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In this article, we explore some of the most common interview questions asked during a health and safety manager interview along with some great answers to help you win the job.
1. As a health and safety manager, what is your management style?
Answer tips:
Try to avoid labels.
Some of the more common labels, like progressive, consultative, persuasive, can have several meanings or descriptions depending on which management guru you listen to.
The situational style is safe, because it says you will manage according to the situation, instead of one size fits all.
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In my experience delegating responsibility and authority is crucial. A team needs to be able to develop and grow as individuals and a whole, not be held back by low expectations or ego.
I believe in building a team. Each member of the team should be clear on their role, know where they fit in and feel as though they can depend on one another. I also believe in real-time feedback. If you do something wrong you should know it immediately. Regardless of right or wrong, the further removed feedback is in time, the less effective it is.
2. What experience do you have with respects to this particular HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGER position?
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Speak about specifics that relate to the position you are applying for. If you know you do not have much experience in the job you are applying for, plan for this question ahead of time and ensure you can provide some relatable examples based on what you have done.
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Ever since my first paper route at age 10 I've been doing something to keep myself busy and earn money. Back then, it was obviously about earning some spending money. What I didn't realize was that I was actually starting the journey of establishing what I liked to do and how I fit in to the grand scheme of things. I then worked as a junior computer tech in my last 2 summers of high school. It was here that I discovered what I was passionate about and what I wanted to do. I enrolled in college to get my degree in computer sciences, and I have been working around technology ever since.
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Here is an opportunity for you to showcase a wide variety of things you may have done both personally and professionally that will get your potential employers interested. Be sure to think about this one in advance in the event that it comes up.
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Even if you don't have something that is specific to the role you are applying for, don't be afraid to list hobbies or other non-work related activities here. Again, this shows your employer you are the go-getter they are looking for.
In the end, you want to ensure that you are leaving your interviewer with the impression that you are motivated, self-sufficient, and manage your time effectively.
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That is a really great question. While I haven't had the opportunity to develop within this particular role per se, I have actually become very involved in my local foodbank this year. This has taught me a great deal about community, teamwork, and taking initiative.
I took it upon myself to enroll in a summer business admin course at the local community college. Through this, I picked up some really great knowledge on communication and teamwork, as well as further develop overall managerial skills. Though it may not be directly applicable to this particular job, I believe the overall experience I gained could be a real asset here.
4. Tell me about yourself
In polling hundreds of different companies & HR departments, this is by far one of the most frequently asked questions in any job interview. Your interviewer will use this as an icebreaker, ideally to put you at ease and get you speaking openly and honestly.
While you definitely want to be prepared for this question, you certainly don't want to make your answer sound memorized. Keep in mind, while this question may sound like an invitation to share your life story, you can be assured your interviewer has very little interest in hearing about everything you've ever done.
The person giving the interview has a job to do as well – respect their time. Unless you are asked about something specific, focus on your education, your work history, relatable hobbies and outside interests, as well as your current situation.
Be sure to start chronologically and tell a linear story. Start where you feel is sensical, then work your way up to the present.
5. I like what I'm hearing but we've got a ton of great candidates. Why should we hire you?
An easy question to answer well with one caveat – don't slam your fellow interviewee's. On the one hand, you have an opportunity to really stand out from the pack. Alternatively, You shouldn't assume the skills of other applicants. Focus on your own strengths, and if the interviewer hasn't given you an opportunity to mention that one "slam dunk" quality about yourself, now would be the time.
Is there a wrong way to answer this question? Consider the responses below:
- "I really need a job right now"
- "I need the money"
- "Your office is really close to my house"
- "I've always been interested in what you guys do"
Notice any commonality here? All of these answers demonstrate a benefit to you. While every employer assumes that these sorts of things play in on some level, these are not the reasons they are going to hire you.
In summation, clearly illustrate what in specific has made you a good employee, and how you envision yourself contributing to and benefiting the company.
6. I'm curious – how did you come to find out about our company and what do you know about us?
This can be a great way to stand out from other applicants and demonstrate initiative. Almost every company will have a website, Facebook page, Instagram account, or some sort of digital footprint. Spend a bit of time doing some online research:
- If they have a website, check out their "About us" or "Culture/Mission/Vision" pages.
