Thursday - April 27 - Period 5 - To be or Not to Be

Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze elements of drama in order to improve reading comprehensive skills and prepare for the Keystone literature exam.

DO NOW

Look at the translated version of the soliliquoy, "To Be or Not to Be." On the back of this sheet, what is his internal conflict in this speech.

Direct Instruction

Read the NO FEAR version an annotate for reasons to commit suicide and reasons not to.

Has he come to a clear decision at the end of this soliloquy? 

Complete TO BE OR NOT TO BE handout - identify and analyze

On the back of the handout: Analyze Hamlet's internal conflict in his soliliquoy, "To be or not to Be," and use textual evidence to support your answer.