LESSON PLAN (POST PRIMARY)

Lesson Topic: Macbeth-Parts of a Play Class: Year 8 Advanced English Date: 05/12/13 Room:F4 Period/Time: 1:30-2:30 Language of Shakespeare Script writing and rehearsing Witches and spirits scene Working with Others Speaking and Listening Script writing Rehearsing/staging Shakespeare Characterization Area of Programme of Study or Subject Specification Addressed: Skills and capabilities to be developed:

Learning Intentions: Pupils will be able to: -write a script based on lines from Shakespeare. -stage and rehearse a scene. -understand and create suspense within a scene. -understand the function and importance of the five parts of a play/story. -identify character traits and write from the perspective of their character in Macbeth scene.

Success Criteria( where applicable): Students will write the script for their scene. Students will work together to stage and rehearse scene. Differentiation: Students working on scenes will have additional tasks for when/if they finish early (rehearsal, character reflection) Extra attention to Enya for appropriate behaviour.

Resources: Copies of Macbeth: Livewire Shakespeare Macbeth Character reflection

Homework Purpose: Task:

Due in by: 10/12/13 To characterize and relate to the character in the scene Write a brief summary (2-3 paragraphs) from the perspective of the character you are acting in the scene

Learning Activities Stage Introduction Time: Teaching Points / Key Questions Expectations (5 min) Teacher / Pupil Activities -Teacher lists expectations for behaviour during group scene and work time -ever student must be equally involved -we use kind words and tone -we listen to each others ideas -any additions by girls -Students make a list of good and bad characteristics of a scene (i.e. facing forward, being loud enough, using voice/body language to convey message) -Students complete scripts and make copies for each group member -Once finished, they may rehearse their scenes in small groups with attention to suspense, staging and -Girls must create a list of props, costumes, and other necessities for performance on Tuesday (i.e. music, background picture, etc) -If finished early, girls may begin work on Character Reflection -Teacher passes out Character Reflection assignment -Students read instructions aloud, ask any questions -Teacher models example with Lady Macbeth -Students will complete Character Reflection as homework before Tuesday -If additional time, students will work on Language section of Parts of the Play Assessment/Verification of learning intentions

Verbal- students additions to group scene expectations

Written- acting techniques

Development Time:

Script writing (10 min)

On task behaviour, attentiveness

Scene prep (40 min)

Character Reflection (10 min)

Written examples demonstrate understanding of characterization in text and performance

Macbeth Character Reflection

Student name: _____________________________ Character name:_____________________________ Character Traits (at least ____) Evidence from Script (___________)

How I will show these traits in performance: Voice Costume/props Body Language Other

Task: Write an explanation of the scene from your characters point of view. Response should be at least 2 paragraphs and reference specific events which take place in your scene.