Interpretations of Macbeth
Independence High School - Derek Folven's Class, Supported by Tech Coach, Kristine Gregiore-Cope
Classes: Independence High School English IV Honors,
Mr. Derek Folven. Cross curricular activities with Media
teacher, Mr. Matt Balzer.
Assignment: Create a video based on student
interpretation of an assigned scene from the Tragedy of
Macbeth. Evaluate and analyze projects based on
monologue, technology, and scene interpretation.
Contribute to Google Discussion Board.
Student Video
Rationale: Students address curriculum
standards to interpret and analyze famous
works of literature aurally and visually.
This project allows students to read the play
independently to evaluate and interpret, and
evaluate different media forms. Various
media software sources were used to create
and edit scenes.
Student projects were viewed by the class
to be evaluated and compared to the
original Shakespearean intent. Additionally,
Google Discussion Boards were completed
for homework assignments using a
collaborative, digital environment.
Learning Targets: ELA
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CLE 3005.7.1: Evaluate the impact of various media for different purposes: Impact of sound, visual, text, and
other special effects. CLE 005.8.1: Demonstrate knowledge of significant works of British Literature from the
Anglo-Saxon period to the present and make relevant comparisons.
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NETS-S 4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making: Plan and manage activities to develop a
solution or complete a project.
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NETS-S 6.Technology Operations and Concepts: Understand and use technology systems.
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NETS-S 6. Select and use applications effectively and productively.
*Students enrolled in Media 3 classes worked on a cross-curricular project adding sound effects and advanced editing
techniques.