Title: Macbeth Themes Forum
Course: BC-Literary Studies 11-1.1.0.0-XT > Section: Unit 3 - Macbeth

Complete a 200-250 word forum post. Your post should address two separate issues:

1. What theme from Macbeth struck you as being the most significant or thought-provoking? In what ways does the play address this theme? Be sure to reference specific incidents and quotes from the text.
2. How does the treatment of this theme in Macbeth help you to understand the human condition? In other words, how does Macbeth help us to understand who we are as human beings?

After you have created your own post, find one other student to respond to with a 75- to 100-word response. In your response, don’t just say, “I agree! Great job!” Ask a question, disagree charitably, add other evidence that you saw from the text, or counter with a different interpretation. Try to add something meaningful and insightful to the conversation so that everyone’s understanding of the play can be increased.

Forum Rubric

 | Not Complete | Emerging | Developing | Proficient | Extending
 | 0 |  | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
Initial post | Not complete | My post demonstrates an unlikely interpretation of Macbeth’s themes. I have provided no evidence from the play to support my interpretation, and have articulated my perspective in an very unclear way. | My post demonstrates a less likely interpretation of Macbeth’s themes. I have provided little evidence from the play to support my interpretation, and have articulated my perspective in an unclear way. | My post demonstrates an accurate interpretation of Macbeth’s themes. I have provided evidence from the play to support my interpretation, and have articulated my perspective in a clear way. | My post demonstrates careful and insightful interpretation of Macbeth’s themes. I have provided specific, relevant evidence from the play to support my interpretation, and have articulated my perspective in an organized and logical way.
Response post | Not complete | My responses demonstrate a lack of comprehension of the original post or are disrespectful. | My responses are respectful but do not add much to the conversation. | My responses are purposeful and respectful, adding to the conversation. | My responses are thoughtful, insightful and respectful, adding meaning and depth to the conversation.
(Average between posts) Total: /10