Copyright © SAVVAS Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved.The Tragedy of Macbeth,
Act V, Scene i
Media Vocabulary
These words or concepts will be useful to you as you analyze, discuss, and write
about audio recordings.sound effects: recorded
sounds that are neither
speech nor music- Sound effects may add a sense of reality to
a performance by creating the illusion that
something is actually happening. - They may also help set a mood—for instance,
one that is joyful or ominous.
editing: process of
selecting, correcting, and
sequencing the elements of
a media production - Editors may choose to condense or expand a
particular segment of a work. - Good editing results in a seamless production and
ensures the clarity of the flow of ideas and events.
pacing: overall speed
at which a theatrical
production takes place - Pacing may be slow or quick.
- The pacing of specific segments may vary to
reflect characters’ actions and emotions.
First Review MEDIA: AUDIO
Apply these strategies as you conduct your first review. As you listen, record
your observations and questions, making sure to note time codes for later
reference. You will have an opportunity to complete a close review after your
first review.About the Performers
L.A. Theatre Works was
founded in 1974 as a not-for-
profit media organization with
the primary goal of producing
and distributing classic and
contemporary plays. The
productions are full-length
and performed by experienced
actors. To date, the theatrical
organization has aired more
than 400 dramas, all of which
are available online.
LibriVox was founded in
2005 with the goal of creating
free audio books of texts that
are in the public domain.
Volunteers, most of whom
have no professional acting or
performing experience, create
the audio files at home. The
files are then catalogued and
posted free online. To date,
LibriVox has posted more than
8,000 recordings.Comparing Text to Media
You will now listen to audio recordings of two
different performances of Act V, Scene i, of The
Tragedy of Macbeth. As you listen, compare and
contrast the performances, and evaluate how each
of them interprets Shakespeare’s drama.THE TRAGEDY OF
MACBETH, ACT V, SCENE iTHE TRAGEDY OF
MACBETH, ACT V, SCENE iMAKING MEANING
LISTEN and note who is
speaking, what they’re saying,
and how they’re saying it.CONNECT ideas in the
audio to other media you’ve
experienced, texts you’ve
read, or images you’ve seen.NOTE elements that you find
interesting and want to revisit.RESPOND by completing
the Comprehension Check. STANDARDS
Reading Literature
Analyze multiple interpretations of
a story, drama, or poem, evaluating
how each version interprets the
source text.
Language
Acquire and use accurately general
academic and domain-specific words
and phrases, sufficient for reading,
writing, speaking, and listening at
the college and career readiness
level; demonstrate independence in
gathering vocabulary knowledge when
considering a word or phrase important
to comprehension or expression.354 UNIT 3 • FACING THE FUTURE, CONFRONTING THE PASTLIT22_SE12_U03_A6C_M_WC.indd 354 23/03/21 12:24 PMTEACHING
The Tragedy of Macbeth,
Act V, Scene i
How are the two audio recordings alike and
different? Which recording do you like better?
Which actor does a better job of playing Lady
Macbeth? Modeling these and other questions
listeners might ask as they compare two audio
versions of the same scene brings the audio to life
and connects it to the Whole-Class Performance
Task question. Play the audio in class or ask
students to open the audio in their interactive
textbooks.Media Vocabulary
Encourage students to discuss the media
vocabulary. Have they seen the terms in texts
before? Do they use any of them in their speech
or writing? For more support, see Media
Vocabulary.FIRST REVIEW
As they listen, students should perform the steps
of the first review:
LISTEN: Remind students to identify the character
who is speaking (the Gentlewoman, the Doctor,
or Lady Macbeth).
NOTE: Encourage students to take notes as they
listen to the two audio recordings. They can jot
down similarities and differences they notice, and
note elements they want to analyze later.
CONNECT: Encourage students to make
connections between the two audio versions
and other Shakespeare performances they have
attended or heard via audio recordings.
RESPOND: Students will answer questions to
demonstrate understanding.
Point out to students that while they will always
complete the Respond step at the end of the
first review, the other steps will probably happen
concurrently. You may wish to print copies of the
First-Review Guide: Media-Audio for students
to use.Jump Start
FIRST REVIEW How does an actor decide
how to read or say a character’s lines in a play
such as The Tragedy of Macbeth? Engage
students in a discussion about the decisions
actors make when interpreting famous lines
from famous plays.354 UNIT 3 • FACING THE FUTURE, CONFRONTING THE PAST
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