Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Wednesday, September 13 Hamlet I vocabulary / on the ramparts / establishing mood / tone



Today's learning objectives: I can analyze the impact of the author's choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story or drama (e.g., where a story is set, how the action is ordered, how the characters are introduced and developed).

I can determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text  and analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone.

RAMPARTS


Essential question: How are the characters of Bernardo and Francisco similar to people we know today?
Coming up: vocabulary Hamlet 2 on Wednesday, September 20 ( copy below)
  
In class:  vocabulary quiz Hamlet 1
                handout of Hamlet 2 vocabulary words
              Opening Act I, scene i. lines 1-14 (1.1.1-14)
               How to cite your Hamlet
             

when you are citing, please use the above format. Write this in your notebook.

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Hamlet is a play; and by extension the genre is a tragedy. However, the play transcends setting and time; as such may be interpreted various styles.

Needed: five pairs of volunteers, who will interpret the first 14 lines of the play into other styles. Those not performing shall attempt to identify the style that is being performed.

Immediately the TONE (the author's attitude or feelings about a subject is established through language and word choice.

Hamlet on the ramparts     Link to the opening scene.


Barnardo: Who's there?

Francisco: Nay, answer me. Stand and unfold yourself.

Barnardo: Long live the King!

Francisco: Barnardo?

Barnardo: He.

Francisco: You come most carefully upon your hour.

Barnardo: 'Tis now struck twelve. Get thee to bed, Francisco.

Francisco: For this relief much thanks. 'Tis bitter cold, And I am sick at heart.

Barnardo: Have you had quiet guard?

Francisco: Not a mouse stirring.

Barnardo: Well, good night.



Vocabulary Hamlet 2....quiz on Wednesday, September 20

The quiz will be 10 matching and 10 contextual sentences

1.    obstinate- (adjective)- firmly or stubbornly adhering to one’s purpose, opinion
2.    slander- (noun)- to make a false and damaging statements about someone
3.    condolence- (noun)-expression of sympathy towards a person who is suffering sorrows, misfortune, or grief.
4.    filial- (adjective)- of, pertaining to, or befitting a son or daughter
5.    cunning- (adjective) skilling achieving one’s end by deceit
6.    conscience- (noun) the inner sense of what is right or wrong in one’s conduct or motives
7.    melancholy- (noun) a gloomy state of mind, especially when prolonged; depression
8.    neglected- (adjective)- give little attention or respect
9. absurd- (adjective) illogical, or untrue, total nonsense        10. treachery- (noun)- willful betrayal of trust; deception

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