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Shakespeare’s Hamlet is a tale of love, hate, war, and murder. This poetically and emotionally rich play has been around for over 400 years, and there are still near infinite interpretations for its major themes. In this unit, you will read one of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies, looking at the influence of literary, poetic, and plot devices, as well as the qualities of drama, as opposed to other genres. You will also examine the intense conflicts facing the main characters. Good Luck! // Maine Learning Results: // English Language Arts - A. //Reading// A2 //Literary Texts// Grades 9-Diploma //Hamlet// // Students read text, within a grade-appropriate span of text complexity and present analyses of fiction, nonfiction, drama, and poetry using excerpts from the text to defend their assertions. // // a. Analyze the characters' external and internal conflicts. // • many of //Hamlet//'s themes and characters are open to interpretation. • literary and poetic devices enrich the style, feel, and plot of //Hamlet//. • genres can have a huge effect on literature and purpose, as well as how they are perceived by audiences. • How do you interpret the many ambiguous aspects of //Hamlet//? • How do literary and poetic devices enrich the theme, style, and plot of //Hamlet//? • Why is //Hamlet//'s genre influential to its importance and quality? • terminology - tragedy, comedy, aside, soliloquy, irony, meter, allusion, foreshadowing, exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, denouement, alliteration, assonance, onomatopoeia, rhyme scheme, simile, stanza, metaphor, simile • critical details - characters and events of //Hamlet.// • techniques - active reading, rather than passive reading, to get more out of text. • important people and events - William Shakespeare and influence on English drama. • demonstrate clear understanding and definition of literary and poetic devices. • interpret and judge ambiguous elements of the text. • apply historical context to deepen understanding of a play. • (a) analyze the characters' external and internal conflicts. • imagine the reception //Hamlet// would receive in 1600s England. • realize active reading techniques to improve understanding and observation. You are a main character from Hamlet, and you're frustrated! Whether it be your family crisis, a doomed romance, or fear of insanity, your problems are becoming too much to deal with. Should you "bear the slings and arrows" of your situation, or "take arms" against your problems "and by opposing end them?" A new MTV reality show, "Shakespeare Group Therapy" has gladly made your struggle the subject of an upcoming episode. In each episode, Shakespearean characters blog about their conflicts and ask for advice from friends and family. In the conclusion, each character shares their blogs with one another, hopefully without a violent confrontation! As a character on the show, explain your conflicts to the blogging community, and seek advice for your troubles. You are expected to come to class prepared (having done the assigned reading and any homework due that day) and ready to participate. In-class participation is very important to this class. Disrespect of your peers will not be tolerated. Plagiarism is a serious issue, and **absolutely will not be tolerated** with no exceptions**.** Plagiarized work will receive a zero and the student will face serious consequences according to school policy. The final grade in this class is 100 points, all of which are gained by completing the mandatory assignments. While some items are worth more, all items are still expected to be completed. · In-class participation counts for 30 points - this **includes** **completing** assigned homework and **readings** and participating in class discussions and activities. Students are allowed one unexcused absence without any loss of points. · The performance task counts for 20 points – this includes completing the blog and presenting it to the class. The performance task will be evaluated according to the corresponding rubrics. · The persuasive essay counts for 15 points. This will be evaluated according to the corresponding rubric and will be due the day of the presentations. · The vocabulary quiz counts for 15 points. There will be a definitions and matching section along with a section seeking examples of each term from the play. You will be allowed to use the play for this second portion. · In-Class Assignments and Homework count for 20 points. Homework is any work assigned in class and not finished in class. This section includes the Inspiration product, reading reflection, and play review || Numerical Grade  ||
 * Teacher: Mr. Ted Gill **
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 * Late Work and Absences: ** Absent students will meet with me before the next class, if possible, in order to assist with missing homework. I will also make sure the students are prepared with the information and handouts required to complete the assigned work. Homework will be expected by the next class, and will not be penalized for lateness if the absence was valid (appointment, emergency, illness). Unexcused l ate work turned in before the class after the due date will lose 5 points; all late work turned in during the class after the due date will lose 10 points. After that, students must come help design a work contract to make up the work. You are encouraged to meet with me if you are having problems that can interfere with you homework.
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 * A+  || 100-96  ||
 * A  || 95-91  ||
 * B+  || <span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: Times; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">90-86 <span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: Times; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> ||
 * <span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: Times; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">B <span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: Times; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> || <span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: Times; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">85-81 <span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: Times; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> ||
 * <span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: Times; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">C+ <span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: Times; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> || <span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: Times; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">80-76 <span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: Times; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> ||
 * <span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: Times; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">C <span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: Times; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> || <span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: Times; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">75-71 <span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: Times; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> ||
 * <span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: Times; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">D+ <span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: Times; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> || <span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: Times; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">70-66 <span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: Times; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> ||
 * <span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: Times; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Not Done Yet <span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: Times; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> || <span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: Times; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">65-0 <span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: Times; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> ||