Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Pre-Hamlet

Hello,

I apologize that I did not get to post earlier, but for those that check frequently, I wanted to give some notes on the task at hand. For this evening - or at some point tomorrow - try to familiarize yourselves with the characters of the play. You will want to know who's who, and begin to understand the relationships present in the play. You should also take a minute to look through the introduction, as it can often offer some insight into the edition itself, as well as the complex structure of the plot, and criticism. 

Tomorrow, we will watch a little more of Shakespeare in Love, as it is a great way to get us into the Elizabethan mood and thinking about the time period in which Shakespeare lived and wrote. It depicts life accurately and offers a glimpse into the hardships of life in the 16th and 17th centuries. 

Looking forward, I will assign more reading cards on Monday. Check your due dates for the I.R. assignment. I believe your journals are due March 9th, and your Questions/Passages March 16th. Check that out to make sure.

One final note. For those who have offered to assist me with grades (whom I have dubbed interns), please see me to discuss scheduling. I have a lot of work that needs to be entered into Snapgrades. And for anyone who is looking for work, I could certainly use the help. Please ask.

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