Macbeth Act One, Scenes Four-Seven

February 12, 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 that happened in Macbeth Act One, Scenes One-Three.

If you need to skim through the play go for it!

This should be about three sentences.

(One sentence per scene.)

Vocabulary: 

Word: Indirect Characterization

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition:  process by which the writer shows the character's personality through speech, actions and appearance.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Characterize Macbeth.

Activity:

1.  Character Double Entry Journal 

Create a copy of this template and move it to your assignments folder.
Find at least three quotes that relate to Macbeth's character.
Make sure that you also include your reaction,

2.  Macbeth Act One, Scenes Four- Seven

Characters

Duncan

Malcolm

Macbeth

Banquo

Lady Macbeth

Messenger

Discussion Questions

Characterize the relationship between Duncan, Macbeth, and Banquo.

Characterize Lady Macbeth.

Evaluate how the ideas of fate and destiny are present in the scenes.

Characterize the marriage of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.

Evaluate Macbeth through his soliloquy.

Predict what will happen in act two.

3.   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.

4.  STEAL Chart

Make a copy of the STEAL chart and move it to your assignment folder.

You may chose any character to analyze.

Complete the steal chart for that character.

Closure: 

How confident do you feel identifying indirect characterization.

Explain.