End of Macbeth

February 27, 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 act five, scenes one through four.

This should be approximately three to five sentences. 

Vocabulary: 

Word: Harmatia

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition:a fatal flaw leading to the downfall of a tragic hero or heroine

Your Definition: 

Activity: Give an example harmatia in other texts you've read. . 

Activity: 

1.  Finish Act Five 

Characters

 Macbeth

Seton

Messenger

Malcolm

Siward

Macduff

Young Siward

Ross

Discussion Questions

Evaluate Macbeth's attitude towards his wife. 

Characterize Macbeth and the changes in his character.

Determine the purpose of including Young Siward.

Connect Macbeth's fate to the predictions of the Weird Sisters. 

2.  Macbeth Movie

Compare and contrast the original version to the film production.

3.  Collaborative Annotation 

Follow the steps below:  

1.  Write 3-4 sentences to share with your group based on the reading.

What did you find interesting?

How does this relate to the major ideas?

What did you notice about the characters?

2.  Sit in a circle with your group, so you can all see each other. 

3.  Pass your writing to the person on the left. 

4.  Read the writing from your peer and respond to the writing on the same piece of paper, expanding on what previous students wrote.

6. Repeat until you have your original piece of writing.

7. Read through the comments.

8.  Answer the question: What did I learn about the big idea through collaboration?

9.  Share ideas with the class. 

Closure:

What is your opinion of the play Macbeth?