All is fair in motivating readers. And something wickedly wonderful comes from using a short introductory video to double readers' enjoyment of Shakespeare's tragedy about the ambitious Thane of Glamis. It is a tale told by a genius.

Concepts

william shakespeare, macbeth, witches, riddles, dramatic plays, superstitions

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Assign the video for out-of-class viewing before beginning a unit on the Scottish Play
• Assign different suggested film versions to groups, have them preview their film, and develop a presentation in which they argue whether this version of the film should be used for full-class viewing
• Check out the excellent resources offered by the Folger Shakespeare Library Folger Shakespeare Library

Classroom Considerations

• If assigned for home viewing, ensure class members have Internet access

Pros

• The resource includes the video, a comprehension check, links to related materials, and discussion questions

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.11-12.3 SL.11-12.2