Hamlet
Unit 1: Intro to Course, Timeless Tragedy. Focus Text: Hamlet
Essential Questions:
· How does the conflict between appearance and reality serve as a driving theme in a drama?
. How does analyzing a tragedy enrich my understanding of the human experience?
· How does analyzing multiple interpretations of a tragedy help me understand the importance of adaptation in Shakespearean drama?
. How can I use technology to enhance my ideas, convey my interpretation, and appeal to my audience?
Essential Outcomes
1. Be able to identify basic elements and structure of drama and tragedy, and the timeless themes involved in select works.
2. Be able to analyze complex character motivations and interactions, and how they develop a story or drama.
3. Be able to understand Shakespearean language, summarize passages, and make arguments using self-selected textual evidence.
4. Compare and contrast different adaptations of tragic dramas.
Essential Questions:
· How does the conflict between appearance and reality serve as a driving theme in a drama?
. How does analyzing a tragedy enrich my understanding of the human experience?
· How does analyzing multiple interpretations of a tragedy help me understand the importance of adaptation in Shakespearean drama?
. How can I use technology to enhance my ideas, convey my interpretation, and appeal to my audience?
Essential Outcomes
1. Be able to identify basic elements and structure of drama and tragedy, and the timeless themes involved in select works.
2. Be able to analyze complex character motivations and interactions, and how they develop a story or drama.
3. Be able to understand Shakespearean language, summarize passages, and make arguments using self-selected textual evidence.
4. Compare and contrast different adaptations of tragic dramas.