Kick off your Hamlet unit with an engaging anticipation guide! For this discussion-based activity, students respond to 10 provocative statements related to the themes and issues of Hamlet. The statements deal with issues including parent-child relationships, spying, rational behavior, and more! Starting off a new text with an opinionnaire always energizes the classroom and gets students grounded in the central conflicts! Have students write their answers down first, and then have fun sharing out. Students love to hear what their peers think, so you can make the activity even more fun by posting signs for "Strongly Agree," "Agree," "Disagree," and "Strongly Disagree" in the four corners of the room and having students move around to represent their opinion about each statement. This resource is flexible! You can use it as a quick intro activity or have students write longer explanations, jigsaw the statements among small groups, or review their responses at the end of the unit to see if their minds have changed after reading the play. It's up to you! Related blog post No gimmicky Hamlet intro activities! Other resources you may find helpful: Macbeth Intro Activity: Would You Rather...? All BritLitWit Anticipation Guides Canterbury Tales Writing Assignment: Seating the Dinner Party Keep in touch with BritLitWit! Blog Instagram Pinterest Facebook
