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Hamlet's soliloquy
Paul Kaye, British Council, Syria
Level - intermediate and above
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.
Plan components
Lesson Plan: - guide for teacher on procedure including answers to tasks.
Worksheets: - exercises which can be printed out for use in class. The worksheet contains:
- A matching exercise from the
- Some discussion exercise
- A summary to complete
- A copy of the soliloquy
Download worksheets >> pdf 65k
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