Fair is Foul and Foul is Fair: Analyzing Language in Macbeth

In this lesson, students will analyze character motivation, dialogue, and theme by performing a close reading of a scene from Macbeth. By breaking down the Shakespearean language and rewriting the text in modern day language, students will input their new dialogue into an internet based program called GoAnimate to transform their new version of the text into an anime cartoon movie. Students will use this cartoon in a formal presentation to the class where they will point out literary elements from the story and describe the motivations and actions of the characters.
Resource ID#: 48585 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): 9, 10
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, LCD Projector, Microphones, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Instructional Time: 3 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: Macbeth, literature, William Shakespeare, character analysis, dialogue, technology, presentation, movie, cartoon, dramatic literature, ambition, fate, close reading
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Virtual Manipulative,  Project,  Video/Audio/Animation,  Text Resource,  Educational Software / Tool,  Formative Assessment
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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