This lesson plan for teachers of teenagers and adults at intermediate level and above explores the theme of Hamlet's soliloquy. Students will build their knowledge Hamlet and develop their confidence in English.

This lesson looks at a very well-known Shakespeare text, Hamlet's soliloquy, which begins 'To be or not to be'.
Its main objectives are for learners to enjoy working with a Shakespearean text (which can be very motivating) and improve their confidence with language which is at first glance beyond them. It does this by identifying common and relevant themes, and inviting learners to comment on what is going on in the mind of the character, Hamlet.

Topic

Hamlet

Age

Teenage/adult

Level

Intermediate+

Timing

60-90 mins

Aims

  • To learn more about Hamlet and his soliloquy
  • To practise speaking through discussion
  • To practise writing advice

Materials 

 

Lesson Plan: guide for teacher on procedure including answers to tasks.

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Worksheets: exercises which can be printed out for use in class. The worksheet contains:

  • Six tasks based on Hamlet

Download worksheets 75k pdf

For more information about this topic you can visit the BBC site:


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