King Lear Act 3, Scenes 1-4 | Double Entry Journals

King Lear Act 3, Scenes 1-4 | Double Entry Journals This teaching resource is a 2-page double entry journal assignment for studying excerpts from Shakespeare's tragedy King Lear, specifically Act 3, Scenes 1-4. Provided as an editable Word doc and printable PDF, the double entry journal prompts students to read passages from the play, select relevant quotes, make personal connections, identify literary techniques, and analyze 5 key moments across the four scenes. The double entry format on each page has space for summarizing plot details in the left column and recording analytical observations in the right column. This journal assignment can be used for individual practice or small group discussion on interpreting Shakespeare's complex characters and relationships in King Lear. It develops close reading, text analysis, and critical thinking skills.