Analyzing Macbeth through Music Character Analysis Activities Acts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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What better way to make Macbeth by Shakespeare more relevant to students than by analyzing the play through music? This engaging set of five song comparisons (one for each act of the play!) contains rigorous analysis questions and annotation activities that prompt students to make lyrical connections to Macbeth's character throughout the play. Not only will students be able to enjoy an interactive classroom atmosphere on these music analysis days, but they will also learn much more about Macbeth and his inexorable descent into darkness as each act transpires!
Materials Included:
1. Lyrics for 5 songs (1 for Each Act from Macbeth)
- “Roll Away Your Stone” by Mumford and Sons (Macbeth Act 1)
- “Blame” by Bastille (Macbeth Act 2)
- “Unwell” by Matchbox 20 (Macbeth Act 3)
- “Rise Up” by Imagine Dragons (Macbeth Act 4)
- “Viva La Vida” by Coldplay (Macbeth Act 5)
2. Annotation Guide for Each Song
3. In-Depth Analysis Questions for Acts 1-5
- Students must use cited evidence from the song and Macbeth in their responses
- Analysis Questions focus on characterization, character development, main idea, conflict, plot development, etc.
4. Detailed Answer Keys!!
Help your students make connections between what happens in Macbeth in an engaging and meaningful way by having them work with some of the music they love. Implement this activity throughout the course of the play and your students will be grateful for the change in atmosphere and style!
Common Core Standards:
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.1 (read a text for explicit and implicit meanings)
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.2 (determine main idea and theme)
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.3 (analyze character development)
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.7 (analyze two mediums)
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.9 (compare two texts to build knowledge)
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.9 (draw knowledge from literary texts to support analysis)
HERE'S WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent resource! My kids loved the songs that were chosen and we had a fun time analyzing the songs and discussing Macbeth. This worked really well for our hybrid classroom with both in-person and fully virtual students. I would definitely recommend this for anyone looking for a fresh, interesting ways to engage students while reading Macbeth. - Katherine S.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My students loved this activity. It was helpful in getting the students to think about Macbeth in a new way. They enjoyed the music selections as well. -Tina M.
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