Speed debating: two rows face each other. Each pair takes a card and talks for three minutes. When the bell rings, one row moves one seat. Take notes.
Class rule: we talk about the play, its characters, history and fiction only. Nobody shares a personal fear, a family story or anything private.
Question cards
Card 1 Who is the most guilty: Macbeth, Lady Macbeth or the witches?
Card 2 Is ambition always dangerous?
Card 3 Is the dagger real or in Macbeth's mind?
Card 4 Why does Lady Macbeth break down while Macbeth goes on killing?
Card 5 Is Banquo's ghost real?
Card 6 Do the witches lie, or does Macbeth hear what he wants?
Card 7 Is Macbeth a hero, a villain or both?
Card 8 Why are paintings of witches so frightening?
Card 9 Why does the play still work on Halloween?
Card 10 Is the ending fair?
Sentence starters
In my opinion,... because...
What do you think about...?
I see your point, but...
The play shows that... for example when...
To sum up,...
Note sheet
Card
My partner thinks...
Best argument
Do I agree?
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Performance workshop
In groups of three, choose a short passage (the witches, the dagger, "Tomorrow, and tomorrow"). Decide on the rhythm, the pauses and the volume, then perform it. The class gives one strength and one suggestion.