Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Hamlet Study Guides

http://www.shakespeare-online.com/plays/hamletscenes.html

"Please see the main page for the complete play with explanatory notes for each scene. 

 Introduction to Hamlet
 Hamlet: Problem Play and Revenge Tragedy
 The Hamlet and Ophelia Subplot 
 The Norway Subplot in Hamlet
 Introduction to the Characters in Hamlet

 Hamlet Plot Summary
 The Purpose of The Murder of Gonzago
 The Dumb-Show: Why Hamlet Reveals his Knowledge to Claudius
 The Elder Hamlet: The Kingship of Hamlet's Father
 Hamlet's Relationship with the Ghost

 Philological Examination Questions on Hamlet
 Quotations from Hamlet (with commentary)
 Hamlet Study Quiz (with detailed answers)
 Analysis of I am sick at heart (1.1)
 Hamlet: Q & A

 Soliloquy Analysis: O this too too... (1.2)
 
Soliloquy Analysis: O, what a rogue and peasant slave am I!... (2.2)
 
Soliloquy Analysis: To be, or not to be... (3.1)
 
Soliloquy Analysis: Tis now the very witching time of night... (3.2)
 
Soliloquy Analysis: Now might I do it pat... (3.3)
 
Soliloquy Analysis: How all occasions do inform against me... (4.4)

 
Ophelia's Burial and Christian Rituals
 The Baker's Daughter: Ophelia's Nursery Rhymes
 Hamlet as National Hero
 Claudius and the Condition of Denmark

 In Secret Conference: The Meeting Between Claudius and Laertes
 O Jephthah - Toying with Polonius
 The Death of Polonius and its Impact on Hamlet's Character
 Blank Verse and Diction in Shakespeare's Hamlet

 Hamlet's Silence
 An Excuse for Doing Nothing: Hamlet's Delay
 Foul Deeds Will Rise: Hamlet and Divine Justice
 Defending Claudius - The Charges Against the King
 Shakespeare's Fools: The Grave-Diggers in Hamlet

 Hamlet's Humor: The Wit of Shakespeare's Prince of Denmark
 All About Yorick
 Hamlet's Melancholy: The Transformation of the Prince
 Hamlet's Antic Disposition: Is Hamlet's Madness Real?

 The Significance of the Ghost in Armor
 The Significance of Ophelia's Flowers
 Ophelia and Laertes
 Mistrusted Love: Ophelia and Polonius

 Divine Providence in Hamlet
 What is Tragic Irony?
 Seneca's Tragedies and the Elizabethan Drama
 Shakespeare's Sources for Hamlet"


and…

http://thisishamlet.com/teacher-materials/lesson-plans.shtml

…"link to a PDF of our free booklet, This is Hamlet in the Classroom.  It includes lesson plan ideas, exercises and activities that integrate our film, This is Hamlet, into your teaching as your students work through Shakespeare's Hamlet.  The booklet also includes a set of worksheets that accompany each activity - these worksheets are ready to be photocopied and distributed to your students. "

and
http://www.bookrags.com/lessonplan/hamlet/

"The Hamlet lesson plan contains a variety of teaching materials that cater to all learning styles. Inside you'll find 30 Daily Lessons, 20 Fun Activities, 180 Multiple Choice Questions, 60 Short Essay Questions, 20 Essay Questions, Quizzes/Homework Assignments, Tests, and more. The lesson and activities will help students gain an intimate understanding of the text, while the tests and quizzes will help you evaluate how well the students have grasped the material."


Tuesday, October 2, 2012


What is NaNoWriMo?


National Novel Writing Month happens every November! It's a fun, seat-of-your-pants writing event where the challenge is to complete an entire novel in just 30 days. For one month, you get to lock away your inner editor, let your imagination take over, and just create!
That means participants begin writing November 1 and must finish by midnight, November 30. The word-count goal for our adult program is 50,000 words, but the Young Writers Program (YWP) allows 17-and-under participants to set reasonable, yet challenging, individual word-count goals.
In 2011, 250,000 adults participated through our main site, and 50,000 young writers participated through the YWP.


