Act Two Skits

September 27, 2019

Standards

RL.9-10.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone

RL.9-10.5 Analyze how an author’s choices concerning how to structure a text, order events within it, and manipulate time create effects such as mystery, tension, or surprise. 

Obj: I can determine meanings of words and phrases in Macbeth.

I can analyze how author's choices create mystery, tension, or surprise throughout the text structure. 

Starter

Free Write Friday 

Vocabulary: 

Word: Prompt book 

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition:  a copy of a play with directions for performance used by a theater prompter

Your Definition:

Activity:  Why would a promptbook be necessary for directing a skit/play?

Activity

1.  Promptbook 

In small groups you will work together to complete the promptbook handout for a scene in act two.

Then, using the notes you record, you will act out the scene for the class.

Remember, this is your version/vision of the play so you can add or delete anything you deem necessary. 

Groups

Scene One

Scene Two

Scene Three Lines 1-85

Scene Three Lines 86-End

Scene Four

You will have time to add notes to your promptbook, create your script, practice the skit and perform!

For each skit answer the following question: 

How did the director's choices change from the original play?

2. Act Three, Scenes One-Three

Characters

Banquo

Macbeth

Lady Macbeth

Servant

First Murderer

Second Murderer

Third Murderer

Discussion Questions

Why begin with Banquo?

Analyze Banquo's perspective of Macbeth.

Analyze Macbeth's soliloquy and evaluate what it reveals about his character,

Summarize what the murderers are supposed to do.

How does the arrangement of events affect the mood?

Closure

What was one insight you gained from acting out the skits?