Are you ready to dive into a world where ambition, betrayal, and guilt rule the halls? We’re thrilled to introduce the Classroom Companion for Mick and Beth Rule the School, a unique and engaging resource that brings Nancy Kissam’s sharp, witty high school adaptation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth to your classroom.
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Set in the 1980s, Mick and Beth Rule the School follows Mick and Beth, two ambitious high school students determined to rise to the top of their school’s social and political ladder. But as their thirst for power grows, so does their paranoia—and the cost of their choices becomes steep. This modern take on Macbeth explores timeless themes of ambition, guilt, and power, but with a relatable high school twist that resonates with today’s students.
The Mick and Beth Rule the School Classroom Companion is packed with creative activities, reflective prompts, and analytical exercises that help students connect with the play’s characters and themes. Whether your students are designing a campaign for Mick or exploring the consequences of unchecked ambition, this resource will spark thoughtful discussion and engagement.
What’s Inside?
- Pre- and Post-Reading Questions: Help students critically reflect on the themes of ambition, betrayal, and power in both Mick and Beth Rule the School and their own experiences.
- Character Analysis Activities: Dive into the minds of Mick and Beth with fun and creative activities like "Social Media Profiles" and "Ambition Monsters," designed to make character analysis engaging and meaningful.
- Investigating Culture and History: Explore how the 1980s high school setting and Shakespearean themes intersect, offering students a deeper understanding of how cultural context influences character behavior and themes.
- Exploring Themes and Symbolism: Through creative projects such as designing power pyramids or graffiti walls, students will explore key themes like ambition, guilt, and power.
- Creative Projects: Let students’ imaginations soar with activities like creating a horror movie trailer or designing their own high school yearbook entries for Mick, Beth, and their classmates.
Why Use This Companion?
Perfect for high school students, the Mick and Beth Rule the School Classroom Companion provides educators with tools to encourage deep reflection on ambition, morality, and the consequences of power. Students will not only engage with the text but also explore how these themes resonate in their own lives.