Macbeth - No Fear Shakespeare

Sparknotes produce Shakespeare's texts in their series 'No Fear Shakespeare' which contain the original text on the left-hand side of each opening and a modern language translation on the right-hand side. They also have an online version which you can access here to assist your study of Macbeth.

Macbeth - 42 Points

As we progress through our study of 'Macbeth' you will complete a range of tasks of your choosing from the 'Points Sheet' issued in Week 6. You are required to complete one task of EACH VALUE from the sheet, i.e. one TWO POINT task, one FOUR POINT task, one SIX POINT task .... . These tasks are to be compiled in your book which will be collected at the end of term for marking. You are permitted to complete them on a computer, however you will need to have them printed off and glued in your book by the end of term.

Macbeth - Narrative Elements

As you make your way through 'Macbeth', you will identify the narrative elements Shakespeare has incorporated into his play. To assist your understanding of them obtain a Narrative Elements Diagram from Mrs Lans and glue in your book.

Keeping in mind your assessment task in Week 10, you need to formulate ideas around the CONFLICT found in this text. In your book dedicate one page to each of the following headings:

CONFLICT - person versus self
CONFLICT - person versus others
CONFLICT - person versus society

As we progress through 'Macbeth' return to these pages and make notes under the appropriate heading to assist your preparation for this essay task. Remember to include relevant quotes and their page numbers (to locate at a later time), your explanation of the conflict referred to in the quote, techniques used by Shakespeare, and the effect of each conflict on the plot.

Subject Specific Terminology

The following terms will be used in our study of Macbeth. Your understanding of them will be assessed throughout this drama unit. Remember that your aim is to "use subject specific terminology consistently and correctly in a variety of contexts" to achieve at an 'A' level for subject specific terminology.

PLAYWRIGHT - EXPOSITION/CLIMAX/RESOLUTION - SOLILOQUY - PROTAGONIST - ANTAGONIST

Macbeth

Your introduction to Macbeth will comprise the following activities in your book:
1. Read the picture book cartoon version
2. View 'Macbeth in 96 seconds video'
3. View the enotes video introduction
4. Reassemble the jumbled plot synopsis in the correct order
5. Record the themes that you predict or feel exist in this text. Feel free to share your thoughts (constructively)so far by replying to this blog.

Wider Reading - Term 3

This term your wider reading text will be the novel that we will study in Term 4.  You are required to read Michelle Magorian's novel, Goodnight Mr Tom, by the beginning of Term 4.  There is NO need to complete a wider reading activity for this text.  Take a look at Michelle Magorian's introduction to her novel below:

Poetry - Comparative Essay

In order to begin our new unit on Shakespeare's play, Macbeth, it is necessary for you to complete your Carpe Diem comparative essay at home.  This will effectively take the place of the wider reading task you would have completed.  The due date for submission of this essay is Friday, 11/09/09.  A copy of the scaffold should already be in your book otherwise you can see Mrs Lans if you require another copy.