After 32 years, Daniel G. Lipowitz continues to teach seniors, juniors, and sophomores honors and academic English, Creative Writing, and Film as Art and Literature at Unionville High School in Kennett Square, PA. A graduate of Pennsylvania State University and the University of Pennsylvania, he has directed 35 plays, including the "Scottish play."James M. Conley teaches 11th- and 12th-grade honors and Advanced Placement English at Unionville High School in Kennett Square, PA. An alumnus of The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA, and Villanova University in Villanova, PA, Conley currently is pursuing his doctorate in education at Widener University in Chester, PA.

• Acknowledgments Preface Chapter 1 Why Shakespeare? “Soul of the Ages” Chapter 2 Macbeth: A Literary and Analytical Look Chapter 3 Rethinking Character: The Human Nature of Villainy Chapter 4 The Historical Macbeth: Unraveling the Truths, Lies, and Misrepresentations Chapter 5 Composing Macbeth: Understanding the Societal Implications of the Jacobean Period Chapter 6 Drama in the Classroom and on Stage Chapter 7 Writing Critically About Macbeth Chapter 8 Student Activities and Differentiated Instruction Chapter 9 Additional Materials for the Classroom: Lesson Ideas, Guided Questions, Key Quotations, and Facts Regarding Macbeth References About the Authors Common Core State Standards Alignment