Macbeth Act Four, Scenes One-Two

February 21, 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: 

Chalk Talk 

With your tables, select one quote from this act that is significant in developing the story or characterization.

Write this quote on a large paper and post it somewhere in the room.

Then, individually comment on each poster.

Your comment should react to the quote and state why it is important to the story.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Dynamic Character

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: a literary or dramatic character who undergoes an important inner change, as a change in personality or attitude

Your Definition: :

Activity: Give an example of a dynamic character. 

Activity: 

1.  Macbeth Act Four, Scenes One- Two

Characters

First Witch

Second Witch

Third Witch

Hecate

Macbeth

First Apparition

Second Apparition

Third Apparition

Lennox

Lady Macduff

Ross

Son

Messenger

Discussion Questions

Summarize what the witches reveal to Macbeth.

Connect the apparitions to the ideas of destiny and fate. 

Predict what will happen based on their visions. 

Characterize Lady Macduff and her son.

2.   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.

3.  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

Closure: 

How does Lady Macduff compare to Lady Macbeth?