Hamlet, Act 5 Scene 1 Double Entry Journals
Hamlet's graveyard scene in Act 5, Scene 1 gets a double-entry journal on his reflections over the skulls, the Gravedigger's tone and the fight between Hamlet and Laertes.

- Grades
- Grades 9–12, High School
- File type
- Multiple File Types
- Editable
- Yes
- Subject
- ELA, Literature
- Topic
- double entry journals, literature
- Resource types
- Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
- Editable
- Yes
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Double Entry Journals for Hamlet Act 5 Scene 1 This teaching resource helps high school students closely read and analyze a key scene from Shakespeare's famous tragedy Hamlet. The 2-page double entry journal prompts students to summarize, reflect on, and analyze 3 important moments from Act 5 Scene 1. Students must also cite textual evidence to support their responses. Provided in both editable word document and printable PDF formats, this versatile resource can be used for whole-class instruction, small group discussion, or independent analysis. Applicable for grades 9-12, these double entry journals encourage critical thinking skills and close reading of essential lines from Hamlet's climactic final act. Whether utilized in an English literature unit or a dedicated Shakespeare study, this resource equips students to evaluate and articulate their understanding of this iconic play.
In the classroom
Teaching tips & learning objectives
Learning objectives
- Explain the point Hamlet makes when speaking about the skulls
- Describe the tone of the Gravedigger's speech
Skills covered
- Forming an opinion — arguing whether Gertrude wanted Hamlet to marry Ophelia
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Concepts & topics
Core concepts
- Mortality
- Tone
- Character conflict
- Textual evidence
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