Monday - Period 2

Now we have completed our abridged reading we will start our study of Macbeth with the following:

1. An overview of Shakespeare's 5 Act Structure as it pertains to this play;
2. Quick revision of the forms of conflict (see diagram below)
3. Character profiles for Macbeth and Lady Macbeth:  on your Weebly create a new page for 'Macbeth' and a sub-page for 'Characters'.  On the 'Character's page compose paragraphs for both of these characters in which you describe their personality, actions, thoughts and reputations.  Accompany your paragraph with an image found on the internet that you best think represents them.  Also locate and include under your paragraph 2 quotes from the text that are important in representing aspects of the character you are describing.

Week 6

As we finish our reading of the script, you might be interested in looking at some of these apps and websites.  They will assist your study of 'Macbeth' either with the translation of Shakespeare's original text, or to understand the narrative elements and characterisation of the play.  Note that you are NOT required to purchase any apps unless you feel they assist you. 

Weeks 3-6

We will begin our Shakespeare unit by looking at his background, writing style and conventions, his playhouse, 'The Globe Theatre', and his extensive list of plays and their categories.  A quick game of Shakespeare bingo will reveal how prolific a writer he was.

Some short focus videos will give us an overview of his play, 'Macbeth' and we will begin our reading of an abridged script accompanied by video, some extracts of which appear below.

Monday - Period 5

We will complete our film study today by responding to the question:

How does the film, The City of Ember, rely on the dystopian genre and the hero's journey in telling its tale.  Support your answer with specific text references.


Picture This Homework due Monday Week 5 - 'Water Fever' by Jenny Mounfield (p221)

Wednesday - Period 1

Shakespeare Incursion - today you will view performers who put Macbeth and Lady Macbeth on trial to decided who is the most guilty of killing King Duncan.  This is in anticipation of our drama unit which will start on Wednesday, 10/08/11.  For a very brief and amusing introduction to Macbeth take a look at this 'Macbeth in 96 seconds' video.

Monday - Period 2 & Tuesday - Period 4

Short story final copy to be submitted in this lesson.

Continuing our examination of extracts that represent the characteristics of dystopian literature, we will look at the 'hero' element of 'The City of Ember'.  As well as examining scenes containing Lina and Doon, we will also consider the 'hero's quest' and how it is evident in this text.