Macbeth - Making Curriculum Pop2024-03-29T14:52:40Zhttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/forum/topics/macbeth-1?groupUrl=makingshakespearepop&feed=yes&xn_auth=noIf you're still after engagin…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2012-09-27:2665237:Comment:1281272012-09-27T09:28:13.586ZJo Wheelerhttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/JoWheeler
<p>If you're still after engaging resources for <em>Macbeth</em> try the <a href="http://www.classicalcomics.com/imacbeth" target="_blank">Interactive Motion Comic</a> from Classical Comics.</p>
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<p>If you're still after engaging resources for <em>Macbeth</em> try the <a href="http://www.classicalcomics.com/imacbeth" target="_blank">Interactive Motion Comic</a> from Classical Comics.</p>
<p></p> I know this post is from over…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2011-08-17:2665237:Comment:948822011-08-17T01:14:45.702ZTracy Pettitthttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/TracyPettitt
<p>I know this post is from over two years ago, but I want all teachers of <em>Macbeth</em> (I LOVE <em>Macbeth</em>!), last fall's PBS <em>Macbeth</em> starring Patrick Stewart is very well done. My students loved it. I mix parts of it with the BBC version (Judi Dench) and the Polanski version (the Macbeth/Macduff show down in Polanski's makes our entire class laugh out loud).</p>
<p>I know this post is from over two years ago, but I want all teachers of <em>Macbeth</em> (I LOVE <em>Macbeth</em>!), last fall's PBS <em>Macbeth</em> starring Patrick Stewart is very well done. My students loved it. I mix parts of it with the BBC version (Judi Dench) and the Polanski version (the Macbeth/Macduff show down in Polanski's makes our entire class laugh out loud).</p> PBS had a moderized version d…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2010-10-14:2665237:Comment:438822010-10-14T02:48:11.802ZConstance Raazhttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/ConstanceRaaz
PBS had a moderized version during the first week of October 2010 with Patrick Stewart as Macbeth. The setting is in a militaristic society. The entire film can be viewed on <a href="http://www.pbs.org" target="_blank">www.pbs.org</a> As the play (film) was on my TV, I followed with a written version. In my opinion, the film held true to the original for the most part. There is a teacher's guide available.
PBS had a moderized version during the first week of October 2010 with Patrick Stewart as Macbeth. The setting is in a militaristic society. The entire film can be viewed on <a href="http://www.pbs.org" target="_blank">www.pbs.org</a> As the play (film) was on my TV, I followed with a written version. In my opinion, the film held true to the original for the most part. There is a teacher's guide available. I use the Jason Connery (actu…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2010-06-23:2665237:Comment:320492010-06-23T15:21:33.661ZMelissa LynnPomerantzhttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/MelissaLynnPomerantz
I use the Jason Connery (actually Scottish!) Macbeth as well as Trevor Nunn and Roman Polanski to do side by side film comparisons. The kids' favorite is the dagger scene comparisons because Nunn doesn't use a dagger (actually a "dagger of the mind"), Polanski uses a trippy 70's special effect where the dagger is there for the audience to see, but Macbeth puts his hands through it every time he reaches for it, and the Connery version has Macbeth praying in a chapel before killing Duncan (a la…
I use the Jason Connery (actually Scottish!) Macbeth as well as Trevor Nunn and Roman Polanski to do side by side film comparisons. The kids' favorite is the dagger scene comparisons because Nunn doesn't use a dagger (actually a "dagger of the mind"), Polanski uses a trippy 70's special effect where the dagger is there for the audience to see, but Macbeth puts his hands through it every time he reaches for it, and the Connery version has Macbeth praying in a chapel before killing Duncan (a la <i>Hamlet</i>?), but when the lightning lights up the room, the cross he is kneeling before becomes a shadow that looks like a dagger.<br />
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<i>Shakespeare Set Free</i> (Folger's) has some great lessons as does the <i>Cambridge Shakespeare Macbeth</i>. Both focus on acting and staging choices to help kids understand the play. Having them up and experiencing the play (no matter how poorly they read it) makes the play come alive. Macbeth is my absolute favori…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2010-05-21:2665237:Comment:297252010-05-21T01:40:18.666ZTerisa Kinghttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/TerisaKing
