Friday, April 29, 2016

May 2 - 6: Macbeth

FINAL MARKING DEADLINE for overdue April Term 4 work is Mon. May 9, 2016 (Poetry Blog, Sonnet, Interview Poem)
DUE Thurs. May 5 Primary Source exercise sheet
DUE Fri. May 6:  Secondary Source exercise sheet

Thurs. May 5 - Fri. May 6, 2016 - Macbeth Online Play

- The lab is booked. Finish primary and secondary source sheets 
- You may use the introductory and back of book editorial notes in the hardcover Macbeth book as secondary source material or look for online content. See sites below:

Shmoop Editorial Team. "Macbeth in Macbeth" http://www.shmoop.com/macbeth/macbeth-character.html

Wikipedia contributors. "Macbeth (character)"  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macbeth_%28character%29  


- In preparation for Wednesday's in-class essay on Macbeth's character, review the proper way to cite Shakespearean works.
- Read the official history of Macbeth. See Thug Notes Macbeth.
- Prepare for next week's big 100 mark multiple choice test by practicing quizzes #1 to #4 below:

 







Wed. May 4, 2016 - Macbeth Online Play

- Japanese director Akira Kurosawa adapted Macbeth for a Japanese audience in this 1957 movie, Throne of Blood.
- Orson Welles directed the Voodoo version of Macbeth (set in Haiti) in 1936.
- Brebeuf's Ghost is a first nations adaptation of Macbeth.
- House of Cards characters Claire and Francis have Lady Macbeth and Macbeth qualities.
- Review archetypes for literary analysis.
- Finish work on the Primary Source exercise sheet, the plot summary questions OR finish overdue assignments




Tues. May 3, 2016 - Macbeth Online Play

- Start the Primary Source exercise sheet DUE Thurs. May 5

Mon. May. 2, 2016 Macbeth Online Play

- Finish viewing Shakespeare Uncovered: Macbeth.
- Continue reading the graphic novel Macbeth
- Finish work on the plot summary questions OR finish overdue assignments and essays.

Shakespeare_ The Animated Tales - 01x03... by eus347

No comments:

Post a Comment