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Macbeth
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Merely following the directions for “in order to earn an A” does not necessarily assure
you of earning an A. You must do an outstanding job with your project, not simply a
mediocre job of completing the things listed. The projects must be neat, aesthetically
pleasing, follow the basic grammar rules, and most importantly, indicate that you
understood the play and its themes. The “Minimum Requirements” must be met in
order to earn a passing grade.
Your teacher will not provide you with supplies or class time!
Interview Assignment
Create a fictitious interview of Macbeth or Lady Macbeth, which will include specific
questions about the relationship, the murder of Duncan, the effect of guilt on the human
conscience. This must be done in written form and on audio or videotape. Minimum 25
questions from the interviewer with Macbeth’s or Lady Macbeth’s complete answers.
In order to earn an A, you must videotape the interview and have costumes.
Macbeth’s Journal
Write a journal that Macbeth would have written throughout the events of the play. The
entries in the journal must relate to specific events with Macbeth’s reactions to each of
them. The entries must also include Macbeth’s general feelings about life and love. It
need not be written in Shakespeare’s language but must be consistent with Macbeth’s
feelings as Shakespeare presented them in the play. Minimum number of entries is
seven, with each entry being at least 75 words long.
In order to earn an A, you must have at least twelve entries of at least 75 words.
Macbeth confronts the witches
Imagine that Macbeth has a confrontation with the witches in which he blames them for
his troubles. What would happen? You may write it in dramatic or narrative form.
Macbeth’s comments must be based in the fact that he thinks none of this would have
happened if the witches had not been involved. Minimum length 500 words.
In order to earn an A, you must perform this either live or on videotape and have a
costume.
Song Writing
Write song lyrics that are related to one of the main themes of the play: ambition,
manipulation, isolation/darkness, or the effects of guilt on the conscience. Choose an
existing melody and write new lyrics for it. Include a written explanation of why you
chose the theme you did and why you chose the particular music. Submit a copy of the
original song with your lyrics.
In order to earn an A, you must record the song on audio or videotape.
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Collages
Create two collages, with words and pictures on both of them, which show your
understanding of the plot, theme, and characters in the play. One collage must
concentrate on the play as a whole and the other must concentrate on one character of
your choice – please label the collages. (Please note: ½ of your pictures must be from
magazines and ½ from the Internet). In order to pass, the minimum number of pictures
is 30 on each collage; minimum number of words is 15 on each collage.
In order to earn an A, you must have at least 45 pictures and 20 words on each collage.
Also, you must include a write-up explaining 10 pictures and 10 words from each
collage.
Illustrations
Note!! THIS PROJECT IS FOR VISUALLY ARTISTIC PEOPLE ONLY! (Mrs.
Crucius and Mrs. Steib would not choose this project since they do not consider
themselves visual artists.). Draw at least three 8 1/2” by 11” illustrations of specific
scenes from the play. Also, you must include three write-ups explaining each picture and
scene choice, each with a minimum of 50 words.
In order to earn an A, choose one artistic media (watercolor, pastels, oil, or colored
pencils) and combine three scene images into one picture. It must be at least 14” by 20.”
Dialogue/ Newspaper Report
Using a modern setting, character names, and language, rewrite the events associated
with Duncan’s death into a script. Include the meeting between the witches, Macbeth,
and Banquo, along with the prophecies. Also include a scene between Lady Macbeth and
Macbeth in which they plan Duncan’s murder (see Act I scene vii). Then write a
newspaper report (modern) which details the events that occurred as a result of the
prophecies. Minimum length of script: 250 words. Minimum length of news report:
250 words.
In order to earn an A, either the dialogue (script) or the news report should be videotaped,
or the news report should be formatted like a professional looking newspaper. The script
should be in the style of a serious drama, and the news report should be in the style of a
TV news program, ie “Dateline NBC” or “48 Hours”.
Links to King James and the supernatural
Use the Internet or other research tools to trace specific links (including but not limited to
the ones discussed in class) between the life of King James I (of England) and VI (of
Scotland) and the play. Include specific references to the supernatural elements in the
play. Your final product may be a visual representation or a written report.
Bibliographic support must be given.
In order to earn an A, you must do a visually pleasing and colorful presentation as well as
a written report.
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Power Point
Create a power point presentation about the commercial aspect of contemporary William
Shakespeare and his plays. Topics could include but are not limited to the tourism
industry in Stratford-upon-Avon, the new Globe theater, modern day movie
interpretations, and/or contemporary acting companies. Minimum slides 25. Also must
use animation and sound effects (music optional).
In order to earn an A, you must have a minimum of 40 slides. Each slide must have a
graphic that pertains to the information on that particular slide.
Web Site Design
Create a web page which teaches the user about the characteristics and fates of eight
major characters in the play. Include a brief description of each character’s personality
and use a graphic or scanned pictures that would appropriately represent him or her.
Include an annotated list of at least 10 Macbeth links. Make sure these links are up-todate. Minimum number of pages in your web site is five.
In order to earn an A, you must have a minimum of eight pages. You also must complete
a website evaluation form for three of the sites on your Macbeth link list. (Get these
forms from your teacher).
Model of the Globe Theatre
Create a model of the Globe Theatre. It must be an accurate representation of either
today’s New Globe in London, or of the Globe of Shakespeare’s time. Include interior
and exterior, the actual stage, and galleries. Choose appropriate materials.
In order to earn an A, research the history of Shakespeare’s Globe and write a description
of this history, complete with three sources OR research the building of the New Globe
and write a description, complete with three sources.
Theatrical Program
When people go to a contemporary stage production, they always receive a program.
Create a program for Macbeth. Minimum requirements are a cover, two articles, which
could include the historical background of the play, restaurant reviews, fashion trends,
new stores, which have a Shakespearean or Scottish theme, a synopsis of 5 acts, a list of
characters with modern day actors who would play each part, and at least three
advertisements (with same theme).
In order to earn an A, include at least 10 actor’s comments about this production.
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Facebook-like page
Create a “facebook” page for one of the main characters using Publisher, Adobe, or
Word. Do NOT use real Facebook. Choose from Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, Malcolm,
or Macduff.
Following the plot and the relationships of the play, you should include:
 one or more photos;
 a profile, including a relationship status, current city and country, likes, and
favorites;
 5 Wall Posts for each Act (for a total of 25 with at least 20 words each), with at
least 1 comment (NOT just a “like”) on each Wall Post;
 at least 5 friends, including but not limited to other main characters, Lords,
nobles, and cousins with photos;
 a message from each of the friends;
 3 friend requests;
 and links to 5 different Macbeth, Shakespeare or Scotland websites.
You may also use a generator site (like www.myfakewall.com), but you must then email
your teacher a link to the page you created; you must also include somewhere in the page
evidence that it is your work. Anything that is not possible to do within the limitations of
the page (favorites, etc.) must be provided in some other way.
To earn an “A,” you must include advertisements on the side of the profile and/or wall
posts. These ads should be directly related to Shakespeare’s time, and specifically
Macbeth. You also need to include at least one photo album containing 5 photos, which
you may access from the Internet.
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