2. Homework Reminders: Capstone
Assigned last week Tuesday and due THIS FRIDAY, March 3:
Article #3, annotated
Note Sheet #3 [ Need one? See the back table ]
Annotated Bibliography uploaded to GC

3. Today, folks! Complete the self/partner quiz for Hamlet, Act 2 
2. Plan for Wednesday:
Gibson vs. Branagh
ACT 2 Analysis
3. Discuss ACT:
* Reminders
* Essay tips

4. Mini Partner Quiz [or on your own]: Act 2 – Open notes & book
Front Page:
1. Complete the graphic
organizer of “Plots”
within the play.
Explain with enough
detail so your
understanding of the
plot is clear to me
Personal Response Section:
Cross out both questions
Analyzing Literature Section:
Do questions 2,4, and 5
**Staple notes to the back of
your quiz
**Turn in at the front table
tray 

5. Please pack-up EXCEPT for a pencil

6. When it comes to the ACT, be like a Scout:

7. ACT Reminders: Get a good night’s rest
EAT BREAKFAST! Avoid sugary drinks, get hydrated ASAP, and consider nuts, fruits, and proteins to keep you “full” longer 
Bring 3-5 pre-sharpened wooden pencils with great erasers or a large eraser. SHARPEN THEM TODAY, somewhere, before you leave if you can.

8. ACT Reminders, cont.: Reread the school district’s emails on what
you can / cannot have with you!
Leave at phone or have to check it in at the front doors tomorrow: phone, no backpacks, watches with
technology/internet/alarms, etc….
Bring: water bottle, approved calculator, small snacks
for the breaks
Dress in layers in case a room is too hot or cold

9. ACT Reminders, cont.: Verify your room number AND LOCATION- Find it
TODAY before you leave the building.

10. Once you arrive at your room tomorrow:
Be prepared: have your ID ready
Sit where you are asked to sit
Place all items beneath your desk EXCEPT for your pencils and erasers – yes, even the calculator and snacks.
All water bottles must be on the floor

11. Once you arrive at your room tomorrow:
Be prepared: have your ID ready
Sit where you are asked to sit
Place all items beneath your desk EXCEPT for your pencils and erasers – yes, even the calculator and snacks.
All water bottles must be on the floor
Follow all directions of your test administrators

12. During the Exam:

13. During the Exam: Carefully verify your test answer sheet is yours
Only start / open things when told to do so
13. Start/stop times will be posted on the board
14. When given the “5 minute warning,” gage how
many you can still finish, then CHOOSE A BUBBLE
and bubble in the ones you won’t get to
15. Stop IMMEDIATELY when told to stop

14. Finally:
You are responsible for demonstrating academic integrity – don’t do ANYTHING which could invalidate the tests of everyone in the room or your own.

15. About the ACT Essay

16. The ACT is Done!
Woohoo!
Wed., March 1

17. Homework Reminders: Capstone
Assigned last week Tuesday and due FRIDAY, March 3:
Article #3, annotated
Note Sheet #3 [ Need one? See the back table ]
Annotated Bibliography uploaded to GC –I should see all (3)
sources now, in alphabetical order
***Please check Skyward for missing work.
***See Google Classroom and/or my JM site for
lessons /assignments missed & handouts you may
need [See the back table, as I usually have extras ]

18. Today: Compare/Contrast the two films in (3) key areas 

20. Today, we’ll compare the Zeffereli Act 2 version to Branagh’s Act 2.
Completing the T-Bar Chart for Today:
Lovesick Hamlet with Ophelia
Rosencrantz & Guildenstern w/ Hamlet
Hamlet’s “The play’s the thing…”
“The play’s the thing / Wherein I’ll catch the conscience of the King

21. Comparison of Hamlet Films:
Please place your half-slip in
the front tray
as you leave today 

22. Post-Branagh Viewing: NEWS
North: Is the “To be, or not to be” speech in
this version like it was in the Gibson
version?
East: Describe the emotional energy in
this version vs. the Gibson
version:
West: Which actor best portrays the
“lovesick” Hamlet? Why? Which is
closer to Shakespeare’s text?
South: What did you see in this version that
you liked better than the Gibson
Discussion

23. Thursday, March 2

24. Homework Reminders: Capstone
Assigned last week Tuesday and due TOMMORW, Mar. 3:
Article #3, annotated
Note Sheet #3 [ Need one? See the back table ]
Annotated Bibliography uploaded to GC –I should see all (3)
sources now, in alphabetical order
***Please check Skyward for missing work.
***See Google Classroom and/or my JM site for
lessons /assignments missed & handouts you may
need [See the back table, as I usually have extras ]

25. 5-min. Act 2 Follow-up:
Quickly form a group of
2-4 people

26. Headline! Create a newspaper headline which sums up
Act 2! * Send a group member for a slip of paper*
On your slip of paper, include the following:
* your names
* your hour
* your headline
Place in the ballot box on the back table 
Winning group from all four classes gets a treat next Wednesday during the Branagh film 

27. Today: Preview Act 3 to enhance your understanding 
Film Preview Note sheet

29. Today, we’ll preview ACT 3: The Zefferli/Gibson Version.
Key Events in ACT 3 to watch for:
Hamlet & Ophelia are “observed”
“To Be or not to be” Speech: What’s it about?!?!
The play & the King’s and Hamlet’s reactions
The King at “prayer” / Hamlet’s Tragic Flaw
Polonius, the Queen, & Hamlet & a return of the ghost!

30. Post-Gibson Viewing: NEWS
North: No Action taken by Hamlet to
kill the king ?!? Why, in your
opinion?
East: “To be or not to be-”: What
might he be talking about?
West: What was the “Wow!” moment
for you in Act 3?
South: Spooks! Why does the ghost
return?
Discussion

31. “Sometimes I sits and thinks, and sometimes I just sits”-
Anonymous
Friday,
March 3

32. Homework Reminders: Capstone
Assigned last week Tuesday and due TODAY, March 3:
Article #3, annotated
Note Sheet #3 [ Need one? See the back table ]
Annotated Bibliography uploaded to GC –I should see all (3)
sources now, in alphabetical order
***Please check Skyward for missing work.
***See Google Classroom and/or my JM site for
lessons /assignments missed & handouts you may
need [See the back table, as I usually have extras ]

33. Today: Capstone Work & Scrabble

34. These young scholars, please pack up & see me:
Trevor H.
Davin B.
Drew Mc.
Mikayla N.
Sierra H.
Brandon H.
Collin S.
Ben G.
Tristan S.
Muhammed R.

35. Work time on Capstone or
Those still here 
Work time on Capstone or
ther homework
Scrabble

36. These young scholars, please pack up & see me:
Ethan F-W
Jake S.
Ryley C.
Conner D.
Cora G.
Sharaz F.
Cody E.
Spencer P.