Introduction
Introduction
Shakesperian plays, such as Hamlet, may not seem so relatable to today's society. Once you dig a little deeper it is easy to see many similarites to society today, primarily in relation to human behavior.
Task
Task
In groups of four you will analyze your assigned scene and write 2-3 paragraphs on how that scene could be modernized. From there, your group will perform your modernized scene. By doing this we can create a better understanding of Hamlet while having fun doing it!
Process
Process
You will get into groups of four and I will assign you one of the following scenes from Hamlet:
- Act I, scene i
- Act I, scene ii
- Act I, scenes iii-iv
- Act I, scene v-Act II, scene i
- Act II, scene ii
- Act III, scene i
- Act III, scene iii
- Act III, scene iv
- Act IV, scenes i-ii
- Act IV, scenes iii-iv
- Act IV, scene vii
- Act V, scene i
- Act V, scene ii
From there you and your group will individually write 2-3 paragraphs on how you could modernize Hamlet. You then will write your scene as a script and perform it in class.
Evaluation
Evaluation
You will be evaluated on the following:
- Creativity
- Group cooperation
- Completion of WebQuest task
- Script
- Performance
Conclusion
Conclusion
In closing, I hope that this WebQuest was an enjoyable activity that helped you to better understand Hamlet.
Credits
Credits
- createwebquest.com
- questgarden.com
Teacher Page
Teacher's Page
Learners: This project is aimed at 12th grade students that completed reading Hamlet.
Standards: To engage in group work, make relevant and personal connections the text, and to value the text.