Lesson
Plan One- Introduction to Unit on Hamlet
š 1.14 TSW apply effective research skills
š 1.17 TSW develop personal,
imaginative, and analytical responses to literature
š 2.02
TSW extend reading vocabulary
š 2.09
TSW determine the impact of literary elements on texts
Set
TSW view PowerPoint on the “Tragic Hero,” which is linked to
teacher’s main website; the first few slides of this Presentation serve as the
“set,” by breaking down the words and the meaning of the characterization of
the “Tragic Hero” to get the students’ attention and to get them thinking about
what this type of character, which is a prominent aspect of Hamlet adds to a literary work,
especially a drama.
Student Learning Objectives
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TSW analyze Shakespeare’s characterization of the protagonist, Hamlet, thus
developing an
understanding of the “tragic hero” type of
character
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TSW compose an analysis of
Shakespeare’s use of the tragic hero in Hamlet
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TSW compile a list of new vocabulary
words and their meanings, using each in a sentence
Instructional Procedures
** (All information needed by students can be found in the
PowerPoint presentation on teacher’s website and in the
pages attached to the links on the Unit Plan and on the
“Links” page).**
1.)
TSW view PowerPoint Presentation on Hamlet and the tragic hero, which is
linked to teacher’s main website
2.)
TSW then complete exercise on handout
(also linked to teacher’s website) to help begin the brainstorming stage of the
writing process
3.)
TSW submit, via email, the completed
handout, for review by the teacher
4.)
TTW review each completed handout,
adding comments and/or suggestions as applicable
5.)
TSW submit, via email, an analysis of
at least 2 (double-spaced) pages that discusses the characterization of Hamlet
as a tragic hero by Shakespeare
6.)
TTW review each student’s analysis and
provide suggestions for revisions, if applicable
7.)
TSW submit, via email, his or her
revision for a grade
8.)
TTW return each graded analysis with
comments and/or suggestions for future writing assignments
9.)
TSW submit, via email, a list of at
least 10 new vocabulary words and their meanings
10.) TTW review vocabulary lists, adding any
relevant definitions, and return to students, via email
11.) TSW then use the new vocabulary words in
either a well-composed paragraph or, in an original piece of creative writing
(such as a poem, song lyrics, or short dialogue), to be posted as a collection
on teacher’s website
12.) TSW submit paragraph or creative writing
work, via email
13.) TTW review each submission, add comments or
suggestions, and allow students to revise (if necessary), and
resubmit before work is posted and given a
final grade
Checks for Understanding and Guided
Practice
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Checks are included in numbers 4, 6, 8,
10, and 13 above; guided practice is included in numbers 2, 5, 7, 9, and 11.
Materials Needed
For completion of this lesson, TSW require access to the
internet, an easily accessible personal email account, and the use of Microsoft
Word. All necessary information can be
found within the links contained in the “Unit Plan” page, and on the “Links”
page on the teacher’s main website.
(Even the full text of Hamlet
is online; no textbook is necessary).