King Lear Act 1, Scene 1 | Double Entry Journals

King Lear Act 1, Scene 1 Double Entry Journals This teaching resource helps students closely read and analyze Act 1, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's tragedy King Lear. The 2-page double entry journal provides a scaffolded approach for students to summarize, reflect on, and analyze the key events and themes in the opening scene. Students respond to five prompt questions in their own words, and also provide quotes from corresponding lines in the text to support their journal entries. This printable handout is available as both an editable word doc and PDF, making it versatile for use across in-person, remote, or hybrid learning settings. Educators can utilize this flexible resource in whole-group, small group, or independent contexts to deepen students' understanding and facilitate higher-order thinking about King Lear.