1. Revenge! Jigsaw Activity for Hamlet

2. Philosophy Study of the rational truths of nature, being and conduct. Study of the rational truths of nature, being and conduct. Personal philosophy - each of us decides how we are going to approach life and its challenges Personal philosophy - each of us decides how we are going to approach life and its challenges What is your philosophy on revenge? What is your philosophy on revenge?

3. Revenge Step One JOIN the group according to the NUMBER on your hand. JOIN the group according to the NUMBER on your hand. TAKE a copy of the handout from the folder and read it to yourself or quietly aloud to your group. TAKE a copy of the handout from the folder and read it to yourself or quietly aloud to your group. Mark items that you agree with or disagree with, or items that make you think. Mark items that you agree with or disagree with, or items that make you think.

4. Step Two CREATE a Frayer Model note sheet with REVENGE as the center word. CREATE a Frayer Model note sheet with REVENGE as the center word. DISCUSS with your group, the important points from your handout. DISCUSS with your group, the important points from your handout.

5. Step Three WRITE down the highlights of your group’s discussion in the top left hand section of your Frayer. Be sure to label the section with your article’s, essay’s, or story’s title. WRITE down the highlights of your group’s discussion in the top left hand section of your Frayer. Be sure to label the section with your article’s, essay’s, or story’s title. LIMIT your highlights to 5-6 important points. LIMIT your highlights to 5-6 important points. RAISE your hand if you have questions. RAISE your hand if you have questions.

6. Step Four - JIGSAW MOVE to the group that matches the LETTER on your hand; take your Frayer notes with you. MOVE to the group that matches the LETTER on your hand; take your Frayer notes with you. SHARE VERBALLY (one at a time) with your group the highlights from your reading. SHARE VERBALLY (one at a time) with your group the highlights from your reading.

7. Step Four Part II JOT DOWN the interesting facts, quotes, definitions you hear from each person’s summary. JOT DOWN the interesting facts, quotes, definitions you hear from each person’s summary. USE a new Frayer section for each speaker, and be sure to put the title of the piece at the top of each square. USE a new Frayer section for each speaker, and be sure to put the title of the piece at the top of each square.

8. Step Five READ over your notes on revenge. READ over your notes on revenge. IDENTIFY the ways in which your notes relate to your own thoughts on revenge. IDENTIFY the ways in which your notes relate to your own thoughts on revenge. CIRCLE the notes that reflect your views. CIRCLE the notes that reflect your views.

9. Assessment WRITE your revenge philosophy based on your feelings & beliefs. WRITE your revenge philosophy based on your feelings & beliefs. SUPPORT your position with references from TWO of the reading pieces. SUPPORT your position with references from TWO of the reading pieces.

10. SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE… 4-6 complete sentences. 4-6 complete sentences. First person point of view First person point of view (I believe…) Two pieces of support from reading. Two pieces of support from reading. Evidence of careful thought in sentence construction, revision, and editing. Evidence of careful thought in sentence construction, revision, and editing.

11. Example According to the Native American proverb, revenge is... which reflects my revenge philosophy by…. I also agree with Francis Bacon’s position that revenge is …, and I see myself handling feelings of revenge…. According to the Native American proverb, revenge is... which reflects my revenge philosophy by…. I also agree with Francis Bacon’s position that revenge is …, and I see myself handling feelings of revenge…. Write your finished piece on the note card with your name on the front and turn it in no later than Tuesday at the start of class. Write your finished piece on the note card with your name on the front and turn it in no later than Tuesday at the start of class.