NTI Assignment Shakespeare

Assigned Friday, March 13, 2020:  UPDATE: Only those NOT TAKING the AP Lit exam have to complete this version of the project.  See the post from 04/24/20 that addresses this more thoroughly.

• Read Othello or Hamlet
  • ​UPDATE: see the post above for options on how to experience one of the plays, along with a few new options that might be more engaging for some of you.
    
• Create a project using the booklet (UPDATE: or create an Alternative Book Report) that shows understanding of:
  
  • ​Characters (Round)
    
    • ​motives
      
    • relationships (various types)
    • background/influences
      
    • development (dynamic vs. static--how/why?)
      
    • importance (to plot; to theme)
      
  • ​Theme(s)
    
    • ​UPDATE: Use the Universal Themes in Literature handout to help focus your ideas--not all themes need to be explored!  Select the few that are the strongest throughout your play.
      
  • You MUST include ​Significant Quotes that further your understanding and illustrate your explanation of the above concepts.
    
  • DO NOT simply provide a PLOT summary.  Doing so will earn you zero points.