Instruction
Your Task:
Part 1: Write a report based on the events from the final scene. Think of the impact that Hamlet's actions will have. Make predictions about the future. Report on the events. Try to create an interesting and captivating story to share.
Part 2: Once you have written your report, you will be required to create a video recording of yourself reporting the story, as if you were a journalist working for a major news agency. You can be creative and dress as a journalist would. Record yourself using Video Note or your own software and upload it with your submission.
Please see the rubric for more details.
Submissions:
Be sure to include the following (see checklist below). Aim for 400-600 words in total. Please submit your report on the course site. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me. Good luck!
News Report Checklist
Make sure that your report has included:
- Headline - something catchy
- Byline - your reporting name
- Placeline
- Lead - should be at least 200 words and answer the 5 Ws (who, what, where, when, why)
- Quotations - include quotes directly from the play
- Body - additional information that you feel is useful to the story
- Language - clear, concise language free of grammatical errors
- Transitions - smooth transitions between sentences and paragraphs
- A photograph with a Caption
- Cite all resources in MLA format
- Total length of the report should be between 400 - 600 words