Macbeth is my absolute favorite Unit to teach. I use two great films to enhance the script. <a href="http://This%20is%20Macbeth.com" target="_blank">This is Macbeth.com</a> where you can buy the film . A news forum stlye film where actors are interviewed as their characters and commercials for a variety of items such as Out Damn Spot Cleaner along with a great song. I complete the unit showing Folger's Theater production of Macbeth …<a href="http://Folger's%20Library.com" target="_blank"></a>
Macbeth is my absolute favorite Unit to teach. I use two great films to enhance the script. <a href="http://This%20is%20Macbeth.com" target="_blank">This is Macbeth.com</a> where you can buy the film . A news forum stlye film where actors are interviewed as their characters and commercials for a variety of items such as Out Damn Spot Cleaner along with a great song. I complete the unit showing Folger's Theater production of Macbeth <a href="http://Folger's%20Library.com" target="_blank"></a> Best lesson plan, ever! comparing the Porter's scene between these two films. Really captures the students imagination and prompts great discussions about film and media. There are a couple of Macbeth…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2010-03-12:2665237:Comment:263322010-03-12T13:12:13.528ZAdla Courehttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/AdlaCoure
There are a couple of Macbeth films released not so long ago. What kind of production are you looking for? Is your class academically strong? I am teaching Macbeth at the moment and might have some resources you could use. If you can get your hands on a copy of Shakespeare Retold Macbeth, I think your students would like it!<br />
It is set in a kitchen among chefs and it is one of the most powerful film adaptations I have ever seen.<br />
I have included a link to imdb…
There are a couple of Macbeth films released not so long ago. What kind of production are you looking for? Is your class academically strong? I am teaching Macbeth at the moment and might have some resources you could use. If you can get your hands on a copy of Shakespeare Retold Macbeth, I think your students would like it!<br />
It is set in a kitchen among chefs and it is one of the most powerful film adaptations I have ever seen.<br />
I have included a link to imdb <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0453514/" target="_blank">http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0453514/</a> and amazon.com <a href="http://tinyurl.com/ydtlqh8" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/ydtlqh8</a><br />
I hope this helps. It is unconventional but it is well worth watching. I showed it to my year 10 students last year and they loved it. A lot of them had a great deal of difficulty reading the poem but could really appreciate Macbeth's descent into madness, blinded by him ambition. Just posted info on the Globa…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2009-07-06:2665237:Comment:128672009-07-06T15:36:23.795ZRyan Goblehttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/RyanGoble
Just posted info on the <a href="http://mcpopmb.ning.com/group/makingshakespearepop/forum/topics/film-global-a-gogo-with-the/edit" target="_blank">Global A Go-Go with The Bard</a> - saw this interesting looking adaptation.<br />
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<a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0379370/" target="_blank">Maqbool</a><br />
<a href="http://www.filmlinc.com/wrt/onsale/shakespeare.html" target="_blank">Series: The Bard Goes Global: Shakespeare on the International Screen</a><br />
Director: Vishal Bhardwaj, Country: India,…
Just posted info on the <a href="http://mcpopmb.ning.com/group/makingshakespearepop/forum/topics/film-global-a-gogo-with-the/edit" target="_blank">Global A Go-Go with The Bard</a> - saw this interesting looking adaptation.<br />
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<a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0379370/" target="_blank">Maqbool</a><br />
<a href="http://www.filmlinc.com/wrt/onsale/shakespeare.html" target="_blank">Series: The Bard Goes Global: Shakespeare on the International Screen</a><br />
Director: Vishal Bhardwaj, Country: India, Release: 2003, Runtime: 132<br />
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Composer-cum-filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj’s Maqbool is an engaging update of Macbeth set in contemporary Mumbai. Maqbool (the excellent Irrfan Khan, Slumdog Millionaire) is a leading henchman for crime boss Abbaji (an award-winning performance by Pankaj Kapoor), until two corrupt cops predict he will soon take over Abbaji’s criminal empire with the help of his boss’s mistress, Nimmi. Bhardwaj, who co-wrote the screenplay with Abbas Tyrewala, works outside of Bollywood convention, avoiding numerous subplots to focus on Maqbool’s relentless rise to power and his inevitable collapse. oh, just saw this after I pos…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2009-05-07:2665237:Comment:76612009-05-07T21:59:01.169ZNicolehttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/Nicole
