Hamlet's Soliloquy

Good Morning!

Please put your cell phones completely out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. NOTE: Please bring a book to class vs. reading a book on your phone.  

1.  Independent Reading -- Let's resume reading at the beginning of class.

2.  Module #4 -- "The Value of Life"  -- Yesterday, I led you through Hamlet's soliloquy, explaining each part and emphasizing the parts that express Hamlet's view of life.  You followed along by annotating your copy which you will keep until after you have written the final essay for this module.

3. Activity #10 -- Yesterday you also recorded and explained in your WRITER'S JOURNAL three figures of speech (metaphors) from the soliloquy.  (Please keep up with journal assignments as it will be a significant part of your grade for this grading period.  The assignments are recorded on the side board.)

4.  Activity #11 -- Summarizing.  In your WRITER'S JOURNAL write a summary of Hamlet's soliloquy:
          What is the big issue in Hamlet's soliloquy?
          What claim or argument about the value of life does
          Hamlet make?
          What do you think about Hamlet's claim?
          What prevents Hamlet from taking action?
 
Homework:  Independent Reading