Macbeth Skits

October 2, 2017

E.Q: 

Create a skit to summarize major events in Macbeth and demonstrate characterization.

Obj:.

I can can a skit to summarize the events and characterization in Macbeth.

Starter: 

Prepare for the skit.

Reiterate who is each character.

Determine who is going to be responsible for creating a script for each scene. 

Remember this should cover acts one and two.

(There are 11 scenes so almost every person should have a scene.)

Check progress of STEAL chart. 

(Whoever does not have a scene should be responsible for this.)

Vocabulary: 

Word: Protagonist 

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: he leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Give an example of a protagonist.

Word: Antagonist

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary.

Your Definition: 

Activity: 

1.  Macbeth Skits

At this point we have finished reading the first two acts.

In small groups, you will work together to create a short skit that represents the major plot points and characterization of the play. 

First, as a group, create a STEAL chart for:

Macbeth

Then, using the characterizations from above, create a 3-5 minute skit of the first two acts.

You will need to decide which parts of the text are crucial to the story and which lines can be eliminated. 

You will also need to decide how you will make this your own unique adaptation.

With your group, create a new script and decide on your actors.

Make sure that you hold all of your group members accountable and practice before you present to the class.

2.  Act Three, Scenes One-Three

Characters

Banquo

Macbeth

Lady Macbeth

Attendant

First Murderer

Second Murderer

Third Murderer 

Servant

Discussion Questions

Analyze Banquo's perspective of Macbeth.

Analyze Macbeth's soliloquy and evaluate what it reveals about his character,

Summarize what the murderers are supposed to do.

Characterize Lady Macbeth in act three.

Predict what will happen. 

3.   Macbeth Movie

Together we will watch the clip that coincides with what we read today in class.
Consider how it compares and contrasts to the original publication.

Closure: 

Reflect on the skit.

How well did the group work together, and what would you do differently?