Macbeth #5: Thanks! That was much better than reading it on my own!

You’re welcome.  Let’s see what you’ve learned.  Choose one of the below projects to demonstrate your understanding.  (Based on projects from Lydia Hallard, Eastdale Collegiate and Vocational Institute, Oshawa, Ontario)

1.  Math/Logical

Create a game based on the actions and consequences of the characters in Macbeth.  This must be type of role-playing game board game, not a “Candy Land” type game.  

2.  Naturalistic

Dunsinane Hill

What is meant by nature/supernature in Macbeth? How should nature be treated, and what happens when nature is mistreated?  Write a two page report, using evidence from the play and illustrations (downloaded or cut out are fine).

3.  Linguistic

Create a cartoon storyboard for one act of the play (not including Act I). 

4.  Musical

Create and perform a song that symbolizes and suits a scene from the play. Emphasize appropriate mood. 

5.  Kinesthetic

Perform a modern interpretation from a scene from the play.  (Hint:  The more action, the better!)

6.  Intrapersonal

Create a  entry for a character from Macbeth.  Provide details about actions, actions, emotions and desires. You must have at least 8 entries to receive full credit. 

7.  Interpersonal

Interview a character from the play EXCLUDING Macbeth or Lady Macbeth. Write down at least ten questions you would ask and ten answers this character would give based on his/her actions in the play so far.

8. Visual/Spatial 

Using stop motion animation, recreate a scene from the play with Lego people (or something similar) recreate a scene from the play.   For more details on how to accomplish this, you may wish to visit http://www.brickfilms.com/community/. 

9.  Artistic

Visit the virtual John Singer Sargeant museum and look at the painting of Ellen Terry as Lady Macbeth. Write a short, one-page essay on the character of Lady Macbeth, using the play and the portrait as a reference.