Macbeth

 Greetings all!

In our final weeks, we have much to do. There are many sources for the play online - from No Fear Shakespeare, to a closer look at the original text. Our work is with the original text, so simply knowing a summary of events will not be enough for some of the work of the unit. 

We've been talking about a bonus assignment - one where you stand to gain if your grade goes up. If it would cause your grade to drop, I will not count the mark. 

Speaking of which, here's the work:

• ACT Assignments (Assignment - REQUIRED)

There's a package of work for each act. Some questions and writing work is involved. Four acts means four packages. Due January 23.

• Creative Project (Project - REQUIRED)

There are only three options this time around. With less time available than expected, our options have been trimmed down. Please check the round table for the handout. Due January 23. 

• Soliloquy (Project/Assignment, whichever offers the greater gain - BONUS)

Pick one of the soliloquies below. Memorize it and perform it. Bring a prop. A couple reminder lines are ok. Show your understanding by your performance. Dress up. Slay. Depending on interest, we'll do these on January 24-26.

1. Act I, Scene 5, Glamis thou art: Glamis thou art…
2. Act I, Scene 5, Unsex me here: The raven himself is hoarse
3. Act I, Scene 7, Vaulting Ambition: He’s here in double trust…
4. Act II, Scene 1, The Dagger Speech: Is th is a dagger which I see before me?
5. Act III, Scene 1, A Fruitless Crown: To be thus is nothing; but to be safely thus…
6. Act IV, Scene 1, The Ruthless Tyrant: From this moment the very firstlings of my heart shall be the firstlings of my hand.
7. Act V, Scene 1, Insanity: Out spot.