1. We gathered together in the classroom first to go over a few things:
   1. Blogs were checked over the weekend. Some people are keeping up and others have to get cracking. I was surprised and pleased to see that several had left themselves messages, little “note to self” messages, to remind themselves of the due date coming up. They were left by their “future selves” so it as intruiging. Computer time was reviewed with the students so they all understand the availability of computers and internet is there.
   2. Assignments were returned and it was re-explained why those with missing assignments will have to get whole new assignments to complete. Doing it this way allows the other students who completed their assignments on time to feel that it is more fair, that other students don’t get “extra time” to complete the same work. New assignments are usually more difficult and mean the student has to start from scratch so they begin all over. It seems to work well for everyone.
2. We moved onto the stage in the gym but had some complications finding room for everyone, getting settled, and figuring out the cd audio system. Once we got going, though, things went well. Students are standing in their positions, posing sometimes as the characters as the audio plays their parts, and other times the students read out their lines themselves. Tomorrow, we’ll gather in the classroom and go over a few things so far and discuss the questions for Act 1 sc 1-3.
3. Here are a few videos that are interpretations of the Ghost scene in Act 1 sc 4. Since Hamlet is Shakespeare’s most appreciated work, there are several different examples or interpretations to choose from.

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