To Be or Not To Be: Parody Assignment

To Be or Not To Be: Parody Assignment
Form:
- Parody (when the style of an author or work is closely imitated,
usually for comedic effect) of Hamlet’s “To Be or Not to Be”
speech. (III.I)
- It can be written in modern or Shakespearean English, but must
mimic the structure and tone of Hamlet’s speech.
- The parody should be begin at the start of his speech (about line
56) and end around line 85.
Audience:
- Teens/young adults
- Shakespearean England or modern Canada.
Topic:
- Your choice (deliberating about a specific question or course of
action)
Assessment:
- Your parody will be marked on language, structure,
creativity/insight, and mechanics.

To Be Or Not To Be Parody Assessment
Creativity/Insight 5 4 3 2 1
- Parody shows a high level of original, creative ideas
- Parody is clever/insightful
Language 5 4 3 2 1
- Language choices are sophisticated, clear, and highly effective
Structure 5 4 3 2 1
- Parody accurately mimics the structure of the original speech
Mechanics 5 4 3 2 1
- Parody is free of any errors in spelling, grammar, or punctuation