Some of the skills NaNoWriMo builds:
  • Fluency:
  •  Writing so much in so little time boosts students’ proficiency in grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and will help them approach future writing assignments with ease and confidence.
  • Confidence:
  •  When creating so much text in such a short period of time, students realize just how much they can accomplish when they put their minds to it. NaNoWriMo leaves young writers asking themselves, “What’s next?”
  • Creativity:
  •  Creating characters, situations, dialogue, and even whole planets from scratch helps kids think, but it also teaches them how to apply their fanciful ideas to a full project.
  • Time Management:
  •  Our curriculum teaches students how to tackle a huge project by breaking it down into manageable bites!

http://ywp.nanowrimo.org/

Friday, June 8, 2012

ScienceFusion Homeschool


We are searching for a Chemistry curriculum for 5th grade.  This one looked interesting so I am passing it on!For grades K–5, kits include materials for one year of science study. In addition to traditional science topics, each elementary homeschool package includes a unit on science and technology, progressing from science skills to understanding technology to the engineering process.K–5 Contents
For grades 6–8, we offer eleven modules, ten covering key life, earth, and physical science topics, plus one on science and technology careers. These modules are not designed as full-year science curriculum; three or four modules can be completed in one year. Modules are appropriate for all middle grades, so parents can choose whether to mix life, earth, and physical science topics or focus on one.

Monday, January 30, 2012

The KISS Grammer Site

Instructional materials and workbooks are all free.  She teaches five sections of Freshman composition/Introduction to Literature. teach five sections of Freshman composition/Introduction to Literature.  She feels the study of grammar is the study of a tool to be used for a purpose.

 

http://home.pct.edu/~evavra/KISS.htm

The KISS Grammer Site

Instructional materials and workbooks are all free.  She teaches five sections of Freshman composition/Introduction to Literature. teach five sections of Freshman composition/Introduction to Literature.  She feels the study of grammar is the study of a tool to be used for a purpose.

 

http://home.pct.edu/~evavra/KISS.htm

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

The Compass Store Free Downloads: A Great Introduction

Learning to Read in Latin

 

 

 

  • Lessons for the Young Economist

    eBook | Lessons for the Young Economist [epub/PDF]
    A very readable and friendly introduction to free market economics good both for high school students and lots of adults. It's written by one of the best economic teachers in the U.S. today and makes a fairly complex subject...
  • The Duties of Parents

    eBook | The Duties of Parents - J.C. Ryle [Epub/PDF]
    J.C. Ryle was an Evangelical Anglican pastor living in England during the 19th century. This little volume is one of the best encouragements toward Biblical parenting ever written. If you are not familiar with what he says,...
  • George Grant | American Culture Sample Lecture

    George Grant | American Culture Sample Lecture
    Dr. George Grant surveys the history, literature, philosophy, theology, and civics of American Culture, in this Kings Meadow course. He primarily focuses on the Age of Exploration and Colonization to the advent of...
  • George Grant | Modernity Sample Lecture

    George Grant | Modernity Sample Lecture
    In this King’s Meadow Modernity course, Dr. George Grant surveys the history, literature, philosophy, theology, and civics of Modernity—an epoch focusing primarily on the 19th and 20th centuries, but with roots...
  • Seek Social Justice | Transforming Lives in Need

    Seek Social Justice | 6 Lesson Study on Poverty & Compassion
    LifeWay sells the DVD version of this series as well as study books for use in small group setting. Click here to buy the physical products. Seek Social Justice is a small group video curriculum on poverty and social...
  • Visual Latin | Free - 4 Intro Lessons + 2 Regular Lessons

    Visual Latin | Free - 4 Intro Lessons + 2 Regular Lessons
    These four introductory lessons provide background and tools for learning Latin. They are intended to be watched before starting  Visual Latin and are different from the normal teaching lessons.   The 2 free...
  • Ask Me WhoOo | Sample Songs

    Ask Me WhoOo | Sample Songs
    Download these 3 free sample songs from the wonderful Ask Me WhoOo series and see why kids love to sing them! MP3s Included: VOL 1 | TRACK 1 | Q&A 1-3Who made you, who made you? God. Who made you? God. Who made you?...
  • Gregory Wilbur | Songs for Christmas

    Gregory Wilbur | Songs for Christmas
    These free MP3's showcase choral pieces arranged by Gregory Wilbur. The sheet music is also available in the Compass Store. Come Ye Souls - Congregational (2:54) Mighty Lord, Extend Your Kingdom - Congregational...
  • My Cry Ascends | Congregational Singing

    My Cry Ascends | Congregational Singing
    These Free MP3's showcase a congregation singing arrangements from My Cry Ascends | New Parish Psalms. Gregory Wilbur originally wrote this music with congregational singing in mind, and these versions provide the...
  • Gregory Wilbur | Songs for Worship
     Gregory Wilbur | Songs for Worship
    These four pieces were recorded live at Parish Presbyterian Church in Franklin, Tennessee. They are normally used in the context of the complete service of worship with other hymns, songs, and scripture readings. You can...
  • Modern Parables | 6 Trailers [Download]

    Modern Parables | 6 Trailers [Download]
    All 6 trailers from Modern Parables, Vol 1: Hidden Treasure Samaritan The Shrewd Manager The Widow & The Judge The Sower The Prodigal Son Format: Quicktime MOV and Windows Media Video...
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