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Seniors ~ Macbeth Project

After reading Macbeth, you will each have a choice of three 100-point assignments:
  • First, you can choose to write a critical paper of at least three pages, which examines a central theme to the play (100 points). I’ll be happy to provide you with a topic. Your paper must include evidence (direct quotes, summary and paraphrase) from one critical source, as well as evidence from the play. Everything will be documented according to MLA, and you must include your source with the final draft.
  • Your second option is to create a video of a scene from Macbeth and to write a short paper “defending” your video. You can work alone or form a group of up to four students. Each group will pick a scene that is central to the plot of the play and create a video (80 points). Finally, each student is required to write 250 words explaining WHY he/she chose the scene – i.e. placing the scene in the context of the play (20 points).
  • Your third option is to create an original work of art related to some central scene or theme of the play (80 points). In addition, you are required to submit a 250-word “rationale” for your project, explaining the meaning of and inspiration for your work (20 points).
Each student is required to submit a letter to me proposing your project/essay topic, detailing your plan of action.

Letter is DUE Wednesday, March 26th
Project is DUE Friday, April 4th

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