Macbeth Task

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Step I: Review word map we created for Macbeth. (See Macbeth WordSplash - 150 words!!!)

Step III: Support your thesis with evidence from the text. (Review sample support pages.)

Step V: Work on pages. (Do the text first! Use resource links for additional information. Be sure to cite sources.)

In Shakespeare’s tragedy Macbeth, the protagonist Macbeth, reveals his lust for power, through the murders of Duncan, Banquo, and the Macduff family.

In the classic tragedy, Macbeth, Shakespeare shows us the power of belief in the supernatural through his portrayal of the witches, the floating dagger, and the appearance of Banquo’s ghost.

In Shakespeare’s Macbeth, we see the traditional spiraling fall of the protagonist through the murders of Duncan, Banquo, and the Macduff family.

Symbols, such as weather, blood, and water reveal the theme of ‘discord in nature’, illustrating the terrible events occurring in Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, Macbeth.

		Macbeth Powerpoint Rubric
	9	6	3	0	Points
Thesis Statement	Clearly indicates topic; thesis statement in a full, clear, strong sentence.	Indicates topic; thesis statement may not be in a full, clear, strong sentence.	Incomplete; does not include topic and/or thesis statement and/or one or both are very weak.	No thesis statement.

Argument Overview	Page clearly indicates complete list of arguments to be covered to support thesis statement.	Page indicates somewhat clear list of arguments to be covered to support thesis statement.	Page indicates disordered list of arguments or incomplete list to be covered.	No argument overview.


Support Pages	All support pages include clear and effective evidence.	Support pages include some clear and effective evidence.	Support pages do not include clear and effective evidence.	One or more arguments do not have pages.

Citing Sources	All sources are properly cited.	Most sources are properly cited.	Few sources are properly cited.	No sources are properly cited.


Conclusion	Includes a clear and strong rephrasing of thesis statement, and some notes about topic or process.	Includes a fairly strong rephrasing of thesis statement, and at least one note about topic or process.	Includes a weak rephrasing of thesis statement or exact replication of original and/or no notes about topic or process.	No concluding page with thesis statement or notes

Language on Slides	Language is sophisticated and clear, and there are no errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc.	Language is fairly sophisticated and clear, and/or there is one error in spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc.	Language is not very sophisticated or clear, and/or there are two errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc	Language lacks sophistication and/or there are three or more errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc.

Timeliness & Preparation	Students were prepared and presented during assigned time slot and presentation indicated preparation and a serious attitude toward subject matter.	Students were only partially prepared, but presented during assigned time slot and presentation indicated some preparation and/or a fairly serious attitude toward subject matter.	Students were not prepared during assigned time slot, and had to presen tone day late and presentation indicated little preparation and/or a not very serious attitude towardsubject matter.	Students were not prepared during assigned time slot, and were not ready the following day either andpresentation indicated little to nopreparation and/or a not seriousattitude toward subject matter.

Use of Technology	Students use technology expertlyand appropriately.	Students use technology welland appropriately.	Students use technology adequatelyand appropriately.	Students use technology inadequately and/or inappropriately.


Creativity	Pages are extremely creativeand display originality.	Pages are very creativeand display some originality.	Pages are somewhat creative and display little originality.	Pages are not creativeand do not display originality.

Presentation Skills	Speech is clearly heard and easyto understand.Excellent eye contact.Does not read off screen.	Speech is loud enough and can beunderstood. Eye contact is intermittent. Student reads from periodically.	Speech volume is erratic. Erratic eyecontact. Student reads from screen too frequently.	Speech cannot be heard. Verylittle eye contact. Student reads from screen.

Teamwork	Students consistently worked productively and efficiently.	Students worked productively and efficiently.	Students needed to be reminded to be on task too often .	Students did not work productively or efficiently.

Total Points

THESIS PAGE :	In Shakespeare’s tragedy Macbeth, the protagonist Macbeth reveals his lust for power through the murders of Duncan, Banquo, and the Macduff family
ARGUMENT PAGE:	Macbeth’s lust for power is seen through the murders of: 1. Duncan 2. Banquo 3. Macduff family
SUPPORT #1 PAGE:	INTRODUCE ARGUMENT #1: Duncan TOPIC SENTENCE #1: Despite Macbeth’s allegiance to Duncan, Macbeth’s lust for power leads him to murder. SUPPORT #1 1. Breaks oath of loyalty to the king 2. Breaks responsibility of safety and hospitality 3. D. had looked upon M. highly – rewarded him as Thane of Cawdor
SUPPORT #2 PAGE:	INTRODUCE ARGUMENT #2: Banquo TOPIC SENTENCE #2: The murder of Banquo, reveals Macbeth’s resolution to become King, no matter what. SUPPORT #2: 1. Killed a friend 2. Killed a witness – B. was the only one who knew about the witches 3. Killed a fellow soldier
SUPPORT #3 PAGE:	INTRODUCE ARGUMENT #3: Macduff family TOPIC SENTENCE #3: The worst of the murders, Macbeth’s fall is complete when he attacks the Macduff castle. SUPPORT #3: 1. They were innocent 2. They were unprotected 3. These were brutal murders of women and children
CONCLUSION:	Ultimately, the murders of Duncan, Banquo, and the Macduff family clearly indicate that nothing was going to stand in the way of Macbeth’s lust for power in wanting to become king.

Power of Language	The words you select will dramatically impact your audience's reaction. Your word processor has a thesaurus - learn to use it - effectively. Use "power" and "command" words to get your audience's attention.
Quotations	Appropriate quotations can make a noticeable impact on your audience.
Images & Color	Choose color carefully. Use the same color consistently throughout your presentation. Add images discriminately. Avoid excessive use of clipart or simple cartoon representations. All graphics, sound, etc. MUST be cited on the bottom of your page. (Refer to image or sound file; copy and paste address.)
Saving	Once you have completed your PowerPoint presentation, save it in your group folder as 'finalperXgrpX' (final presentation for period X group X). Then 'save as' again, this time as a WEBPAGE as 'webperXgrpX'.