Hamlet's experience with his father's death rings true for those who have experienced the death of their own fathers. A video and set of activities, part of the Shakespeare English Exercises series, provides a unique perspective on Hamlet's actions after his father's death. Activities for English language learners following the video help check for understanding, introduce grammatical concepts, and give questions for discussion.

Concepts

hamlet, william shakespeare, dramatic plays

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Look at how different cultures view death and compare their views
• Discuss whether Hamlet takes too long to act

Classroom Considerations

• A transcript of the video provides additional support for English learners

Pros

• Uses interactive activities, such as a drag and drop format
• Activities help teach grammar in context

Cons

• Requires a deeper knowledge and understanding of the play than many learners may have

Common Core

RL.9-10.7 RL.11-12.7