William Shakespeare Plays Macbeth By Katie

Narrator: Foul Murder. This scene is set in Macbeths Castle with the cast of Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, King Duncan, Malcome Donalbain.
Lady Macbeth: Welcome King Duncan and his sons into Castle.
Narrator: Lady Macbeth welcomes the king and his sons into the Castle for a feast. Macbeth leaves to the courtyard.
Lady Macbeth: Why are you out here?
Macbeth: We can’t kill him we mustn’t
Lady Macbeth: (Gradually Louder) We must kill him, why are you so pale? What are you doing to your career? Why are you so scared to kill him, you want to be king don’t you. (pause) Then kill him
Macbeth: What if we get caught?
Lady Macbeth: If you stay calm then our plan will work.
I will drug King Duncan’s servants, to keep clear of danger. (pause) When King Duncan is asleep use his servants daggers to kill him then smear their hands with his blood. Then we will blame them of the murder.
Narrator: Macbeth and his wife returned to the table pretending to enjoy the night with the King and his two sons Malcom and Donalbain.
As time drifted by slowly the King went to bed and Macbeth waited out in the courtyard for the King and his drugged servants to fall asleep.
Macbeth: I will be King... I will be King... I will.
Narrator: Suddenly a vision glowed in front of him. A dagger dripping with blood. Macbeth reached out for it but when he clutched it in his hand it disappeared.
Suddenly a small bell started to ring. The King and his servants where asleep. Will Macbeth kill the King.

Romeo and Juliet by Lucy

This story is set in Verona in the fifteenth century.
Romeo: I have great news but you must promise to keep it a secret.
Mercutio: oh?
Romeo: I am in love
Benvolio laughs
Mercutio: You are always in love. A girl only has to look at you sideways to make you fall for her.
Romeo: It’s more than that this time. I am in love with.....
Tybalt: Romeo!!
Romeo turns round to see Tybalt with a group of Capulets
Tybalt: You were at my family’s house last night. Now you must pay for it.
Romeo: I will not fight you Tybalt. It would be like fighting one of my own family.
Tybalt: Why you twit!!!!! You’re as cowardly as the rest of the Montagues.
Mercutio: Romeo!!!!!!!!! Are you just going to stand and do nothing while he insults you?
Romeo: I must, you don’t understand. I have no choice......
Mercutio: But I do!!
Mercutio draws his sword
Mercutio: If you want a fight, Tybalt, I’m your man!

Antony and Cleopatra rewriten by Pavnjit Shergill

Narrator - Cleopatra saw Antony’s blood and ran towards him, Cleopatra and Servios lay Antony down and Cleopatra placed Antony’s head on her laps.
Antony – I am dying, Tell Caesar you have killed me; and make peace with him.
Cleopatra – NEVER!!!
Narrator – Antony’s was clenched in pain.
Antony – Then give me one more kiss before I die
Narrator – Cleopatra lowerd her head and kissed Antony... and he was gone.
Cleopatra whispers – He is dead, I’ll never be happy

Narrator – Cleopatra reached into a basket and brought out a small, black snake. She fell to her throne while the snakebite her tragically.
Cleopatra – Sweet as perfume! Soft as air! OH, Antony!
Narrator – And so, she was also gone.

A Mid summer Nights Dream -Scene- Shopping Mall modernised by Cara

Narrator-Two friends, both in their mid- twenties meet unexpectedly, Helena and Hermia.
Helena- Yes the new fashions are looking great!
Hermia-(sighing) yeah they are.
Helena- What’s up Mia? You look troubled.
Hermia-Well I am marrying Demetrius tomorrow, as you know. (Glumly)
Helena- (softly) Demetrius. (Pause) you must be the happiest girl EVER!
Narrator- Helena had loved Demetrius for nearly all her life, and the fact that Hermia was marrying him, made the jealousy pain worse than ever.
Hermia- Helena I could not be more miserable! You see, I don’t love him!
Helena- You don’t? (Relieved)
Hermia- No, I love Lysander, he is so sensitive and handsome. Don’t you think so Helena?
Narrator- Helena was actually thinking inside “Of course not, he is disgusting!” but she smiled.
Helena- Yeah he is. (Sweetly) so what’s the story with the marriage? (Eagerly)
Hermia- Well I asked Demetrius if we could erase the marriage.
Helena- And?
Hermia- He refused. So Lysander and I are running away!
Helena- I’m so glad for you. (Smiling)

The Tempest By Kate

Narrator-Prospero the wizard has just made a terrible storm (a tempest). His slave, a monster called Caliban, walks slowly over to him.
Prospero-Caliban! You brought no wood or water to the cave this morning. Do I have to send the spirits to torment you again?
Caliban-I am not your servant. My mother, the great witch Sycorax, promised that I would rule this island, and so I would have-if you had not come here, and stolen her books of magic, and freed her slave spirits to help you get rid of her.
Prospero-Silence!
Caliban-Mercy master, mercy.
He hid a cunning smile.
Caliban-Why are you so cruel? You were kind to me once.

