1. Warm Up 11/7
After a quick review, we will begin watching Act I of Hamlet today. Pick THREE characters to observe while watching, and prepare for taking notes by setting this up in your journal:
Sample:
Character One:
What I know (facts; information that is hard to argue about) about this character before watching:
What I thought (impressions, opinions, etc.) about this character before watching:
What I know about this character after watching this film version:
What I think about this character after watching this film version:

2. Homework
Find three examples of Hamlet’s use in our current society. Bring evidence to class on Monday.
Write 2-3 sentences explaining how Hamlet has inspired each of your three examples.
Write 1-2 sentences about why you think Hamlet is still a part of our current society.

3. Act II Notes:
List out the major PLOT POINTS as you see them happen in Act II of Hamlet.