- Who are some of the principal people who work there? Who are the founders?
- What sorts of things does this company care about? Do they donate to a particular cause or charity? Which one(s)?
- What are their core values? Which of their core values resonate with you?
- Has the company been in the news recently or have they won any awards (Social Media can be a great place to find this information).
While your interviewer won't expect you to have in-depth company history, a little here can go a long way.
7. I don't expect you to go into too much detail – but why are you leaving your last job?
An innocent question. But a question that if answered improperly, can be a deal breaker. While many individuals will be looking to a new job as a means of increasing their salary, "not being paid well enough at your last job" is not something you want to mention to your interviewer. After all, are you not likely to leave this particular job if you found you could make more down the street?
If you're currently employed and leaving of your own accord, craft your response around enhancing your career development and a seeking out of new challenges.
If your current employer is downsizing, be honest about it, remain positive, but keep it brief. If your employer fired you or let you go for cause, be prepared to give a brief – but honest – reply. No matter how tempting it may be, or how "unfair it was that they let you go" steer clear away from any and all drama and negativity. Any experienced employer understands that sometimes things happen. Staying positive is key here.
8. What are your strengths?
While this question is an invitation to do some chest pounding, remember to illustrate strengths that will benefit the employer and arerelative to the position. For example:
- being a problem solver
- being a motivator
- being a natural leader
- the ability to perform under pressure
- a positive attitude
- loyalty
Are typically all solid strengths, but again, consider the position. For example, mentioning you are an excellent "team player" in a job where you largely work alone suddenly becomes irrelevant to the employer and demonstrates a genuine lack of self awareness.
Beyond this, present your strengths with confidence – this is not the time to be modest.
9. What are your weaknesses?
Another tricky one. The purpose of this question is to see how you view and evaluate yourself.
One the one hand, if you suggest you don't have any weaknesses, your interviewer will almost certainly see you as a lair, egotistical, or both.
Don't fall into the trap of trying to present a positive skill in disguise as a weakness, like "I work too hard" or "I am a perfectionist". Any experienced interviewer will see through this in a heartbeat.
Additionally, revealing that "I'm not really a morning person and have been known to come in late" raises immediate and obvious red flags.
The trick here is to respond realistically by mentioning a small, work related weakness and what you are doing or have done to overcome it.
10. What do you see yourself doing in five years?
This one is all about job commitment.
Some people make job hopping a career in of itself, and your answer here can be telling. Here, your interviewer is determining if you are:
- someone who sets goals
- someone who has a vision
- someone who is reliable
- someone who demonstrates commitment
- someone who is loyal
While no interviewer expects someone to stay at a company forever, try and craft your response in such a way that shows progression in your career, and alignment with the Company's needs and future. Again, self awareness is key – your employer doesn't want to send you down an unwanted path, resulting in wasted time and energy for everyone.
11. What are your salary expectations?
Many consider this question to be a loaded gun – dangerous in the hands of the inexperienced. Often times, an interviewee will start talking salary before they've had an opportunity to illustrate their skill set and value making any sort of leverage valueless. Here, knowledge is power, as salary often comes down to negotiation. Do some research into your industry to establish base rates of pay based on seniority and demand but keep in mind – your employer is hiring you for what they believe you are worth, and how much benefit they feel you will provide.
One relatively safe approach is simply asking the interviewer about the salary range. If you wish to avoid the question entirely, respond by saying that "money isn't a key factor" and your primary goal is to advance in your career.
12. Do you have any questions?
This one you can almost be assured will be asked, and you better have some ready.
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Lastly you'll want to ask about the next step in the process and when to expect to hear about the position.
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- Background Research
As indicated above, research on the company you're applying for is critically important. Arm yourself with knowledge on the products, services, and types of customers this company deals with. You may even want to let them know who you feel their competition is! Beyond trying to make yourself look good, researching the culture of the company can provide great insights into whether or not you and your potential employer are aligned. - Practice makes perfect
To be certain, interviews do not always follow the same format and each interviewer will have his or her own style. That said, there are certain questions you can expect to be asked in almost any interview for any position. By understanding and practicing responses for these "oldies but goodies", you can show up to each interview that much more confident. - Have some examples ready
While many candidates tell their interviewer that they posses certain desirable qualities, the proof as they say, is in the pudding. Spend some time in advance of your interview coming up with concrete examples of prior work achievements and how they demonstrate a desired ability. Be prepared for the recruiter's questions and to anticipate them based on job position requirements. Instead of simply saying "I am well organized", trying attaching an example or strategy. "I am a well organized person – here is an example of a project I spear-headed where organization was clutch". Looking for the slam dunk? Finish your response with "Did that help answer your question?". - Dressing for Success
First impressions can make or break so many things in society, and your interviewer's impression of you is no exception. Whether anyone is willing to admit to it or not, the reality is you will be judged from the moment you arrive at the door. This is where some of the aforementioned research comes into play. What is the culture of the company like? Are they a highly formal suit-and-tie affair, or a casual silicon valley "hipster" organization? If you under-dress, you can appear to be too relaxed, and someone who does not appear to be taking this position seriously. However, overdressing can be perceived as over compensation. When in doubt, dress sharp, in classic business casual. - Play it cool
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Will This Economic Crisis Have a V, U, or L-Shaped Recovery?
Many American businesses have been put on hold as the country deals with the worst pandemic in over one hundred years. As the states are deciding on the best strategy to slowly and safely reopen, the big question is: how long will it take the economy to fully recover?
Let's look at the possibilities. Here are the three types of recoveries that follow most economic slowdowns (the definitions are from the financial glossary at Market Business News):
- V-shaped recovery: an economic period in which the economy experiences a sharp decline. However, it is also a brief period of decline. There is a clear bottom (called a trough by economists) which does not last long. Then there is a strong recovery.
- U-shaped recovery: when the decline is more gradual, i.e., less severe. The recovery that follows starts off moderately and then picks up speed. The recovery could last 12-24 months.
- L-shaped recovery: a steep economic decline followed by a long period with no growth. When an economy is in an L-shaped recovery, getting back to where it was before the decline will take years.
What type of recovery will we see this time?
No one can answer this question with one hundred percent certainty. However, most top financial services firms are calling for a V-shaped recovery. Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo Securities, and JP Morgan have all recently come out with projections that call for GDP to take a deep dive in the first half of the year but have a strong comeback in the second half.
Is there any research on recovery following a pandemic?
There have been two extensive studies done that look at how an economy has recovered from a pandemic in the past. Here are the conclusions they reached:
1. John Burns Consulting:
"Historical analysis showed us that pandemics are usually V-shaped (sharp recessions that recover quickly enough to provide little damage to home prices), and some very cutting-edge search engine analysis by our Information Management team showed the current slowdown is playing out similarly thus far."
2. Harvard Business Review:
"It's worth looking back at history to place the potential impact path of Covid-19 empirically. In fact, V-shapes monopolize the empirical landscape of prior shocks, including epidemics such as SARS, the 1968 H3N2 ("Hong Kong") flu, 1958 H2N2 ("Asian") flu, and 1918 Spanish flu."
The research says we should experience a V-shaped recovery.
Does everyone agree it will be a 'V'?
No. Some are concerned that, even when businesses are fully operational, the American public may be reluctant to jump right back in.
As Market Business News explains:
"In a typical V-shaped recovery, there is a huge shift in economic activity after the downturn and the trough. Growing consumer demand and spending drive the massive shift in economic activity."
If consumer demand and spending do not come back as quickly as most expect it will, we may be heading for a U-shaped recovery.
In a message last Thursday, Chris Hyzy, Chief Investment Officer for Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank, agrees with other analysts who are expecting a resurgence in the economy later this year:
"We're forecasting real economic growth of 30% for the U.S. in the 4th quarter of this year and 6.1% in 2021."
His projection, however, calls for a U-shaped recovery based on concerns that consumers may not rush back in:
"After the steep plunge and bottoming out, a 'U-shaped' recovery should begin as consumer confidence slowly returns."
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The research indicates the recovery will be V-shaped, and most analysts agree. However, no one knows for sure how quickly Americans will get back to "normal" life. We will have to wait and see as the situation unfolds.


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In these lessons, students will be introduced to the world that Shakespeare lived and wrote in. This will help them to build an informed overview of the social and historical contexts important to the dramatic world. Tasks include: exploring a range of historical sources for Macbeth and asking why Shakespeare made changes; researching James I's view on witchcraft and the controversy surrounding this topic; and revision on how to write about the play in its wider contexts.
In order to benefit fully from these lesson plans, we recommend you use them in the following order:
- Text in Performance
- Language
- Characters
- Themes
- Contexts
If you would like to teach the play in greater detail, use these advanced KS4/5 Lesson Plans. If students are new to the play, we suggest you start with the introductory KS3 Lesson Plans.
These lesson plans are available in the Downloads section at the bottom of this page. To download resources, you must be logged in. Sign up for free to access this and other exclusive features. Activities mentioned in these resources are available in a separate downloadable 'Student Booklet', also at the bottom of this page. The 'Teachers' Guide' download explains how best to use Teach Shakespeare and also contains a bibliography and appendices referencing the resources used throughout.
Key Questions for Students:
Can I compare Shakespeare's play with a historical source and identify and analyse key similarities and differences?
Can I speculate about Shakespeare's reasons for making the changes he did and explain my ideas clearly?
Key words: context, evidence, Holinshed, historical, literary, source, speculate
Prologue: Opening Discussion
Students should list in pairs any films, TV shows or plays they can think of that retell a story that really happened. Can they identify any ways in which the historical sources were altered in the adaptation, e.g. Chariots of Fire, Erin Brockovich, Calendar Girls, Evita, etc. Take feedback and discuss some of the reasons why such changes are made.
Enter the Players: Group Tasks
1) A first read
Ask students what they already know or think they know about Shakespeare's sources for this play and how he adapted them. Students should then quickly read the extracts from Holinshed about the sequence of events and the portrayal of key figures in the story. They should try to make sense of the text and clarify any parts where they are not sure of the meaning. Then ask students to pool their resources and work in pairs. Take feedback about how they found the experience of reading this text.
Finally, ask students about any similarities and differences they have noticed when comparing the historical source with the drama by Shakespeare.
2) Reading closely and making notes
In groups, students read the three extracts from Holinshed's Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland. Students should now annotate the passages, answer the questions and make additional notes in the Student Booklet, comparing Holinshed's and Shakespeare's presentation of the story of Macbeth. Students could take an extract per group and feedback their detailed findings. They should ensure that they have provided evidence from both texts to support their points. Remind students that one of the extracts is about King Duffe who lived eighty years earlier. As an extension task, students could research online and read additional extracts from Holinshed's history.
3) Drawing conclusions
Lead a discussion of students' findings and move the discussion on to speculation about why Shakespeare might have made these changes. Ensure that students record some of the key points raised in this part of the discussion.
Exeunt: Closing Questions for Students
How did Shakespeare adapt the historical source material about Duncan and Macbeth and why?
How and why did Shakespeare incorporate source material about King Duffe who had died eighty years previously?
Suggested plenary activity…
What particular reading challenges did the Holinshed text present students with and how did students tackle them? Ask students to compile a list of their best pieces of advice to fellow students on decoding and comprehending this sixteenth century prose text.
Aside: Further Resource
- Should they wish to, students can research these sources more extensively at shakespeare-navigators.com/macbeth/Holinshed/index.
Epilogue: Teacher's Note
Students could produce a short piece of comparative and analytical writing to be assessed for reading and writing.
Key Questions for Students:
Can I consider how magic and witchcraft might have been viewed and understood by audiences in Shakespeare's time?
Can I present evidence to support my ideas?
Key words: allusion, connotation, historical context, magic, stereotype, witchcraft
Prologue: Opening Discussion
Students view a series of images about witchcraft that conform with some stereotypes today, e.g. black pointy hat, broomstick, cauldron, etc. They should discuss the connotations of these images for modern audiences, and speculate about the connotations of the words 'witch' and 'magic' during Shakespeare's time.
Enter the Players: Group Tasks
1) Killing a King
In Shakespeare's time, the killing of a king would have been seen as an offence against God's wishes. As it was against the natural order of things, this act was capable of leading to all kinds of frightening and unnatural events. This activity asks students to look closely at Act 2 Scene 4, lines 1-19 and to identify three weird happenings that the characters have witnessed since King Duncan's death (e.g. darkness during the daytime, a falcon killed by an owl, Duncan's horses turning wild and eating each other). List them in the Student Booklet.
2) A historian's view
Students read the extract from Tracy Borman's Witches: James I and the English Witch Hunts that is in the Student Booklet and answer the quick questions that follow it:
'But the most famous of all the literary works inspired by witchcraft, winning widespread acclaim in its day and ever since, was Shakespeare's Macbeth. It is deliberately short in length, as James was known to have little patience for sitting through long plays; it is also significant that the occasion of its inaugural performance was a visit by Queen Anne's brother, the King of Denmark, in 1606, given that it was James' voyage to his wife's native land that had prompted his obsession with witchcraft. Shakespeare wove in several references to this voyage in the play, such as when the First Witch claims that she set sail in a sieve, just as one of the North Berwick witches was accused of doing. The line 'Though his bark cannot be lost,/Yet it shall be tempest tossed almost certainly alluded to James' near-death experience.
All the leaders of the English judiciary would have been present at this important state occasion, and this was exactly the sort of play that would inspire them with the same witch hunting fervour as their royal master. The drama centred around Macbeth and Lady Macbeth, who murdered King Duncan to seize the throne of Scotland after three witches prophesied Macbeth's succession. Whether the witches thus caused the overthrow of the natural succession, or merely brought out Macbeth's inherent evil, was left to the audience's imagination. Either way, the play both confirmed and introduced new elements to the stereotypical view of a witch, with her spells and familiars. It also spawned two of the most quoted lines in English literary history:
Double, double, toil and trouble;
Fire burn and cauldron bubble.
Macbeth instilled fear in those watching that witchcraft was not just a satanic confederacy, but a conspiracy against the state. The latter notion was all too readily accepted in England at this time because the play was performed just a few short months after one of the most notorious conspiracies in history.'
Students could then independently carry out some research on the context of the play, examining the following areas:
- Catholicism and Protestantism
- King James' personal interest in witchcraft
- His book Daemonologie published in 1599
- The Gunpowder Plot of 1605
Students should aim to comment on the importance of their research in shedding light on the text of the play itself. The next activity takes students through this process of exploring the text in context in more detail.
3) The text in context
Students could re-read Act 1 Scene 1 and Act 1 Scene 3 lines 1-37. First of all, students should look for any clues that fit with the stereotypical image of a witch that was discussed earlier. Take some quick feedback. Then, as you model one or two examples, students should annotate the text (in the Student Booklet) to show how contextual information can support interpretation of the text itself, e.g.
- references to 'Paddock' and 'Graymalkin' - ideas of Witches' familiars'
- the meaning of archaic vocabulary, e.g. 'ronyon', 'mounched'
- the mystical significance of the number three
- allusions to King James' travels that prompted his interest in witchcraft
- King James' writings on the subject of witchcraft
Exeunt: Closing Questions for Students
How has greater knowledge and understanding about context enhanced my understanding of the play Macbeth?
In what other areas and aspects of the play has knowledge of context enhanced my understanding?
Suggested plenary activity…
Students could each select one short quotation from the play where their knowledge of historical and social context has supported them in their quest for meaning, and share examples with one another.
Aside: Further Resourc
- The Gunpowder Plot is the name given to the plan devised by a group of Catholic plotters in 1605 to blow up the King and both houses of Parliament, and put a Catholic on the throne. The plan was foiled by the government intelligence service and the conspirators were put on trial and executed.
Epilogue: Teacher's Note
These materials are designed to build on the KS3 Historical and Social Context lessons.
Key Questions for Students:
Can I comment on a range of interpretations of Shakespeare's Macbeth?
