Standards: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.2: Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.11-12.1- Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
Criteria Passage 1 Passage 2
Context w/ characterization : Response explains in what context the quote is being said- it explains how/why the quotation is significant to the characters, how it may affect the characters their development, and how the theme fits within the context (2 points)
Theme Development: Identify a theme and analyze how it relates to the author’s message using at least two specific details to show how it emerges and is shaped and refined. (2 points)
Essential Question Answer: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to show how does purpose of ambition positively or negatively impact decision making?
(2 specific examples) (2 points)
Cohesion of Response w/brief summary: Sentences flow together smoothly and a
BRIEF 2-4 sentence summary is completed w/n the response. There are minimal grammatical errors and the response is well-developed and well put together.
(4 points)
Total Points _______X 2= _______/40
Directions: Part I: Read and annotate the following passage from Hamlet . Identify a theme and provide specific textual evidence to support your answer. Make sure your response has minimal grammatical errors, is objective, includes the context, characterization, thematic development, and answers the essential question. You may use your book and your planning sheet.
Theme Choices (Select ONE):
 Action vs. Inaction  Poison, Corruption, & Death
Passage: “If it assume my noble father's person,
I'll speak to it, though hell itself should gape
And bid me hold my peace. I pray you all,
If you have hitherto conceal'd this sight,
Let it be tenable in your silence still;
And whatsoever else shall hap to-night,
Give it an understanding, but no tongue:
I will requite your loves.” (Act I, Scene II)
Analysis:

(over)

Part II Directions: Select a theme of your choice; next, select and annotate a passage from Hamlet that best reflects your chosen theme.
Provide specific textual evidence to support your answer. Make sure your response has minimal grammatical errors, is objective, includes the context, characterization, thematic development, and answers the essential question. You may use your book and your planning sheet.
Theme Choices (Select ONE):
 Action vs. Inaction  Poison, Corruption, & Death
Passage:
Analysis: