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Macbeth. A Unit Plan Created By John McBrayer. I. The Learners. 12 th Grade Between ages 16 and 18 Regular class Will take 10 days. II. Objectives.
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Macbeth A Unit Plan Created By John McBrayer
I. The Learners • 12th Grade • Between ages 16 and 18 • Regular class • Will take 10 days
II. Objectives • RLA.O.12.1.01 - research, evaluate and critique the historical, cultural, political and biographical influences to determine the impact on literary works. • RLA.O.12.1.03 - extend the amount of independent reading with emphasis on American, British and World Literature, and informational texts.
RLA.O.12.1.06 - formulate, in a critique, supportable conclusions, summarize events and ideas, construct inferences and generalizations, and interpret character traits from explicit and implicit ideas. • RLA.O.12.2.02 - generate a clearly worded and effectively placed thesis statement to develop a document (e.g., composition, essay, literary critique, research paper) that has a clear, logical progression of ideas in the introduction, body, and conclusion. • RLA.O.12.2.13 - compose an analysis of a literary selection with precise literary terminology (e.g. symbolism, imagery) to establish credibility and authority, to support interpretation of the text, and to appeal to the audience’s interests.
RLA.O.12.2.07 - strategically incorporate source material in a variety of ways, demonstrating a sophisticated understanding of the ethics of writing: • • directly quoting • • paraphrasing • • summarizing • • using ellipses • 21C.O.9-12.3.TT1 - Student protects software, hardware and network resources from viruses, vandalism, and unauthorized use and employs proper techniques to access, use and shut down technology equipment.
III. Materials and Media • Computer Lab • Copies of Macbeth • Four digital camcorders
Useful Websites • No Fear Shakespeare • Birnam Wood on the Net • The Folger Shakespeare Library • Shakespeare and Hip Hop • Fear and the "Dagger of the Mind"
IV. Utilizing the Materials • “What makes a good king?” • Net searches on: • William Shakespeare • Macbeth • The curse of Macbeth • Explanations of: • Iambic pentameter • Poetry vs. Prose • Hip Hop and the Bard
Independent Reading • Reading logs • Daily recap and discussion • Illustrations made through theatrical readings or showing scenes from a video • Analytical paper • Video scene
V. Learners’ Participation • Engaging • Students have control • Voice and defend opinions
VI. Evaluation • RLA.O.12.1.01 – daily discussions, reading log, analytical paper • RLA.O.12.1.03 – daily discussions, reading log • RLA.O.12.1.06 – analytical paper, reading log • RLA.O.12.2.02, RlA.O.12.2.07, RLA.O.12.2.13 – analytical paper • 21C.O.9-12.3.TT1 – video scene