English Instructional Plan: Addressing Themes, Characters, and Motifs in African American Literature

Have students learn about the main characters in William Shakespeare's Hamlet. Let THEM become the casting director as they decide who is best fit to play the part!

The focus of this episode is to understand the importance of developing problem solving skills and ways to make positive decisions. This lesson works through the many character traits that students will learn in Kindergarten that will grow with them throughout life.

This video is part of the Learn and Grow with WHRO TV series. Watch Alystra Barefoot teach about story elements.