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Comprehension Check

Complete the following items after you finish your first review.

1. At the beginning of the L.A. Theatre Works audio production of The Tragedy of
   Macbeth, Act V, Scene i, what does the listener hear?


2. In which version do the actors’ performances most accurately reflect normal speech?


3. In which version does the listener hear the actual stage directions?


4. Which version contains sound effects?


5. What is the primary difference between the two versions?


6. Notebook As you listen, record your observations and questions, making sure to
   note time codes for later reference.

RESEARCH

Research to Clarify Choose at least one unfamiliar detail from one of the versions of

Act V, Scene i. Briefly research that detail. In what way does the information you learned

shed light on an aspect of the scene?

Research to Explore Choose something from the audio presentations that interests you,

and formulate a research question. Write your question here.

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TEACHING

Comprehension Check

Possible responses:

1. The listener hears faint, eerie music.


2. In the L.A. Theatre Works version, the performers
   most accurately reflect normal speech.


3. In the LibriVox version, one reader reads aloud the
   stage directions.


4. The L.A. Theatre Works version has sound effects.


5. The L.A. Theatre Works version is a recording of
   a theatre company in action, while the LibriVox
   version is intended to be a clear, accurate reading
   of the play.


6. Accept reasonable responses.

DIGITAL PERSPECTIVES

Enriching the Text Find and play for students

other video and audio versions of The Tragedy of

Macbeth, Act V, Scene i. Be sure to preview the

media before playing it for the class.

Encourage students to compare and contrast

these versions with the two audio versions they

have heard. Film versions of the play include:

•   a 2015 version directed by Justin Kurzel

•   a 2010 version directed by Rupert Goold and

starring Patrick Stewart as Macbeth

•   a 1982 version in the tradition of Shakespeare’s

Globe Theatre and starring Piper Laurie as Lady

Macbeth

•   a 1979 version starring Ian McKellen and Judi

Dench

Research

Research to Clarify

Responses will vary.

Research to Explore Students may be interested

learning more about the L.A. Theatre Works. They

may want to research how Shakespeare plays are

performed in the 21st century.

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