Due:

Condensed Hamlet
We have talked quite a bit in class about how long the play
Hamlet is. At times, it can be easy to even get lost in what is
going on because of the sheer length of some of the characters
speeches. Your task is to try and help alleviate this issue by
creating a condensed (shortened) version of the play.
You may do this in any format you wish: video, comic, podcast,
song, etc. but it must complete the following:
Must be in a group of at least 3. No more than 5!
Be a reasonable length (i.e. it shouldnt be extremely long as
the project is about making a short version)
Include all the important plot moments- summarise the main
plot and any subplots that are of importance
Show an understanding of the various plots going on
throughout the play, who the characters are/their role/their
relationships, and any other relevant story points
Have at least 6 quotes from the text itself which are chosen
for their relevancy to the plot or their relevancy for
understanding a character or their relevancy to a theme
from the play
o E.g. to be or not to be that is the question
A written justification for why you chose your quotes- i.e.
why are they relevant/important?
BE CREATIVE!
o Make sure you consider all the different ways you can
make your project creative in your medium. Dont
assume because you did a video that you will
automatically get a higher grade than someone who did
a poster/newspaper. Consider all the different elements
that are available in your chosen medium.

I will list some examples of clever ideas on D2L for inspiration

 N/A 1- Limited
Presentatio Students do not utilize Students utilize their
n an appropriate medium chosen medium in a
for this project limited/artificial manner
e.g. white poster with
black and white pictures
that have not been cut
out neatly and are
arranged haphazardly
around the poster
Condensing Students do not show Students condense the
of the play an understanding of the play in a manner that
play/story/ showcases their limited
characters/ understanding of the
theme play/story/characters/
themes
Written Students written Students written
justification justification is justification for quotes
(x2) inadequate, missing, chosen shows
and/or extremely lacking superficial
(e.g. one sentence) understanding of plot,
characters, relationships,
and/or themes
Use of class Students do not turn up No one in the group is on
time for class work time and task, trying to brainstorm,
therefore cannot be and is a helpful team
assessed on this member during work time
in class
Comments:
/20
2- Satisfactory
Students utilize their chosen
medium in a
basic/acceptable manner
e.g. a song on video with
text overlaying what the
student is singing
Students condense the play
in a manner that showcases
their basic understanding of
the
play/story/characters/themes
Students written justification
for quotes chosen shows
generalized understanding
of plot, characters,
relationships, and/or themes
Some in the group are on
task, trying to brainstorm,
and is a helpful team
member during work time in
class
3 Proficient
Students utilize the
medium in a
thoughtful/interes
manner
e.g. podcast that h
background music
students fits into th
the podcast, stude
introduces the pod
way that it feels lik
would find online
Students condense
in a manner that sh
their well conside
understanding of th
play/story/characte
Students written ju
for quotes chosen
thoughtful unders
plot, characters,
relationships, and/
Almost everyone
group is on task, tr
brainstorm, and ar
team member duri
time in class