In order for students to fully appreciate Shakespeare's work, they must be able to view it in performance. Several of the activities included in this lesson plan involve comparisons of different adaptations of Hamlet, so you will need to secure the appropriate technology for classroom viewing (DVD or Internet) before the first activity.
This high-quality illustrated video provides a visual learning experience. The short video summary is eight minutes and covers the major characters and plot points of the story.
A number of the group exercises involve some sort of performance element. These exercises were designed to be performed in the classroom, but if students have access to video...