Can I analyse some of the factors that influence how literary works are interpreted in different contexts?
Key words: cinematography, contemporary, context, culture, interpretation, intertextuality, musical score, parallel, relevant, topical, visual arts
Prologue: Opening Discussion
Introduce today's lesson by sampling one or more versions of Macbeth that put a very modern twist on the play, e.g. graphic novels; Macbeth told in Lego; Macbeth Simpsons-style. Ask students to comment and give their feedback on
- how faithful it is to the play
- who this might appeal to
- their own verdict on this particular retelling.
Enter the Players: Group Tasks
1) Paintings
Turn the classroom into a Macbeth-inspired gallery. Use paintings such as those by Zoffany, Redon, Reynolds, Fuseli, etc. First, students could tour the pictures and make notes on their initial impressions of each image:
- the part of the play it depicts
- any ideas about artist/date
- their opinion of the image
Then students should work in small groups and become experts specialising in one picture. They are going to be preparing tour guide notes on cue cards; one member of their group should then use these when giving a brief talk about their picture for the forthcoming exhibition. Give students a fixed amount of time to research their image, prepare their cue cards and rehearse the talk. Then open the 'exhibition' and hear from each group in turn, as the class move from picture to picture.
2) A recent interpretation
Watch or find out more about a recent version of Macbeth e.g. the 2015 film starring Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard. Discuss what makes this version of interest to modern audiences, e.g.
- has the setting been updated?
- are particular themes emphasised or parallels drawn with current issues?
- what about the look and feel of this version in terms of cinematography, the musical score, special effects, etc.?
3) Quiz: What's the connection?
Macbeth is one of Shakespeare's most famous plays and has entered our language and culture in all sorts of ways. Ask students if they can spot the connection between Macbeth and the following:
- There will be blood (movie)
- Something Wicked (movie)
- Harry Potter 'Double Trouble' song
- Tomorrow and Tomorrow (sci-fi novel)
- Blackadder III ('Lead on Macduff' scene)
- Is this a dagger? (exhibition)
- 'Stand not upon the order of your going' (newspaper headline, Daniel Hannan)
- 'The Milkman of Human Kindness' (song)
- Wyrd Sisters (novel)
- From a Jack to a King (rock musical)
What do students notice about the aspects of Macbeth that are particularly well-known and iconic?
Exeunt: Closing Questions for Students
What kind of impact has Macbeth had on our culture and language today?
How have directors, actors, etc. sought to make Macbeth relevant and contemporary?
What is it about Macbeth that resonates with audiences today?
Suggested plenary activity…
Introduce the homework task (described in the Epilogue), and give students some thinking time to scribble down their initial ideas.
Asides: Further Resources
- In the Key Stage 3 Historical and Social Context Lesson Plans, it was suggested that students could view a YouTube clip of Kate Tempest as part of a broader discussion on the relevance and value of reading and studying Shakespeare today. To continue this discussion, students could view this clip of comedian, writer and musician Tim Minchin talking about what Shakespeare means to him: youtube.com/watch?v=X0o8wQfVEhs.
Epilogue: Teacher's Note
As a homework task, students could be given the opportunity to think in a creative and wide-ranging way about interpreting Macbeth in the 21st century. Ask them to create or design something inspired by Macbeth; this could be an item of clothing or jewellery, a poem or song, a comic strip, Lego scene, or an advert.
Key Questions for Students:
Can I write about the context of Macbeth in a way that enhances audiences' understanding and enjoyment of the play?
Key words: audience, background, context, cultural, historical, literary, programme, purpose, social
Prologue: Opening Discussion
Show students a range of theatre programmes for them to browse and borrow ideas from. Students should make notes on the contents of programmes. What are the essential items a programme should include? What else is sometimes included?
Enter the Players: Group Tasks
1) Theatre programmes
Having looked closely at a number of programmes, explain to students what their assessment task will be: to produce their own programme for a production of Macbeth at the Globe. Ensure that students are clear about the audience and purpose for their programme. Encourage students to think about this as broadly as possible, acknowledging that a programme has a range of purposes: to inform audiences about who is acting in the play, etc.; to explain the context and perhaps the production history of the play; to be an attractive souvenir for audiences (importance of cover, photographs, etc.)
