Macbeth Project Cube

DUE: ___________________

Choose from the projects below. Each column lets you know how many
points you can earn for each activity in that column. Choose enough
activities to equal 75 points. Notice that the 75-point projects are more
involved than, for example, the 10 points ones, but you can do fewer
activities with the more difficult projects.

For any of your writing options below, create a fitting cover with which to
bind your work together. Make this creative and neat; don’t forget your
name.

All written work must be typed, double-spaced, using a “normal” 12 pt. font
and standard 1” margins.

Grading: You will be graded on the following.

 Insightful and perceptive understanding of the play is shown.
 Creativity and effort are clearly demonstrated.
 Project is neat, and careful attention is paid to detail.
 Inappropriateness will not be tolerated.

10 points 25 points 75 points

Write a journal entry from the Write a rap, poem or song of at Create a story board with at least eight
doctor’s perspective reflecting on his least 16 lines about the play—can detailed images that tells the story of
visit to the Macbeth house. 7-8 be about a character, from his/her Macbeth. Write captions for the images and
sentences. perspective, about the plot, a include them with your storyboard. Must be
theme, etc. extensive and in color.
Write a journal entry from Make a film of yourself and Research Elizabethan Theater online.
Malcolm’s perspective (after he your classmates acting out a Create a narrated PhotoStory to display your
becomes king) reflecting on the short scene from the play. Use findings. Include names of major theaters,
events of the play. 7-8 sentences. your viewing guide to help you other playwrights, costumes, special effects,
with the plot, or see your review and information on The Globe’s
sheets for a plot summary. 25 location/description/destruction/etc. Make
points per actor. sure to cite your sources.

Write a short acceptance speech Write a short story to tell about Research Elizabethan life online. Create a
for Malcolm as he takes the throne the witches’ next ‘adventure.’ narrated PhotoStory to display your
(7-8 sentences). Have him reassure Who will they trick next? How? findings. Include years of Queen
the country, recall the tragedies, ask What character flaw will they find Elizabeth’s reign, information on her
for the thanes to come back, etc. to use against their target? What interest in the arts, manners and customs of
will happen to the victim? At the period, and information on King James
least one page. I’s reign. Also, answer the question: For
whom was Macbeth written? Make sure to
cite your sources.
Do a little research on typical 11th Find a news story about a person Write a movie script (with one or two
century castles online, and draw a who committed murder in hopes classmates) for a modern version of
very detailed, colored floor plan of of gaining power or wealth. Print Macbeth. It must be at least 100 lines, and
Macbeth’s castle as you imagine it, the story, write a paragraph of the script must be submitted with your
using images from the play to help summary about the story (7-8 video. Make sure to specify the genre you
you along. Be sure to include the sentences), and write a paragraph are writing/performing (western, horror, sci-
banquet room, the bedrooms, the to compare and contrast the story fi, etc.) Then, act out your script either for
large open space in the middle, the with Macbeth’s story (also 7-8 the class or on video (costumes and quality
watchtower, kitchen, etc. sentences). acting required). Awards 75 points for each
participant. *MUST be very high quality
since it is a partner project.

Write a eulogy (a statement of Write an obituary for either Create a board game for Macbeth.
praise for someone’s life after Macbeth or Lady Macbeth. Use a Involve as many characters, places, events
they’re dead—often read at funerals newspaper obituary as a model if and images as you can. Write a set of rules
and memorials) for Banquo. Include you need. At least one page; and create game pieces.
details about his life that you learned include a picture of the deceased.
in the play. 7-8 sentences.
Write a short movie review for Create a sketch that illustrates a Create a soundtrack for Macbeth.
Macbeth. Include a sentence or two theme in Macbeth. Can be an Carefully choose songs that you feel define
of summary, a short discussion of image of one or more characters various critical moments in the play. Burn a
the movie’s qualities and flaws, and doing something, a place in the CD with your song choices.
a rating (A, B, C, D, F or number of film, etc. Underneath your
stars). 7-8 sentences. drawing or on the back, include a Your soundtrack must include:
short description of the illustration 1. A minimum of two songs per act (total of
and how it depicts the theme (3-4 10)
sentences). 2. At least one of these songs per act needs
to relate to one of the themes or motifs we
identified in class.
3. The remaining song in each act can relate
to the plot, character, setting, event or quote
in the play.
4. You need to include “Liner Notes.” Liner
notes are written explanations of when the
song would be used in the movie version of
“Macbeth.” These were often used inside
old albums (way before CD’s!). Your liner
notes should include the lyrics, and they
should also explain why the song is
included and how it addresses a bigger
theme of the play. Be original and creative
in your presentation of these (i.e. not not
typed into Word) but be descriptive.

Create a “Most Wanted” poster Create an attractive magazine

for one of the characters from advertisement for a product that
Macbeth. Your poster should you think a character in the play
include: a description of the could utilize. Include the product,
a catchy motto/slogan relating to
criminal, a sketch/picture of the
the novel and the product, and a
criminal, a description of the brief paragraph description of
crime(s) (s)he committed, what the product can do for a
reason(s) why (s)he should be named character.
arrested, the area in which (s)he is
wanted, a description of the Ex: Lunesta to help Macbeth
reward being offered (in English sleep, “miracle” soap to help wash
pound: £), and contact the blood from Lady Macbeth’s
information for those with hands, a book on how to be a
information on the criminal. successful villain, a truth detector,
etc.

Choice: Do you have an idea that is Choice: Do you have an idea that Choice: Do you have an idea that is not
not seen here that you feel would be is not seen here that you feel seen here that you feel would be a good fit?
a good fit? Talk to Mrs. Brown! would be a good fit? Talk to Mrs. Talk to Mrs. Brown!
Brown!

ANY OF THE ABOVE PROJECTS THAT ARE EXCEPTIONALLY CREATIVE AND WELL DONE
ARE WORTHY OF EXTRA CREDIT POINTS. THOSE WILL BE AWARDED UPON THE
PRESENTATION AND/OR GRADING OF THE PROJECT.

HAVE FUN, BE CREATIVE, AND SHOW ME WHAT YOU’VE LEARNED.