Hamlet by Amy

Narrator-: Hamlet and his best friend, Horatio, walked along the battlements of the castle. They heard sounds of drunken men below in the Great Hall.
Hamlet-: The name of Denmark is shamed by those drunken men and their singing!!!
Narrator-: When Hamlets father died. His Uncle Claudius took over the throne and married Hamlet’s mother. Later that night, Hamlet and Horatio wandered the castle. The clock struck 12. Something moved in the darkness.
Horatio-: It comes, my Lord! (Horatio whispers) God have mercy!
Hamlet-: Angel defend us!
Narrator-: The moving thing raised his arm, beckoning Hamlet to follow.
Horatio-: Don’t go, my Lord!
Narrator-: But Hamlet broke free and walked on. He could hear the drunken men fading away. The Ghost turned to Hamlet. The Ghost spoke.
Ghost-:Mark my words, my son. My time is short. Hell calls me and I must go back there to pay for the sins I committed on Earth.
Hamlet-: I pity you, poor Father.
Ghost-: If you love me.... you will revenge my murder!
Hamlet-: Murder! What murder?
Ghost-: The serpent who secretly murdered me and who now wears the crown.
Hamlet-: My Uncle Claudius!
Ghost-:Your Uncle Claudius poisoned me and stole my throne. Now he has married my wife....if you are a man, you will seek revenge!

scene from macbeth - re written and modernized By Adam

Scene from Macbeth – re written and modernized By Adam

Lady Macbeth: “I will send a drugged drink to the soldiers at the King’s door they will sleep like babies it will be easy for you to slip into Duncan’s room.”
Macbeth: “No I can’t.”
Lady Macbeth: “This is your chance to be king are you too scared.”
Macbeth: “I’m not scared.” (Confidently)
Lady Macbeth: “Then prove it shoot the old man and take the throne.” (Sneering)
Narrator: “Once more the strange force moved through Macbeth flowing into him from his wife until he was unable to resist.”
Macbeth: “All hail Macbeth who shall be king” (Thinking)
Narrator: “He could almost feel the crown on his head.”

A Midsummer Night's Dream by Laura

Narrator: This story is set in and around Athens. Date: today. We see gorgeous Hermia and Helena talking in the market square. Hermia looks very sad.
Helena: Are you OK?
Hermia: I have to marry Demetrius tomorrow (sadly sigh)
Helena: Demetrius........... You must be so happy
Hermia: I’ve never been so happy, NOT! I hate him, he is disgusting!
Helena: No he’s not!
Hermia: No, the love of my life is Lysander. His brown hair is curly and his smile is......is so ahhhhh (dreamily) but dad said I had to marry Demetrius (angrily)
Helena: So who does he love?
Hermia: No one except himself but Lysander and I are going to run away together tonight at 1:00am!
Helena: Where?!?
Hermia: In the woods, then we will travel to a church and get married! Isn’t it beautiful?
Helena: Oh it is (slyly rubbing her hands as Hermia leaves)

The Tempest modernised by bruce

Scene - A Mediterranean island in the fifteenth centaury.
Narrator – Prospero and Ariel are talking after Prospero has destroyed a ship, carrying the King of Nepals and the Duke of Milan.
Prospero – Ha, devoted Ariel
Prospero - Are all the sailors spread out over the island as I asked?
Ariel – They are, good master (very soft)
Prospero – And where is Ferdinal, Aloso’s son
Ariel – Close by, he grieves because he thinks his father has drowned
Prospero – He hasn’t drowned (annoyed) he is lost on this very island with my brother Antonio
Narrator– This brings back old memories as Prospero sighs
Prospero – Twelve years ago when I was Duke of Milan my wife died, because of this I didn’t see the plot by Antonio and King Alonso to overrule me, they overthrew me and Antonio took my place

Twelth Night By Eilidh

Scene: Twelfth Night is set in Costal Illyria in the fifteenth century.

Narrator: Sir Andrew was a bachelor; Sir Toby had decided that he would find the perfect husband for Olivia, his niece. However Malvolio Olivia’s servant would not allow any unwanted visitors including Sir Andrew near her. Sir Toby and Sir Andrew were plotting together in Olivia’s Library.

