The Tragedy of Macbeth - Intro Escape Room

INTRODUCTORY Escape Room

The Tragedy of Macbeth

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Act 2: Shakespeare's Language

Act 5: Plot Structure

Act 4: Character Relationships

Act 3: Themes

Act 1: Rhythm & Meter

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A group of Shakespearean actors compare how Shakespeare uses both prose and verse. (~3 min)

This video explains different types of meters and line lengths. (~4 min)

A basic introduction to why Shakespeare wrote in iambic pentameter. (~5 min)

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RHYTHM & METER

Shakespeare is known for using primarily iambic pentameter, but he makes use of other meters, like trochaic tetrameter, and prose.

1. Explore these resources to understand how Shakespeare and other poets & songwriters use this poetic meter. (Red = required)
2. Take notes to help you identify different rhythm & meter.
3. Click "Next" to quiz yourself.

ACT 1

"It’s like I got this music in my mind"

"But I keep cruising Can’t stop, won’t stop grooving"

"I stay out too lateGot nothing on my brain"

QUESTION 1 OF 3

Let's warm up. Which of these examples from Taylor Swift's "Shake it Off" is in iambic pentameter?

RESOURCES

ACT 1

"It’s like I got this music in my mind"

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"Double, double,toil and trouble: Fire burn and cauldron bubble""

"The time is out of joint, O cursed spite That ever I was born to set it right!"

"Will you go on, I pray? This is the night That either makes me, or fordoes me quite."

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Way to go! Let's look at some of Shakespeare's writing. Which of these is an example of trochaic tetrameter?

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"Double, double, toil and trouble: Fire burn and cauldron bubble""

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"Give not this rotten orange to your friend"

"Tell me not in mournful numbers"

"And the sound of a voice that is still"

QUESTION 3 OF 3

And a challenge for the final question.Which of these poetry examples is in iambic pentameter?

RESOURCES

ACT 1

"Give not this rotten orange to your friend"

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ACT 1

Act 2: Shakespeare's Language

Act 5: Plot Structure

Act 4: Character Relationships

Act 3: Themes

Act 1: Rhythm & Meter

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ACT 2

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SHAKESPEARE'S LANGUAGE

Shakespeare's language and vocabulary can be a bit overwhelming for modern readers and audiences.

1. Watch this video of this comedian retelling the fable of the Three Little Pigs using Shakespearean-style language.
2. As you watch, make a list of the words he uses in place of "house" and "pig."

(Don't worry about spelling words you don't know incorrectly.)

There will be an opportunity to share your creations with the class after everyone has finished the escape room.

Hurling Insults Prepare for an Insult Face-off!

1. Use the Insult Generators (linked to the right) to develop 7+ insults.
2. For your top 5 insults, explain what the language of the means and why it is an insult. (You may use the internet and resources for this step.)

Share your insults and explanations with the teacher.

ACT 2

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SHAKESPEARE'S LANGUAGECHOOSE ONE

Retell a Story

1. Pick a common fable, fairy tale, or movie you (and your group members) know well. (Spend no more than 1 min on this step.)
2. Pick 3 keywords that will show up multiple times within a retelling of that story
3. Develop a list of at least 5 synonyms for those 3 keywords. (You may use the internet for this step.)
4. Develop a 1-2 minute retelling of your story without repeating any use of the keywords; you can ONLY use synonyms from your list.

Share your story with the teacher.

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Act 2: Shakespeare's Language

Act 5: Plot Structure

Act 4: Character Relationships

Act 3: Themes

Act 1: Rhythm & Meter

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ACT 3

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THEMES IN MACBETH

We tell stories to share lessons we've learned about life.

1. For each of the themes on the anticipation guide page, circle the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement.
2. Explain your group's thinking for at least 3 of these statements.

Be ready to discuss your thoughts on a few statements with the teacher.

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Act 2: Shakespeare's Language

Act 5: Plot Structure

Act 4: Character Relationships

Act 3: Themes

Act 1: Rhythm & Meter

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ACT 4

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CHARACTER RELATIONSHIPS

This is a play all about how relationships fall apart.

1. Explore the linked resource (left). Tip: Click on each character face or "View the Information" to see a list of characteristics and quotes by and about each character.
2. Fill out your character map. This will help you keep track of the characters as we read/watch them.

When you're done, show the teacher.

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Act 2: Shakespeare's Language

Act 5: Plot Structure

Act 4: Character Relationships

Act 3: Themes

Act 1: Rhythm & Meter

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PLOT STRUCTURE

Shakespeare's 5-act plays often follow Freytag's Pyramid structure.

1. Click on the image to learn more about each part of the pyramid.
2. Write a 1-sentence description summarizing each part of the pyramid at the top of each box.

ACT 5

1. To better understand the play, preview the top 10 events in the play using the link to the left.
2. Add these 10 events to the pyramid, fitting them to each component appropriately.
3. When you're done, show the teacher.

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PLOT STRUCTURE

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FINISHED?

Act 2: Shakespeare's Language

Act 5: Plot Structure

Act 4: Character Relationships

Act 3: Themes

Act 1: Rhythm & Meter

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WILLIAM SHAKESPEAREMEASURE FOR MEASURE

Congratulations!All difficulties are easy when they are known.

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARETWELFTH NIGHT

Oops! Try again.I say there is no darkness but ignorance.