A Novel//? **

In a structured and well-expressed piece of prose, you must explore how the chosen theme is introduced and developed in the text. You should use evidence that supports your discussion. Your response should consider what the author is trying to communicate (the message) through this theme and how the novel’s structure and plot influences this.

You must structure your response using paragraphs which includes:
 * An introduction that defines the theme and introduces your discussion points
 * Main body paragraphs
 * A conclusion that sums up your discussion

Extension – a very high response to this topic will include thoughtful discussion of how the theme __enhances__ the tragic nature of the story.

Word limit: 600 – 700 words. It must be at least 600 words on the topic to be considered satisfactory.


 * Task 10 - Soliloquy - Due Tuesday 23 August**

=Resources=


 * A short video on the themes of Hamlet: @http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english_literature/dramahamlet/hamletthemesact.shtml
 * A short video on the characters of Hamlet: @http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english_literature/dramahamlet/hamletcharact.shtml

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