Macbeth Essays

Pd 1-Final drafts will be completed in class on Monday

Pd 4 & 7-Final drafts are due at the beginning of class on Monday

Essay

We finished the rough drafts and began a peer editing activity.
We will finish peer editing and begin the final draft tomorrow.

Essay

We will be working on essays for most of this week. Here are the topics:

Essay-50pts Choose ONE of the following:
1. The three witches told Macbeth his fate. Did the events in Macbeth’s life occur because of the witches’ prophecy or because of the choices he made? Is it a bit of both? What caused Macbeth to fall: Fate or Free Will?

2. How does Macbeth apply to us today? Well, first of all, the play is a good story. It talks about ambition, murders, spirits, witches, and other entertaining subjects. But the reason Macbeth is still loved today is that its themes are still applicable to us. Many people can identify with Macbeth. Analyze the play’s relevance to us using a modern story, movie, or a historic figure as a comparison. You must fully explore how the themes/characters apply.

3. Evaluate Macbeth: was he a good or bad person? Support your answer. This is an in-depth analysis of one of the most complex characters ever written.

4. Evaluate Lady Macbeth: was she completely evil? Support your answer. This is an in-depth analysis of one of the most complex characters ever written.


5. Describe and evaluate the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. Use specific examples. How does their relationship impact the story?

6. Blood plays a role in the play. Find three examples where blood is mentioned and analyze them. Why is blood such and important motif?

7. Explain the line "Fair is foul, and foul is fair" that the witches chant. What role does paradox play in Macbeth?

Macbeth-Final essay

Today we covered how to write an effective intro and outline
We will begin outlining in class on Monday.

Projects

Audacity projects were finished today. We will listen to them tomorrow and begin outlining our next essay.

Projects

Students are to complete their Audacity projects by the end of the period tomorrow.

Macbeth
Audacity Project
30pts

Using Audacity, you and your group must complete a dramatic reading of one of the speeches/scenes from Macbeth. Your grade will be based on how well your reading conveys the tone of the scene. This includes tone of voice and background effects. Each member of the group must speak. You have total creative control.


Students are to choose ONE of the following to have completed by Monday:

Macbeth projects-20pts


Poster-Make a movie poster for Macbeth. It must include images depicting character(s)/theme(s).

Collage-Create a collage of images related to Macbeth and the themes of the play. There must be a mixture of modern and historical images.

Soundtrack-Create a soundtrack for Macbeth. Use the music of today to tell the story. You must find at least 10 songs for the CD. Each song requires an explanation as to how it relates to the story and/or themes. You must also design the CD case.

Acting-Choose a scene to recreate from the play. You are to rewrite it to fit any style you like. It must depict the characters and themes accurately. It can be filmed ahead of time. I will collect the script.

Soliloquy-You are to choose a soliloquy to present. You must accurately portray the emotions of the character. You must also rewrite it in your own words and present it a second time.

Projects

Students were given several options for an at home project due Monday. It is worth 20pts.

In class, students are working on a group project using Audacity. It requires them to create a dramatic reading of one of the scenes from Macbeth. It is worth 30pts.

Macbeth

Today we finished the film.
The essay topics students need to be prepared for are:
-fate
-modern relevance
-character analysis
1. Macbeth
2. Lady Macbeth
-the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth
-motif of blood
-use of paradox

We will be working on group projects for most of this week.

Macbeth

today we watched the film. We will finish it on Monday. Students will be given a new essay topic on Friday of next week.

Macbeth

Today we finished reading Macbeth. We will view the remainder of the film tomorrow.

Macbeth Act V

Today we read scenes 1-4 of Act V. The students worked on the following assignment in class:

Macbeth
Act V
Scenes 1-4

After viewing the film, use the book and respond to each of the following in complete sentences.


Scene 1
Pg 163
Explain lines 44-47, and 53-55.

Pg 165
Provide a line that shows the doctor believing he cannot help Lady Macbeth.

Scene 3
Pg 173
Provide a line that shows why Macbeth feels he has nothing to fear.

Scene 4
Pg 175
Explain the line “Thereby shall we shadow the numbers of our host and make discovery err in report of us.” Explain why this scene is included in the play.

Macbeth

Today we read through Act IV scene 3. We will finish it tomorrow.

Students also filled out progress reports for me.

Essay revisions

Today students finished working on their essay rewrites.

Essay revisions

Today the students received their essays on Lady Macbeth. We spent the period today and will spend the period tomorrow rewriting these essays based on comments and recommendations I have made. I will provide individual instruction during this time.

Macbeth

Today we read Act IV scene 2 and viewed scenes 1-2 of the film. The students completed the assignment we began yesterday.

Macbeth

Students read Act IV scene 1 in class and completed the following assignment:Macbeth
Act IV
Scenes 1-2

After viewing the film, use the book and respond to each of the following in complete sentences.



Pgs 125-127
Provide a line for each of the 3 prophecies. Macbeth doesn’t appear too worried after he hears the prophecies. Provide a line that shows this.

Pg 131
Provide a line that explains what Macbeth wants done to Macduff and his family. Why does he want this done?

Why is scene 2 included in the play?

Yesterday students completed the following assignment after reading and viewing the film:

Macbeth
Act III
Scene 4

After viewing the film use the book and respond to each of the following in complete sentences.



Pgs 103
Examine Macbeth’ and Lady Macbeth’s behavior in this scene. How is Macbeth reacting? Provide a line for support. How is Lady Macbeth reacting? Provide a line for support.

Explain the symbolism of Banquo’s ghost. Why does this scene exist?

How do Macbeth’s facial expressions reveal his emotions in the film?

Macbeth Act III, scene 4

Today we finished viewing scenes 1-3 of the film and began reading scene 4 in class.

Macbeth Essay

Students completed their essays in class today. They also had time to revise/edit.