Shakespeare and Human Character

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 09.03.01

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Introduction
  2. Objectives
  3. Instructional Information
  4. Strategies
  5. Classroom Activities
  6. Annotated Bibliography
  7. Resources
  8. Teacher - Student - Classroom Resources
  9. APPENDIX A - Implementing District Standards
  10. APPENDIX B - Sample of Hal's speech / worksheet as referenced in Scaffolding
  11. APPENDIX C - Character Analysis with Suzie as referenced in Activity One
  12. APPENDIX D - Cleopatra's speech → First speech referenced in Activity One
  13. APPENDIX E - Enobarbus's speech → Second speech referenced in Activity One
  14. APPENDIX F - Cleopatra's speech → Third speech referenced in Activity One
  15. APPENDIX G - Movie Maker Assignment and Rubric
  16. Endnotes

That Lady is Loca! or Speech as the Main Method of Characterization in Shakespeare's Plays

Amanda Maureen Stefanski

Published September 2009

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APPENDIX A - Implementing District Standards

On the North Carolina Standard Course of Study, the emphasis in English IV is on argumentation by developing a position of advocacy through reading, writing, speaking, listening, and using media.

Competency Goal One states that the learner will express reactions and reflections to print and non-print text as well as to personal experience. This goal is primarily the main goal addressed within this unit - students are required to express their reactions and reflections related to characterization with Macbeth in terms of their own and peer responses. Competency Goal Two states that the learner will inform an audience by exploring general principles at work in life and literature. This includes similar objectives as above, but related to informing an audience, which comes into play through the performances and final project. Competency Goal Four states that the learner will analyze and critique texts from various perspectives and approaches. This is evidenced through Activity Two, in which students must interpret speeches based on a variety of given and assumed perspectives. Competency Goal Five states that the learner will deepen understanding of British literature through exploration and extended engagement. This is shown clearly through the study of a Shakespearean play.

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