A PROJECT CRITICAL
WEB QUEST
Presented by: Ms.
A. Dennis
“MACBETH”
VIOLENCE
A Method for Succession
Palace Intrigue mixed with violence was a theme in
William Shakespeare’s classical dramas. Hamlet’s
But above
all, his classic drama, MACBETH was a masterpiece in exposing the social
problem of violence in 17th century
City-states. Sixteenth and
seventeenth century in
What was Shakespeare’s warning?
What was the playwright saying to us about the social problem he feared in
In this web quest you will become
Shakespeare. You and your group will analyze the social problem
Shakespeare portrayed it in MACBETH. You will evaluate Shakespeare’s view of
“Violence and murder as a means to succession” using the PUBLIC POLICY ANALYST as if you were
Shakespeare. Your group will
subsequently find policy solutions Shakespeare might have presented to the Elizabethans.
Possibly, you will also find solutions for the problem of violence we see in
our everyday lives and in contemporary society. This will be our next web
quest.
1: You will be divided
into groups of FIVE. The group responsibilities will be described in the
Process section of the web quest.
2: Each group will be
responsible for completion of a POWER POINT PRESENTATION of a minimum of SEVEN
slides. All the steps in the GLOBAL PUBLIC POLICY ANALYST should be used in the
power point. Your power point presentation will identify the problem presented
in Macbeth; Violence as a means to succession. You power point will use
character study to complete the GHPPA. Your slides must include a
categorization of each character for each step of the GHPPA. You may use
characters more than once.
3: Each group will also
be responsible for a TEN MINUTE ORAL presentation that will be mad to the
Class. This presentation will be
professional, well planned and show a full understanding of
Shakespeare’s theme in “Macbeth.”
1: You will be divided
into groups of FIVE
2: Each group will be
responsible for completion of a POWER POINT PRESENTATION of a minimum of SEVEN
slides. All the steps in the GLOBAL Public Policy Analyst should be used in the
power point with an emphasis on steps # 4 as described in the process section.
You will use the characters listed below as evidence for Shakespeare’s
opinions.
3: Each group will also
be responsible for a TEN MINUTE ORAL presentation that will be mad to the
Class. This presentation will be
professional, well planned and show an evaluation of
Shakespeare’s theme of violence in “Macbeth”.
THE PROCESS
1: The class
will be divided into groups of FIVE as described below.
Each group
member will have individual responsibilities decided
upon by the
group members. The grading for both products will
be done on a
group basis so cooperation is a necessity.
TWO RESEARCHERS-These
students will access the resource sites, take notes and complete the GHPPA worksheets. These worksheets will then be given to
the Power point creator. All group members may take part in research but the
researcher will coordinate completion of the worksheets. These students must be
good internet researchers and have an in-depth understanding of Shakespeare’s
MACBETH
ONE- POWER POINT CREATOR-This
student will complete the power point slides using the data from the GHPPA worksheets and from the input of the two researchers.
This student will also be TME KEEPER and make sure the group is on task and on
deadline. The power point must include all the steps from the GHPPA with a
focus on steps # 4 & 5-Your interpretation of Shakespeare’s policy toward
violence.
TWO ORAL PRESENTERS &
ORGANIZERS-These students will coordinate the oral presentation,
create a script and construct props along with acquiring detailed knowledge of
the power point slides. These students may delegate responsibilities to other
group members for completion of the 10 minute presentation. The group
presenters MUST use all the steps in the GHPPA accompanied by citations from
Macbeth.
2: Each group will use the INTERNET web
sites, and written text material to complete the
GLOBAL PUBLIC POLICY
ANALYST worksheets linked below. Each sheet represents
one of the
FIVE STEPS in the GHPPA format. These worksheets will form the basis of
your group’s
power point presentation and oral report.
Each group must do an in-depth study of the characters
listed below. You will use your knowledge of the play and the internet sites to
complete the task
--MACBETH
--LADY
MACBETH
--BANQUIL
--
--McDuffie
--MALCOLM
--MURDERERS
--WITCHES
--SON—Mac duff’s son
--FLEANCE
--DONALBAIN
You are the use these characters to complete the GHPPA
worksheets. Decide, in your groups, which characters identify
the problem as Shakespeare sees it, which show evidence,
which represent causes and which evaluate the policy of succession by violence and
murder. In step # 4, you should interpret Shakespeare’s message. Your group will
also do a comparative analysis with other periods in history as prescribed by
the GHPPA. For this you will receive guidance from your teachers as well as
your study of Global History.
THE GLOBAL PUBLIC POLICY ANALYST
3: The completed worksheets, steps # 1-5, will be used
as resource material for completion of the power point and the oral
presentation. These are guiding elements for analysis of a social problem.
REMEMBER-YOU NOW ARE WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE HIMSELF completing the GHPAA!
RESOURCES
GENERAL WEB SITES
FOR RESEARCH
SPECIFIC
WEB SITES FOR COMPLETION OF THE PPA WORKSHEETS
A DETAILED HISTORY OF MACBETH-WITH
MANY LINKS
SPARK NOTES TO REVIEW
& THE DIALOGUE SCENE BY SCENE
THE VIOLENCE AND THE REAL MACBETH
ELIZABETHAN
ENGLAND-links to the period
(A HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH
REFORMATION
Includes Queen Elizabeth and the cause for violence and
Fear in 16th & 17th century
|
CATEGORY |
4 Excellent |
3 Very Good |
2 Satisfactory |
1 Unacceptable |
Originality |
Presentation
shows considerable originality and inventiveness. The content and ideas are
presented in a unique and interesting way. |
Presentation
shows some originality and inventiveness. The content and ideas are presented
in an interesting way. |
Presentation
shows an attempt at originality and inventiveness on 1-2 cards. |
Presentation
is a rehash of other people's ideas and/or graphics and shows very little
attempt at original thought. |
Content - Accuracy |
All
content throughout the presentation is accurate. There are no factual errors.
