Act Four, Scene Three

February 22, 2018

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.3
Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.

EQ: Analyze how the characters in Macbeth advance the plot.

Starter: 

Summarize the events from the two scenes read in class yesterday.  

This should be between 2-3 sentences.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Static Character

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: a literary character that undergoes little to no change. 

Your Definition: :

Activity: Give an example of a static character. 

Activity: 

1.   Macbeth Movie

Together we will watch the clip that coincides with what we read today in class.
Consider how it compares and contrasts to the original publication.

2.  Character Soundtrack

For each of the characters listed below complete the following: 

Identify a trait that they demonstrate.

Create a point sentence to explain your idea.

Ex: Macbeth is selfish because he is willing to kill for power. 

Identify a song that relates to the personality trait.

Provide the artist name and song title.

Include a two-three sentence explanation of the song and how it relates to the character. 

Characters; 

The Witches

Macbeth

Lady Macbeth

Macduff

Lady Macduff

3.   Act Four, Scene Three 

Characters

Malcolm

Macduff

Doctor 

Ross

Discussion Questions

Analyze Malcolm's opinion of Macduff.

Analyze Malcolm's and Macduff's opinion of Macbeth.

Summarize the conversation between the two.

Predict what will happen in the final act.

Closure: 

How does Lady Macduff compare to Lady Macbeth?