a) What do you know about Hamlet, the "Melancholy
Dane"?
Honestly, all I know is that Hamlet is one of
Shakespeare’s great works and that it is often taught in high school. I know
nothing of the Melancholy Dane.
b) What do you know
about Shakespeare?
As for Shakespeare I know he was a great writer that
made a dent in the literature world. He is very well known for Romeo &
Juliet.
c) Why do so many students involuntarily frown when they hear
the name "Shakespeare"?
The Old English is difficult to understand and when
students do not understand they tend to loose interest. It also takes much more
effort from the reader to understand the storyline rather than any other novel.
The fact that all of his works were written such a long time ago also plays a
part in that. Students want to read modern novels.
d) What can we do to make studying this play an amazing
experience we'll never forget?
Collaborating
and reading in groups and as a class would be great. I always learn more when
more brains are involved J. We
should alternate from group readings to class discussions the next. This way we
have the chance to help our peers understand the play, and if our peers are
doubtful about something we can discuss it as a class and Dr. Preston. If we
would like to get more creative we can even play jeopardy with comprehension
questions that would allow the whole class to get involved and understand what
they did not.
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