USES GHPPA FULLY |
Most
of the content is accurate but there is one piece of information that might
be inaccurate. USES GHPPA FULLY BUT WITH INACCURACIES |
The
content is generally accurate, but one piece of information is clearly flawed
or inaccurate. DOES NOT USE ALL STEPS OF GHPPA |
Content
is typically confusing or contains more than one factual error. HAS LIMITED
USE OF GHPPA |
Sequencing of Information |
Information
is organized in a clear, logical way. It is easy to anticipate the type of
material that might be on the next card. |
Most
information is organized in a clear, logical way. One card or item of information
seems out of place. |
Some
information is logically sequenced. An occasional card or item of information
seems out of place. |
There
is no clear plan for the organization of information. |
Effectiveness |
Project
includes all material needed to gain a comfortable understanding of the
topic. It is a highly effective study guide. |
Project
includes most material needed to gain a comfortable understanding of the
material but is lacking one or two key elements. It is an adequate study
guide. |
Project
is missing more than two key elements. It would make an incomplete study
guide. |
Project
is lacking several key elements and has inaccuracies that make it a poor
study guide. |
|
CATEGORY |
4 EXCELLENT |
3 VERY GOOD |
2 SATISFACTORY |
1 UNACCEPTABLE |
Preparedness |
Student
is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed. |
Student
seems pretty prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals. |
The
student is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking. |
Student
does not seem at all prepared to present. |
Comprehension |
Student
is able to accurately answer almost all questions posed by classmates about
the topic. |
Student
is able to accurately answer most questions posed by classmates about the
topic. |
Student
is able to accurately answer a few questions posed by classmates about the
topic. |
Student
is unable to accurately answer questions posed by classmates about the topic.
|
Listens to Other Presentations |
Listens
intently. Does not make distracting noises or movements. |
Listens
intently but has one distracting noise or movement. |
Sometimes
does not appear to be listening but is not distracting. |
Sometimes
does not appear to be listening and has distracting noises or movements. |
Stays on Topic |
Stays
on topic all (100%) of the time. USES
GH PPA FULLY |
Stays
on topic most (99-90%) of the time. USES
GH PPA FULLY BUT WITH INACCURACIES |
Stays
on topic some (89%-75%) of the time. DOES
NOT USE ALL STEPS OF GHPPA |
It
was hard to tell what the topic was. HAS
LIMITED USE OF GHPPA |
You should have learned from this web quest, the
effect of violence on the Elizabethan political process as seen through the
eyes of William Shakespeare. Assassination, vengeance, greed, power and murder,
created a world of fear and death in Macbeth. Shakespeare believed that art
mirrored life. Violence would have the same effect on Elizabethan society as it
would on all civilizations that came after. Was he right? In step # 5 of the GHPPA you have made the
decision.
Violence only begets violence. History and Shakespeare
have taught us that lesson. Shakespeare’s view of violence is that it can
never be a means to an end because the end will just be more violence. Those,
who ascend by violence will descend through the same path, was his message. We
need look no further than the Roman Empire,
We will do a comparative analysis to
Shakespeare’s
English Language Arts
Standard 1: Language for Information and Understanding
Students will listen, speak, read, and write for information and understanding. As listeners and readers, students will collect data, facts, and ideas; discover relationships, concepts, and generalizations; and use knowledge generated from oral, written, and electronically produced texts. As speakers and writers, they will use oral and written language that follows the accepted conventions of the English language to acquire, interpret, apply, and transmit information.
Standard 2: Language for Literary Response and Expression
Students will read and listen to oral, written, and electronically produced texts and performances from American and world literature; relate texts and performances to their own lives; and develop an understanding of the diverse social, historical, and cultural dimensions the texts and performances represent. As speakers and writers, students will use oral and written language that follows the accepted conventions of the English language for self-expression and artistic creation.
Standard 3: Language for Critical Analysis and Evaluation
Students will listen, speak, read, and write for critical analysis and evaluation. As listeners and readers, students will analyze experiences, ideas, information, and issues presented by others using a variety of established criteria. As speakers and writers, they will use oral and written language that follows the accepted conventions of the English language to present, from a variety of perspectives, their opinions and judgments on experiences, ideas, information and issues.
Standard 4: Language for Social Interaction
Students will listen, speak, read, and write for social interaction. Students will use oral and written language that follows the accepted conventions of the English language for effective social communication with a wide variety of people. As readers and listeners, they will use the social communications of others to enrich their understanding of people and their views.
Social Studies
Standard 5: Civics, Citizenship, and Government
Students
will use a variety of intellectual skills to demonstrate their understanding of
the necessity for establishing governments; the governmental system of the
Standard 2: World History
Students will use a variety of intellectual skills to
demonstrate their understanding of major ideas, eras, themes, developments, and
turning points in world history and examine the broad sweep of history from a
variety of perspectives