Hamlet Introduction Presentation - Discussion, Shakespeare Biography, & Context

Hamlet Introduction Presentation includes absolutely everything you need to introduce the play Hamlet by William Shakespeare to your students. This interactive PowerPoint presentation includes pre-reading discussion questions, a biography of Shakespeare, a fun review quiz, background information and context for the play, and more!

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Included in This Hamlet Introduction Presentation:

➡️ PowerPoint Presentation: This 23-slide slideshow is the perfect way of introducing Hamlet by William Shakespeare to your students. The slides will provide students with the background information they need before they begin reading the play. Included in the presentation: 

• A detailed biography of William Shakespeare, the author of the play Hamlet.
• A quiz within the slideshow about Shakespeare to check student attention and comprehension
• Information on the genre of tragedy with common characteristics.
• Pre-reading group discussion questions to help students make connections
• Background information and historical context on the play
• A brief introduction to the characters and setting in the play.

Using the Hamlet Introduction Presentation in Your Classroom:

Use this presentation as a way of introducing Hamlet by William Shakespeare to intentionally prepare students for reading. Students will be provided opportunities for classroom discussion, learning about the author, and understanding important contexts for the play.

What Teachers Are Saying About This Hamlet Introduction:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Fantastic introduction to Hamlet and Shakespeare in general! Great amount for the price, too!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I love the layout and the comprehensive inclusion of Shakespeare's history.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I used this to introduce my Hamlet unit. I used other things as well for vocabulary and getting used to the language, but this was a good start.

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