Sir Andrew: If only I could be with her for five minutes! But her servant Malvolio is so protective he won’t even give her any of my letters.

Sir Toby: My niece has given him too much control of her affairs and it’s gone into his head. The other evening he actually said that I drank too much.

Sir Andrew: The Villain!

Sir Toby: He needs to be taught a lesson and I will be the one to teach it to him.

Sir Toby Grins mischievously.

Sir Toby: Malvolio will soon be out of your way.

Book Review of A Christmas Carol by Pavnjit

Title – A Christmas Carol
Author – Charles Dickens
Genre – Ghost story
Favourite Character – Scrooge because he changes from being mean to being nice and he keeps saying “Hum Bug”.
Plot Sumary – When the mean Scrooge gets home on Christmas Eve he is visited by his old friend Marly (who is now a ghost), who tells him that in the night he will be visited by three ghosts to show him his past, future and what yet to come. Then on Christmas day he becomes really nice and helps everyone.
Most Exiting Event – is when Marly and all his chains come into the house sneakily.

Knight and the Squire Book Review by Adam

Title:- The knight and the Squire

Author:- Terry Jones

Genre:- Adventure

Plot Summary:- Tom is a normal boy in 1359 but raves for adventure. So he runs away from his town meeting a knight and a squire putting himself up for more than he bargained for.

Most Interesting event:- When the knight sets a library on fire and Tom’s reaction to it. Tom’s reaction is that he becomes sad and tries to save the books and starts crying because he could read.

I would recommend this book to ages 10 and over because some bits are hard to understand.

Book Review on the Tupilak by Kate

Title - The Tupilak
Author - Kathryn White
Genre - Mystery story told in flashback
Plot Summary – Quenna finds an ancient piece of carved ivory in the ice. The statue plagues the whole family with bad luck. This story is about Quennas adventure to take it back where it came from.
Favourite Character – Quenna because she is in the middle of the story and the adventures are so interesting.
Most exciting event – when she sees the fox and the tension builds up because of her dog Theo’s disappearance.
I would recommend this book to my cousin Gregor because I really enjoyed it and he likes that kind of genre.

The Tupilak book review by Lucy

Title: The Tupilak
Author: Kathryn White
Genre: Mystery story told in flashback
Plot summary: A girl called Quenna finds an ivory carved object called the Tupilak. It causes trouble and nearly causes her to die.
Favourite character: Quenna because she is very adventurous and curious.
Most exciting event: when Quenna falls into the ice and she sees a whale because it is scary and it builds up tension.
I would recommend this book for 9-12 years old because it is too hard for younger children.

The Tupilak- book review by Cara

Title: The Tupilak
Author: Kathryn White
Genre: A Mystery story told in flashback and recent past.
Plot Summery: Queena, an Inupiaq girl whom lives in Alaska, finds an Ivory carved object and her Grandmother thinks it is an evil object called a Tupilak. Many bad events start to happen to Queena and her Family. Queena’s Grandmother blames the so- called Tupilak and the rest of the family start a debate saying that all the events were just coincidences. Queena feels unhappy about the arguing and one day sets off to return the Tupilak, and hopefully the bad omens with it.
Favourite Character: Personally my favourite character is Queena’s Grandmother. She cares about the old days much more than the modern days. In Queena’s family she represents the old way of life, as she thinks life today in Alaska should be a replica of.
Most exciting events: The fire, one of the bad events that happened to Queena and her Family, as her feelings as described wonderfully, and you can picture the terrifying fire due to the fantastic description, and you can understand what the characters are going through.
I would recommend this book to: Friends and family for its great detail. Some of the bits could be improved slightly, in my opinion, but overall a fantastic story.

Book Review By Katie

Title: - The Tupilak
Author: - Kathryn White
Genre: - Mystery story told in flashback
Plot Summary: - A girl called Quenna finds an object. Her grandmother tells her it’s a Tupilak with an evil curs. Lots of bad things happen so Quenna decides to get rid of the Tupilak. When she is digging in the ice to get rid of it she falls in the ice and Mikisu saves her. Quenna returns with her and things soon changed.
Favourite Character: - Grandmother because she likes to live the old way of life.
Most Exciting Event: - when the killer whale attacks Quennas kayak because she could have drowned.
I would recommend this book to people aged 10-11 because it is an interesting story but the flashbacks spoil it because you know she isn’t going to die in any of them.

