MACBETH AGENDA ACT 1 Explain 10 Quote Assignment Share Shrink Lits Watch two different “witch” scenes and discuss Small/large group discussion of Act I Begin reading Act II as time allows.

Video Clip-Another Form of Literacy Orson Welles Clip “Expressionistic” Camera shots Set design Lighting Voice-Over Dialogue Music & Sound Effects Adaptations

VIEWING QUESTIONS 1.By showing so many close- up shots at the beginning of the clip, what effect does the director create for viewers? 2.The basic setting is stark, consisting of craggy rocks and barren trees, and seems somehow more confined than a realistic landscape. Identify another feature of the set design that gives the scene its surreal quality. 3. Shakespeare begins his play with a thunder- and-lighting storm and the sinister scheming of otherworldly characters. In the film adaptation, how does the director use lighting techniques to portray the characters and the setting?

VIEWING QUESTIONS 4. When the witches first speak the name of Macbeth, there is an abrupt change in the music and sound effects. Why do you think the director might have made this choice? 5. Of the elements in this clip, including camera shots, lighting, set design, and sound, which one contributes to the mood of this opening scene? Explain your choice.

Orson Welles Opening Scene I36qHDtshttp:// I36qHDts Viewed in class on video tape

MACBETH CLIPS BBC ANIMATED MACBETH PART 1 G_CZVAL8http:// G_CZVAL8 Macbeth Rap (and student extra credit) MHnWIR9khttp:// MHnWIR9k

Macbeth superstition HR7PWfp0http:// HR7PWfp0

MACBETH AGENDA 1.ACT ONE QUIZ- Clear desks, be ready! Timed-10 minutes. 2.Take out scheduling form for signature if have it. 3.Sign-up for extra credit projects. 1.Take out your Shrink Lits Acts 1-3 and staple them together. 2.Share shrink lits & turn in. 3.Listen/read selected scenes. 4.Form groups and work on discussion agenda. 5.Large group sharing