Equity and Ethics

Interview
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CC B10.4g I can develop and script an interview that:
o States purpose clearly and immediately.
o Gives complete and accurate details based on the information
given in the play.
o Avoids expressions that are wordy, clichd, vague, or
discriminatory.
o Purpose: To ask questions of a Macbeth character who has been
involved with the events occurring in the play. To get their
perspective on the dramatic events that have occurred.
o Audience: Grade 10 class who has just recently read Macbeth.
o Must be completed individually.
o Must be typed in 12 pt. times new roman font. Minimum 2 pages
single spaced in length.

Interview
Your task: Write and script an interview of a fictional
character from the play Macbeth.
*Note: You may pretend to be a medium/psychic and
contact Macbeth, Banquo, King Duncan or Lady
Macduff beyond the grave.
Before Writing Activities
Brainstorm questions with audience and purpose in
mind.
Plan, organize and sequence questions.
During/After Writing Activities
Create draft, revise, edit interview.
Consider purpose, and audience.
Clear, and accurate details. Word choice is
appropriate.
Check for spelling, punctuation and so on.

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Assessment
Criteria
-Complete/Well thought out
brainstorming page.
-Should show a combination of
chosen and not chosen ideas.
- Should connect to themes,
thoughts, actions, behaviours,
events, relationships, etc.
- Should address higher level
questions in relation to
characters motives, beliefs and
morals.
-Rough draft of interview
showing recognition of errors in
spelling, punctuation, grammar,
sentence structure, etc.
-Recognition of errors should be
shown in red pen. They must
identify the error in question and
fix said error.
- Good Copy must include a
title.
-Must include a formal opening
paragraph identifying the
purpose and audience as well as
an introduction of the chosen
character. /5
-Must include a minimum of 20
questions

Mark
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- Questions must be insightful,
connecting to themes, events,
thoughts and actions of
characters, motives, beliefs and
morals.
- Written work must accurately
reflect purpose and audience.
- Must be error free in regards to
spelling, punctuation, grammar,
sentence structure and
formatting.

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