oh, just saw this after I posted... I guess I should read the posts in order... :)
oh, just saw this after I posted... I guess I should read the posts in order... :) Check out the movie "Scotland…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2009-05-07:2665237:Comment:76582009-05-07T21:58:05.346ZNicolehttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/Nicole
Check out the movie "Scotland, PA" great for teaching Macbeth. Also, if you want to talk about the power struggle between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth, check out the This American Life episode "I Enjoy Being a Girl, Sort Of." (episode 99: Jan.27, 2006) I used this to spark discussion about gender roles and power...then connecting it to Lady Macbeth and Macbeth. Ultimately, the female students taught the male students how to sit, stand, walk, eat, talk, etc... like a girl and vice versa... it was…
Check out the movie "Scotland, PA" great for teaching Macbeth. Also, if you want to talk about the power struggle between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth, check out the This American Life episode "I Enjoy Being a Girl, Sort Of." (episode 99: Jan.27, 2006) I used this to spark discussion about gender roles and power...then connecting it to Lady Macbeth and Macbeth. Ultimately, the female students taught the male students how to sit, stand, walk, eat, talk, etc... like a girl and vice versa... it was very funny and brought to light how each gender assumes (or doesn't assume) power and how it is communicated (or not) through body language and actions.... again linking back to Lady Macbeth.... it sparked some great teachable moments... check it out at: <a href="http://www.thisamericanlife.org/Radio_Episode.aspx?sched=1117">http://www.thisamericanlife.org/Radio_Episode.aspx?sched=1117</a> I've always loved Macbeth sin…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2009-05-07:2665237:Comment:75532009-05-07T01:30:25.912ZAnne Williamshttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/AnneWilliams
I've always loved Macbeth since a student teacher taught it to my high school class in 1967. It was the first piece of literature that ever really engaged me and I still love it. I think that attitude comes across when we teach something. I always "get into character" when I do the witches [we had to memorize their speeches]. So, first I have fun with it and that's contagious.<br />
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Because of the difficulty of the Shakespearean language for modern students and especially the EAL students that I…
I've always loved Macbeth since a student teacher taught it to my high school class in 1967. It was the first piece of literature that ever really engaged me and I still love it. I think that attitude comes across when we teach something. I always "get into character" when I do the witches [we had to memorize their speeches]. So, first I have fun with it and that's contagious.<br />
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Because of the difficulty of the Shakespearean language for modern students and especially the EAL students that I have now, I always give them the No Fear Shakespeare text for any of the bard's works. I teach from the original version, but they have the modern translation to use as a reference. I find this gets over the language barrier but allows me to stay true to the text. I prefer this to the footnotes since it keeps the flow of the thoughts and is more "normal" for them.<br />
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I use a lot of the resources from the British English teachers' site teachit <a href="http:/%3Ca%20href=">www.teachit.co.uk/</a>"> There are over 100 pages on Macbeth. [When you get to the home page just go to the search box and type in Macbeth. You can access all the pdf files without joining. If you want the interactive ones, then it costs.] I particularly like the activities that have the students focus on how they would direct the play. I try to focus on the work as drama and having to make directoral decisions etc. I do show segments from film versions and then we analyze the differences between working with film and stage. I always end up by having the students work in flexible groups to act out a passage of their own choice. Not all students have to be the actors [some direct, some do sets or costumes] but they must have what the group decides is an equal level of involvement. This has become one of my favorite units to teach and former students often comment on their presentations (including the hairy fellow who played Ophelia in his mother's kilt).