Macbeth Projects English Lit. / Comp. Vidrine Choose one of the following projects.

This project will count as a Major grade. Due ____________________ Writing Keep a journal or diary for one of the major characters: Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, Macduff, Malcolm. Write four entries for the character in the characters voice (you become the character). Each entry should be to one page handwritten (with variations for handwriting) or page typed. The entries should be in response to an act in the play. For example, if you were Lady Macbeth how might you be feeling after Act I and your struggle to convince Macbeth to kill the king. Dont just tell what happened. Make some critical judgments about what happened why things happened. Be sure that you write in the voice of the character, use I, and incorporate specific details and brief quotes into your entries. Rubric:
o maintains the characters voice 1 2 3 4 5 responds to the entire act as it relates to the character o reacts critically makes judgments 1 2 3 4 5 x 2 o incorporates specific details 1 2 3 4 5x2 uses brief quotes woven into text _______ X 4 = ______

Quote Analysis Choose 10 quotes for quote analysis. Include: the speaker, to whom the character is speaking, the situation and its significance to plot development, and interpretation, including any literary devices. Example: If you can look into the seeds of time, And say which grains will grow and which will not, Speak then to me, who neither beg nor fear Your favors or your hate. (1.3.58-61) 1. 2. 3. 4. Banquo To the witches The witches have just given Macbeth the good news that he will be king. Banquo expresses a curiosity about his own future (the metaphor of the seeds of time) but, unlike Macbeth, shows neither fear nor great desire to receive special concessions from the witches. Banquos words help to distinguish him as a foil character to Macbeth as the play goes on. Rubric:
o o o correctly identifies all parts 1 2 situation includes significance to plot 1 2 interpretation shows critical understanding of the quote / literary device 1 2 3 3 4 4 5 5

5X3

______ X 4 = ______ Dramatic Interpretations

Block a Scene Choose a scene and plan detailed explanations of the set and blocking of the actors. You will become the stage manager / director for the scene. Rubric: o uses stage directions appropriately 1 2 3 4 5 o includes a drawing of the stage / set 1 2 3 4 5 o important points in the scene are marked 1 2 3 4 5 o movements are motivated and create 1 2 3 4 5x2
meaning for the audience ________ X 4 = ______

Readers Theater This project may be done as a group. Choose a scene and assign parts. You may use a script, but the actors should be familiar with their dialogue, using the script as a prompt. Simple costumes or symbolic masks or props may be included. The reading of the scene should bring meaning to the text. You may not do Act I scene 1. Rubric
o o o scene is well-organized costumes/masks/props contribute to the scene reading brings meaning to the text 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5

3 4 5X3 ______ X 4 = _______

Perform a Soliloquy Choose one of Macbeth or Lady Macbeths soliloquies to perform. You should have the speech memorized, but you may ask a student to prompt you if necessary. Your interpretation of the characters speech should bring meaning to the text.
Rubric o memorization is accurate 1 o facial expressions / gestures add meaning to rather than detracting from 1 performance o voice interpretation is meaningful 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5

2 3 4 5X3 _______ X 4 = ________

Artistic Draw character sketches incorporating details from the text. Your sketches

should reflect the personality of the character. This project should be done on art quality paper or canvas, not computer paper. Storyboard a scene in comic book style, incorporating dialogue. Details must be drawn from the text. Art quality paper must be used Rubric
o o o art quality paper / creative effort 1 details incorporated from text 1 drawing reflects understanding 1 2 2 2 3 4 5 3 4 5X2 3 4 5X2 _______ X 4= ______