2) Look closely at an article/essay from a Globe programme
Model a close reading of one article from a Globe programme that gives readers valuable insights into an aspect of the play's context.
3) Writing your own programme notes
Students should now draft their own programme for a production of Macbeth at the Globe. Provide students with a list of minimum contents, but students can choose to include other elements to enhance their finished piece of writing for assessment. Alternatively, students could collaborate to produce one entire programme as small groups or as a whole class.
Contents could include:
- a piece about the history of the Globe theatre
- an interview with a member of the backstage team
- a piece comparing the historical sources with Shakespeare's dramatic version of events
- a timeline of historical events from around the time the play was written
- a collage of images and ideas that provide insights into the setting and artistic vision for this particular production
- a cast list and rehearsal images
- a piece about James I and witchcraft
- a retrospective piece about some different productions of Macbeth
- an opinion piece by the director about why this play still resonates with audiences today
Exeunt: Closing Questions for Students
Why do people buy theatre programmes?
What should a theatre programme include?
Suggested plenary activity…
Students should exchange work in progress and peer assess drafts using the success criteria.
Aside: Further Resource
- With this and many other activities in these materials, particularly Text in Performance ones, students could also make links to their local theatres. Perhaps they could visit the theatre to find out more about programmes and publicity, the theatre's history and archives, front of house and box office as well as many other aspects such as the auditorium, technical features of the theatre 'behind the scenes', stage management, etc.
Epilogue: Teacher's Note
Students' programme notes for Macbeth can be assessed for reading and writing.
Key Questions for Students:
Can I make references to context in my essays that support and enhance my interpretation of the text?
Key words: context, essay, interpretation, relevant, text
Prologue: Opening Discussion
Ask students to prepare a quickfire factual quiz about the context of Macbeth, e.g. Who was the king or queen of England at the time Shakespeare wrote Macbeth?
Enter the Players: Group Tasks
1) Writing about context in essays
Students should look back through their planning for the various tasks from the task banks that are featured throughout these materials, and identify for each plan up to three pieces of contextual information that:
- have a clear LINK to the text they are studying
- be RELEVANT to the question they are answering and/or the point they're making
- HELP them understand and interpret the text
2) Building your own interpretation informed by context
The Student Booklet contains a page of activities that will help students integrate perceptive comments about context into their written work about Macbeth.
Exeunt: Closing Questions for Students
Self/peer assessment task reviewing relevance or otherwise of points made in relation to context.
Aside: Further Resource
- The extent to which placing the text in its historical and social context is expected of students will depend on the curriculum and syllabus being studied and the weighting of assessment objectives against particular skill areas.
Epilogue: Teacher's Note
A full list of Macbeth tasks can also be found in the Student Booklet.


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Immigration is, of course, an issue of concern to all Americans, but it's of special concern to Latinos. As David Welna just reported, the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials - or NALEO - is holding its annual convention in Orlando. Mitt Romney will speak to the group tomorrow, about his views on immigration policy. And the other headlining speakers? President Obama, Jeb Bush, Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis and Sen. Marco Rubio are all likely to address the issue.
What do the Latino officials want to hear? Well, we're joined by Arturo Vargas, who is the executive director of NALEO. Hi, welcome to the program.
ARTURO VARGAS: Hello.
SIEGEL: And first, is the policy that President Obama announced last week about deportations, does that effectively counter concerns in your group about his policy of deportations of people said to be criminals?
VARGAS: I don't think the announcement from the president really satisfies the entire concerns that the NALEO members gathered here have about a broken immigration system. There certainly is concern about the deportation policy and there are also concerns about the inability of Congress to pass the DREAM Act as it was originally proposed.
What the president has announced and what the Department of Homeland Security indicates it will implement is simply a temporary action to provide young people who were brought here through no fault of their own an opportunity to be here for a period of two years without being deported. And that is at least a breathing room for these young people.
