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^ evidence log

Before moving on to a

new selection, go to your

Evidence Log and record

what you learned from Act I

of The Tragedy of Macbeth.

Speaking and listening

Who am i? (name, age,

gender, role in the castle)

What relationship do i have

with Macbeth/lady Macbeth?

What is my motive in arguing

for or against the murder?

do i have anything to gain?

Why would Macbeth/lady

Macbeth listen to me?

Assignment

Imagine that you are a confidant of either Macbeth or Lady Macbeth. In

that role, create and perform a soliloquy in which you either support or

discourage the murder of King Duncan.

•   If you choose to be Macbeth’s confidant, imagine that you have heard

his soliloquy at the beginning of Scene vii, and reinforce the doubts

he expresses there. Point out to Macbeth the advantages of killing

the king.   

•   If you choose to be Lady Macbeth’s confidant, try to dissuade her

from seeking Duncan’s death by suggesting the possible results of

such    an act.

eFFecTive eXPReSSion

Create Your Character When you are playing a role, it helps to know

exactly who you are and what stake you have in the situation. Be sure to

create a complete character, one that Shakespeare might have imagined

himself. Use the chart below to help you develop your character.

Prepare for Your Performance Make notes on a card or two or on a

small sheet of paper. These will help you remember what you want to say

to Macbeth or Lady Macbeth. You should not read directly from your notes

when you perform your soliloquy, but you may glance at them as you speak

to remind yourself of the points of your argument.

 STANDARDS

Speaking and Listening

•   Come to discussions prepared,

having read and researched material

under study; explicitly draw on that

preparation by referring to evidence

from texts and other research on

the topic or issue to stimulate a

thoughtful, well‑reasoned exchange

of ideas.

•   Adapt speech to a variety of

contexts and tasks, demonstrating

a command of formal English when

indicated or appropriate.

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FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Speaking and Listening

•   If students struggle to create a motive for

their character, then ask them to consider

what purpose would it serve their character

if Duncan were to be killed or if he was to

survive.

For Reteach and Practice, see Speaking and

Listening: Soliloquy (RP).

Selection Test

Administer the “The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act I”

Selection Test, which is available in both print and

digital formats online in Assessments.

Speaking and Listening

If students have trouble choosing a character,

have them think about whom they think is a

more complex, interesting character, Macbeth

or Lady Macbeth. Both are ambitious, but while

Macbeth hesitates, Lady Macbeth ruthlessly prods

him on. For more support, see Speaking and

Listening: Soliloquy.

Create Your Character Students can choose

whichever gender and age seem appropriate for

their role and relationship with Macbeth or Lady

Macbeth. As students construct their motives for

their arguments, remind them that their character

can have virtuous or villainous reasons for their

argument.

Prepare for Your Performance Allow students

time to practice their performances. Encourage

them to record themselves on video to see how

they can improve their speaking and performing

skills. Remind students that a soliloquy often

reveals a character’s inner feelings. Encourage

them to use diction and expression in their

voices to evoke emotion. Students may consider

opening their soliloquies with a question that

they proceed to ponder.

Evidence Log Support students in completing

their Evidence Log. This paced activity will

help prepare them for the Performance-Based

Assessment at the end of the unit.

PERSONALIZE FOR LEARNING

Challenge

Shakespeare Adaptations Many of Shakespeare’s

plays have been adapted to other art forms.

Japanese film director Akira Kurosawa turned The

Tragedy of Macbeth into a film called Throne of

Blood. Kurosawa’s Macbeth is a samurai lord, and

the film is set in medieval Japan. Kurosawa also

adapted King Lear for his film Ran.

The sci-fi classic Forbidden Planet is based on The

Tempest. Invite students to watch a film based

on Macbeth. Students should write an essay

comparing the film to the play.

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