Hamlet Act 1, Scene 3 | Double Entry Journals
Double-entry journal for Hamlet Act 1, Scene 3: students respond to Laertes's advice to Ophelia, Polonius's advice to Laertes and what Ophelia wants, citing key lines for each.

- Grades
- Grades 9–12, High School
- File type
- Multiple File Types
- Editable
- Yes
- Subject
- ELA, Literature
- Topic
- Hamlet, Shakespeare
- Resource types
- Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
- Editable
- Yes
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What's inside this resource
Double Entry Journals for Hamlet Act 1, Scene 3 is a 2-page printable PDF and editable Word resource for 9th-12th grade literature students. This double entry journal prompts students to summarize, reflect on, and analyze 3 key moments from Act 1, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Students will read quotes from the play and make connections by responding to the passages in their own words. This double entry journal can be used for individual practice or for whole-class analysis of Hamlet. It develops critical thinking skills as students engage with the text multiple times to form interpretations. Whether utilized for remote learning or in-person activities, this Hamlet double entry journal is a versatile resource to deepen students' understanding of the classic play.
In the classroom
Teaching tips & learning objectives
Learning objectives
- Analyze the advice Laertes and Polonius give using cited lines
- Describe the relationships within Polonius's family
Skills covered
- Citing evidence — recording act, scene and line references in MLA format
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Concepts & topics
Core concepts
- Hamlet
- Character relationships
- Textual evidence
- MLA citation
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