Today in Year 5, the children have participated in an interactive re-enactment of the Shakespeare classic as well as put their drama skills to use in acting workshops. The story of Macbeth is s gruesome one, with murder and themes of betrayal, greed and ambition. In the workshops, the children created their own movie trailers to advertise Macbeth as a film and then took part in role-playing activities, trying to put themselves in the characters' shoes by acting out fear and anger.
Peiyce, Elm class, said "I have found this morning exciting because I hadn't learnt about Macbeth before. My favourite part was when Banquo returned as a ghost and Macbeth thought he had lost his mind".
It is clear that learning a Shakespearean text has enriched the children's literary skills and knowledge as well as allowing them to explore their creative and dramatic side.
No comments:
Post a Comment