A Book Review of The Tupilak by Kathleen

Title: The Tupilak
Author: Kathryn White
Genre: Mystery story told in flashback.
Plot Summery: A girl called Quenna finds an ivory carving called The Tupilak but when everything goes wrong Quenna tries to get rid of it until see relises it was just a coincidence.
Favourite Character: Quenna, because she’s very curious.
Most Exciting Event: When a fire starts because I kept wandering if there’re going to put it out.
I would recommend this book to P6 and P7 because it’s quite hard.

A Book Review of Black Beauty by Laura

Title – Black Beauty
Author – Anna Sewell
Genre – Story told through a horses eyes.
Favourite Character – Black Beauty because he is the main character and also my favourite tpye of horse

Plot Summary – A horse leaves his home when he is sold to a gentleman who lives in the country. He is sold again and again to masters good and bad
Most exciting event – When the barn Black Beauty is in goes on fire. I like it because it is exciting and thrilling
I recommend this book for all ages because it is told so beautifully

Book Review by Amy

Tittle- A Christmas Carol
Author- Charles Dickens
Genre- Ghost Story
Favourite Character- Scrooge because even though he is mean at the beginning he is much better at the end.
Plot Summary- Scrooge, a horrid man, goes back to his house on Christmas Eve and he is told by his old partner Marley, who is a ghost, told Scrooge that he will be visited by three ghosts. The Ghost of Christmas Past, The Ghost of Christmas Present and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come to show him his past present and future. Then on Christmas Day he starts helping people all thanks to the ghosts.
Most exciting event- When Marley’s chains start coming up the stairs because it builds up tension.
I would recommend this book to people in other schools because it lets you build up a picture in your head of what the place may of looked like then.

The Tupilak Book Review by Bruce

Title - The Tupilak
Author - Kathryn White
Genre - A mystery story told in flashback
Plot Summary - Quenna (the main character) finds an evil object called the Tupilak. Bad things happen to Quenna so she goes back to the place she found the Tupilak and she tries to get rid of it, she falls into a ice hole and she is saved by a man and lady and then they return to the village and all the problems are solved.
Favourite character – I like Mikisuk because she is lively and very happy.
Most exciting event– When Quenna is attacked by a whale because it builds up tension and is scary.
I would recommend this book to anybody that likes excitement and mystery stories.

Book Review of The Tupilak By Eilidh

Title - The Tupilak
Author - Kathryn White
Genre - Mystery story told in flashback
Plot summary - Girl Quenna finds a small object called a Tupilak. She thinks it is making all her bad troubles. She decides to take it back to where it came from though she has trouble along the way.
Favourite character - Quenna because she was all about the future but still thought about the gods and the traditional way of life.
Most exciting event - When Quenna fell through the ice because you can never imagine someone coming and saving her. I also thought it was very dramatic and exciting.
I would not recommend this book because it was very hard to follow wither they were in flashback or present.

Snowflake by Adam

Snowflake

Up and up I rise out of the sea.
And join my friends hello Bree.
Then I go down and down.
Phew that was close.
I nearly got hit by a snowball.
So I keep going down and down.
Quick catch me.
I’m about to faaaalllll!!

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Winter By Kate

Winter

Winter is when everyone has fun in the snow, when children make snowmen and snow angels.
When there are snowball fights going on everywhere and it leaves children cheering or crying.
When sports have stopped and every one is bored or stuck inside.
When children go out in the snow and go home to sit by the fire.
When school is boring and you fall asleep when you get home in bed.
When parents can’t go to work and are stuck inside watching TV.
But altogether it’s FUN!

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Winter by Pavnjit

Winter

In my hand the snow is cold,
Which is very hard to hold.
And the frozen piece of ice,
Which to skate on is very nice.
Leafless trees, winter breeze,
Snowflakes, icy lakes,
Hats, scarfs and woolly gloves,
Thats the winter that I do love.

Pavnjit

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The Wonderful Winter

Winter

In the winter the snow starts to fall.
Ice hangs from branches like pointy fingers.
Nights are long and cold.
Branches are bare and covered with ice.
Everyone loves to play in the snow.
Roads are layered in sparkling frost.

Lucy

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Events in Winter by Cara

The frozen leaves,
Come of the trees,
In winter.
There are no flowers,
We are lost in its powers,
In winter.
Our fingers freeze,
As we fumble for our keys,
In winter.
It always rains,
And that is such a pain,
In winter.
As our rosy cheeks glow,
It starts to snow,
In winter.
Though all these things happen,
In winter,
We should be glad there’s no merrier,
Time of year.

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Outside my Window by Laura

Snow is falling,
Past my window.
Rain is bashing,
Against my roof.
Wind is blowing,
Brings a tear to my eye.
Snowman is out there,
He is drooping.
His arms are melting,
It’s the end for him.

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