Macbeth Projects

Macbeth Projects

Using the list below, pick a project you would like to complete on the play Macbeth. You may choose either a group or an individual project. This project is worth TWO test grades.

Group Projects

1.         Act it Out: In a group of no more than four people, choose one important scene from Macbeth. Your task is to act out the scene in front of your classmates. I expect you to have costumes, school-appropriate props, and all lines memorized. You should also act with a certain degree of expression—not just monotone voices! (3-4 people)

2.       Cast the Play: In a group of no more than three people, create a PowerPoint presentation in which you cast celebrities—living or dead—in the roles of each character from the play. Which modern celebrity would you have play Macbeth? Lady Macbeth? Banquo? Each slide should include an image of the celebrity and a four sentence justification for why you chose that celebrity. You must also include the websites where you found your pictures. (2-3 people)

3.       Talk Show: In a group of no more than four people, create and perform or film your very own talk show. You may model your talk show after a news report, Oprah Winfrey’s show, or any other talk show. You must have at least one host and at least two guests to interview. Your guests should be characters from the play. Your host should interview the characters and ask four well-thought out questions to each.  (3-4 people)

4.       Compare/Contrast: In a group of two, find and compare/contrast two clips of the same scene from a film version of Macbeth. You should utilize YouTube to find two clips that are from two different productions but show the same event taking place. Work together to compare and contrast the following elements: casting, lighting, emotions, setting, costumes. (2 people)

5.       Music Video/Rap Song: In a group of no more than four people, create a music video or a rap song. You may film your music video or perform your rap in class. Your rap should focus on the play Macbeth, but the content is up to you. You may choose to summarize the events of the play, to have a “rap battle” between two characters, or to sing a song from one character’s perspective. (2-4 people)

	0	5	10	15	20
Information/Use of Text	Your group used no information from Macbeth, or you got all of the facts wrong.	There was some information from Macbeth, but it was mostly incorrect.	You used the play a lot in your project, but you also made big mistakes.	You used the play a lot in your project, but there were a few small errors.	Your project was based on the play, all facts and details were correct.
Creativity	This project looks sloppy, was done at the last minute, and shows no thought.	Your project shows some thought but is still poorly thought out.	The ideas are there but it was poorly executed.	You have great ideas with some careless mistakes.	Shows time, effort, and great planning.
Presentation/Mechanics	Your project is full of grammatical errors OR your presentation was unacceptable.	Your project has many noticeable errors, your presentation was inconsiderate of classmates.	Some grammar errors, failure to speak loudly and make eye contact with audience.	Few noticeable errors, presented with clarity.	No grammatical errors, presentation was smooth, and professional.
Individual Participation	Wasted all class time.	Was off task more than on task in class.	Class time was split between project and distractions.	Some minor issues in class, but mainly participated with group.	Put in time and effort to help group members succeed.
Group Participation	Based on anonymous Group Evaluation Sheet—Each member will have to evaluate their group’s participation and I will consider these evaluations in the grading process. They will not be final, but will just help me grade better.

 

Individual Projects

1.         Act a Monologue: Memorize and perform a Shakespearean monologue or soliloquy from your favorite character. I will supply the monologue once you tell me which character you want to perform.

2.       Be the Historian:  Research an aspect of either Shakespearean or Scottish culture and present your findings to the class. Topics vary from preparing an ethnic food to showing us what people wore back then to researching the kings and queens of England and Scotland. If you need help picking a topic, just ask!

3.       Newspaper/Magazine:  Create either a Newspaper or Magazine based on the play. Your creation must have at least four articles and two images. Be prepared to share your newspaper/magazine with the class.

4.       Write About It: Write either an alternate ending to the play or create a diary/journal for a character in the play. Your writing assignment should be approximately two pages handwritten.

5.       Museum Curator: Imagine you are creating a museum exhibit about Macbeth. Choose five artifacts to put in your display. Write a paragraph explaining each object. Bring these objects to class and present your exhibit to us.

	0	5	10	15	20
Information/Use of Text	You no information from Macbeth or outside sources, or you got all of the facts wrong.	There was some information from Macbeth or outside sources, but it was mostly incorrect.	You used the play or other resources a lot in your project, but you also made big mistakes.	You used the play or outside material a lot in your project, but there were a few small errors.	Your project was based on the play/other information, all facts and details were correct.
Creativity	This project looks sloppy, was done at the last minute, and shows no thought.	Your project shows some thought but is still poorly thought out.	The ideas are there but it was poorly executed.	You have great ideas with some careless mistakes.	Shows time, effort, and great planning.
Presentation	Your presentation was unacceptable.	Your presentation was inconsiderate of classmates.	Failure to speak loudly and make eye contact with audience.	Presented with clarity.	Presentation was smooth, and professional.
Mechanics	Project is unacceptable due to all the errors. You did not cite any sources for outside information.	Your errors take away from the quality of work as a whole.	Project is still passable, but there are many mistakes.	Few mistakes that take away from the content.	Polished final product with hardly any mistakes.
Use of Class Time	Wasted all class time.	Was off task more than on task in class.	Class time was split between project and distractions.	Some minor issues in class, but mainly good work ethic.	Used class time wisely and efficiently.

 

Project Timeline: SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS NEEDED

12/4: Pick projects in class.

12/5: In-class workday: Brainstorming, submitting ideas.

12/11: In-class workday: Library for research/computer needs.

12/12: In-class workday: Finish working on the majority of the project.

12/13: In-class workday: Final conferences with Ms. Cook to discuss projects. Group Evaluation forms DUE.

12/16: Projects DUE at the beginning of class. We will present on the 16^th and 17^th.

 

IMPORTANT: During our in-class workdays you will be required to be working on a project or working on your Macbeth writing packet/semester exam study guide.