SIEGEL: A breathing room for the young people or a breathing room for Washington to come up with a more permanent policy on those people?
VARGAS: Well, it certainly is breathing room for the young people because this is just a life preserver that's been tossed in a sea of real misery for many young people. And we're hoping that the Congress and the administration can move forward on immigration policy that's designed to fix the immigration system and to really allow this country to develop the full human potential of all its assets.
SIEGEL: One premise of the Romney campaign, to date at least, has been that Hispanic voters, like all voters, want to see the economy creating more jobs. The implication is, if he's persuasive on that issue, that trumps more parochial issues. Is he right?
VARGAS: Well, in fact, poll after poll has indicated that the economy is, in fact, the number one issue on the mind of Latino voters today. And that's because the Great Recession has, in fact, affected Latino families more so than any other population group.
SIEGEL: Well, we just heard, though, in David Welna's story, we heard the sound of Mitt Romney saying that he would veto the DREAM Act. That was a few months ago. Does he have to retract that, do you think? Is a retraction the ticket of admission into the sentiments of Latino voters in America?
VARGAS: Well, I think what is most important is that we're entering a new phase in the campaign. I think the individuals who will be here for the NALEO conference who are elected and appointed officials themselves understand the dynamics of a primary campaign where candidates appeal to the extreme of their parties. Now, we've entered a new phase. We're now going towards November and the general election and we hope that both candidates are going to be moving to the center where, in fact, the Latino electorate finds itself.
SIEGEL: But Mitt Romney, during the primary campaign, went after Texas Governor Rick Perry very, very hard for in-state tuition given to illegal aliens in Texas. You're saying all of that could be dismissed as primary rhetoric if he says something better now?
VARGAS: Well, I think what he has to say, and what he will have to say to us tomorrow, will be an indication of how he intends to campaign between now and November. We have seen example after example of candidates who, during the primary season, do one thing and then in the general election do another. So now is the time to find out what kind of a candidate both Governor Romney and President Obama will be as we enter this new phase towards November.
SIEGEL: Some would say for President Obama to move to the middle would be for him to take a harder line than he's just announced last week.
VARGAS: Well, in fact, you know, given the deportation policy, I don't think moving to the middle would necessarily mean continuing that policy itself. I think what we're looking for are candidates who are going to be addressing the issues that are top of mind of Latino voters, certainly the economy being at the very top, public education being extremely important given the youthfulness of the Latino community and how many children are being affected by yet the low quality of education in our public schools.
SIEGEL: Well, Mr. Vargas, thank you very much for talking with us.
VARGAS: Anytime. Thank you so much.
SIEGEL: That's Arturo Vargas, who is the executive director of NALEO, the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials. The group is holding its convention this week in Orlando, Florida. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.


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Are Home Prices Softening or Are They Falling?
We are beginning to see reports that more housing inventory is coming to the market and that buyer demand may not be increasing at the same pace it did earlier this year. The result will be many headlines written to address the impact that these two situations will have on home values.
Many of these headline writers will confuse "softening home prices" with "falling home prices," but there is a major difference between the two.
The data will begin to show that home values are not appreciating at the same levels as they had over the last several years (softening prices). This does NOT mean that prices are depreciating (falling prices).
Here is an example: Over the last several years, national home values increased by more than 6% annually. If you had a home worth $300,000 at the beginning of the year, it would be worth $318,000 by year's end. If the appreciation rate "falls" to 4%, that $300,000 house would be worth $312,000 at the end of next year – a $6,000 difference.
The price of the home did not fall. It just didn't increase at the level it had the previous year.
Appreciation rates are projected to end this year at approximately 5%, and then drop to somewhere between 4-5% next year. This drop in appreciation rate will cause home price increases to soften.
Again, this does not mean that home prices will depreciate, but instead that they will appreciate more slowly.
Bottom Line
Be careful when reading headlines that discuss home values. Some headline writers will be legitimately confused and will use the word falling in place of softening. Others will realize that the headline "Home Prices are Falling!" will get more clicks than "Home Prices are Softening" and will intentionally write the more compelling headline. Read the article. If the word depreciation is not mentioned, home values are not falling.
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