Today my honors English 12 students performed their Hamlet scenes.  I have to say that I was very proud of them.  Students in groups of three to four select a scene from the play after we have read it, watched it and discussed it.  The students must memorize their lines, have costumes, each character must have a prop and the scene must include appropriate music.  Along with the acting, students have to create a booklet reflecting upon various questions based on the character they played.  Throughout the rehearsal period, some groups faced difficulties due to students being out.  None of that difficulty showed today!  They must then respond to how they think the rehearsal process went as well as their performance.  Today’s group was very good!  The students did such a good job getting into character.  Each one of them was fully suited for the character they played.  For our audience we invited the 9th grade class down to watch.  I usually invite the 9th graders in hopes that they will someday be inspired and want to take this class.  Some of my students were talking about remembering watching the scenes when they were in 9th grade.  One of my colleagues, who has seen all of the scenes during the last few years stated that this group was the best so far!  Bravo!  Next week the second group of scenes will be performed.  To them, break a leg!  I look forward to watching them.