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Macbeth

This comprehensive 10-day unit plan for 12th-grade students explores Shakespeare's "Macbeth." It aims to enhance critical thinking by evaluating historical, cultural, and political influences on literature. Students will engage in independent readings and discussions, creating literary analyses and critiques while utilizing technology and varied media. The plan encourages students to express their opinions and interpret themes through theatrical activities, reading logs, and an analytical paper, fostering a deep understanding of the text and its relevance.

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Macbeth

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  1. Macbeth A Unit Plan Created By John McBrayer

  2. I. The Learners • 12th Grade • Between ages 16 and 18 • Regular class • Will take 10 days

  3. II. Objectives • RLA.O.12.1.01 - research, evaluate and critique the historical, cultural, political and biographical influences to determine the impact on literary works. • RLA.O.12.1.03 - extend the amount of independent reading with emphasis on American, British and World Literature, and informational texts.

  4. RLA.O.12.1.06 - formulate, in a critique, supportable conclusions, summarize events and ideas, construct inferences and generalizations, and interpret character traits from explicit and implicit ideas. • RLA.O.12.2.02 - generate a clearly worded and effectively placed thesis statement to develop a document (e.g., composition, essay, literary critique, research paper) that has a clear, logical progression of ideas in the introduction, body, and conclusion. • RLA.O.12.2.13 - compose an analysis of a literary selection with precise literary terminology (e.g. symbolism, imagery) to establish credibility and authority, to support interpretation of the text, and to appeal to the audience’s interests.

  5. RLA.O.12.2.07 - strategically incorporate source material in a variety of ways, demonstrating a sophisticated understanding of the ethics of writing: • • directly quoting • • paraphrasing • • summarizing • • using ellipses • 21C.O.9-12.3.TT1 - Student protects software, hardware and network resources from viruses, vandalism, and unauthorized use and employs proper techniques to access, use and shut down technology equipment.

  6. III. Materials and Media • Computer Lab • Copies of Macbeth • Four digital camcorders

  7. Useful Websites • No Fear Shakespeare • Birnam Wood on the Net • The Folger Shakespeare Library • Shakespeare and Hip Hop • Fear and the "Dagger of the Mind"

  8. IV. Utilizing the Materials • “What makes a good king?” • Net searches on: • William Shakespeare • Macbeth • The curse of Macbeth • Explanations of: • Iambic pentameter • Poetry vs. Prose • Hip Hop and the Bard

  9. Independent Reading • Reading logs • Daily recap and discussion • Illustrations made through theatrical readings or showing scenes from a video • Analytical paper • Video scene

  10. V. Learners’ Participation • Engaging • Students have control • Voice and defend opinions

  11. VI. Evaluation • RLA.O.12.1.01 – daily discussions, reading log, analytical paper • RLA.O.12.1.03 – daily discussions, reading log • RLA.O.12.1.06 – analytical paper, reading log • RLA.O.12.2.02, RlA.O.12.2.07, RLA.O.12.2.13 – analytical paper • 21C.O.9-12.3.TT1 – video scene

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