Hamlet's soliloquy

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/ Level

Adult (CEFR B1)

Timing

80 mins + extension. This could be done over more than one lesson

Learning outcomes

• Study more about Hamlet and his soliloquy
• Practise speaking through discussion
• Practise giving advice

Materials 

• Lesson plan
• Presentation - This can replace worksheet 2 and 3
• Worksheet 1 - Hamlet's soliloquy
• Worksheet 2 - vocabulary
• Worksheet 3 - extension gap fill