English 11

Ms. Kirk

Name: _____________________ Block: _____

Macbeth Group Drama Assignment

During our short study of Shakespeare's Macbeth, students will have an opportunity to entertain
the class, while learning one scene of the play in depth. Its been shown that students only absorb 10%
of what they read, 20% of what they hear and see, and 90% of what they teach others. In order to
maximize time and reward effort, students will be 'teaching' the class at least once scene of the drama. In
groups of 2-4 students, choose of the following options:
A) Read out the scene as it was written (blank verse) complete with
costumes and / or props. This involves students staying in
character throughout and a short analysis afterwards.
B) Create a modern adaptation of the scene to present to the class.
This should still refer to themes, character development, and plot.
C) Write a formal expository essay on one of the selected topics.
Further Instructions:
Choose a scene from Acts II-V, of at least three pages in length, to
dissect and / or perform. Only one group can select each scene, so make a
quick, and entertaining choice.
Each group needs to explain (A and B choices only briefly) the importance of the scene for
character development, plot, and theme.
Groups are expected to stay with the 10-20 minute
presentation time limit. These presentations will occur on
______________________________________________. Groups
will sign up in order of their scene.

Individuals will be assessed for:

Criteria

Points

Comments

Voice:
Your voice had a pleasant pitch and you
spoke at an appropriate rate of speed for audience
and purpose.

5 4 3 2 1 0

The volume of your voice was appropriate

for the size of the room and the audience.

Physical Presence:
You kept your head up, used good posture,
and stood tall, conveying an image of selfconfidence.
Your facial expressions, body language,
and attitude conveyed interest and enthusiasm in
your subject matter.

5 4 3 2 1 0

5 4 3 2 1 0

You made good eye contact with the

audience.
Language:
You enunciated clearly and pronounced
words correctly. You used correct grammar in your
presentation as well as Shakespearean vocabulary.

5 4 3 2 1 0

You used a vocabulary that was

appropriate for your subject matter and audience.
Content:
Your presentation demonstrated an
appropriate level of knowledge of the subject.
Discussion of character, plot, and theme met
expectations.
Presentation was entertaining. An effort
was made to create am accurate presentation for the
audience.
Grand Total:

5 4 3 2 1 0
5 4 3 2 1 0

/30

5-All criteria were met as described.

4-Most criteria were met as described; evidence that real effort was made to meet criteria.
3-Some criteria were met as described; evidence that some effort was made to meet criteria.
2-Few criteria were met; evidence that little effort was made to meet criteria.
1-Criteria were not met, but attempted.