Equity and Ethics ELA B10

Interview /35CC B10.4g I can develop and script an interview that:

o States purpose clearly and immediately.o Gives complete and accurate details based on the information given in the play.o Avoids expressions that are wordy, clichéd, vague, or discriminatory.o Purpose: To ask questions of a Macbeth character who has been involved with

the events occurring in the play. To get their perspective on the dramatic events that have occurred.

o Audience: Grade 10 class who has just recently read Macbeth.o Must be completed individually.o Must be typed in 12 pt. times new roman font. Minimum 2 pages single spaced

in length.

Interview

Your task: Write and script an interview of a fictional character from the play Macbeth. *Note: You may pretend to be a medium/psychic and contact Macbeth, Banquo, King Duncan or Lady Macduff beyond the grave.

Before Writing Activities Brainstorm questions with audience and purpose in mind. Plan, organize and sequence questions.

During/After Writing Activities Create draft, revise, edit interview. Consider purpose, and audience. Clear, and accurate details. Word choice is appropriate. Check for spelling, punctuation and so on.

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Equity and Ethics ELA B10

Assessment

Criteria Mark-Complete/Well thought out brainstorming page. -Should show a combination of chosen and not chosen ideas.- Should connect to themes, thoughts, actions, behaviours, events, relationships, etc.- Should address higher level questions in relation to character’s motives, beliefs and morals.

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-Rough draft of interview showing recognition of errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, etc. -Recognition of errors should be shown in red pen. They must identify the error in question and fix said error.

/5

- Good Copy must include a title. -Must include a formal opening paragraph identifying the purpose and audience as well as an introduction of the chosen character. /5-Must include a minimum of 20 questions- Questions must be insightful, connecting to themes, events, thoughts and actions of characters, motives, beliefs and morals.- Written work must accurately reflect purpose and audience. - Must be error free in regards to spelling, punctuation, grammar, sentence structure and formatting.

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