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Bell-ringer: 11/13/12: Review of Vocab. Copy and complete the following sentences using the word bank: A. Requiem B. Valiant C. Munificence D. apparitions E. Ambivalent F. Equivocation
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Bell-ringer: 11/13/12: Review of Vocab • Copy and complete the following sentences using the word bank: • A. Requiem B. Valiant C. Munificence • D. apparitions E. Ambivalent F. Equivocation 1. The _____________ warrior continued to fight against the three headed monster despite having a broken arm and no shield. 2. Ashley and Kim refused to visit Aunt Mabel; her home was notoriously known for strange sounds and frightening ________________. 3. If it was not for the overwhelming _______________ of the unknown donor, I would not have been able to have my lung transplant.
Macbeth Analysis Classroom notes and slides.
Mood versus Tone • What is the difference between mood and tone? • Definition of mood: Definition of tone: Examples of tone:
Act I/Scene I Macbeth • 1. What effect is Shakespeare creating by beginning the play with this scene? • 2. What do you suppose is suggested by the line, “Fair is foul, and foul is fair?” (think about equivocation) • 3. What poetic device is used in this scene and to what effect?
Bell-ringer Activity: Macbeth Act I • 1. Define mood: 2. Describe the mood of the opening scene? Provide examples to support your answer. 3. Define alliteration: 4. Provide an example of alliteration. 5. How are witches viewed in Elizabethan society? Why do you think witches were used in the opening scene?
Writing Prompt • Complete this writing prompt by writing a minimum of 3-5 sentences: Think about your own ambition and the people you would describe as ambitious. When is ambition good? When is it undesirable or even evil?
BR: Macbeth Act I/Scene II • 1. Identify the characters in Scene II. • 1. What can be inferred about Macbeth’s character in Act I/Scene II? • 2. Define simile. Provide an example from the text. • 3. How is Macdonwald killed?
Bell-ringer: copy the sentences and fill in the blanks with the correct vocabulary words 1. My manipulative brother was known to always ___________ his customers; he was a true salesman who sold nothing but low quality merchandise to innocent people. 2. I dread commuting in the car with my grandpa; he is extremely ___________ and consistently bickers with my mother.
Reminders/Announcements • Quiz: Monday November 19th on Theatrical Conventions and Vocabulary. • Monday: bring your books!! • Today: • Recap of Scene II • Scene III • Analysis of: rhythm, characterization, aside, soliloquy and dramatic irony
Review of Monday • Please copy into your notebooks: • 1. Macbeth can be described as ___________ • 2. The setting of the play in Scene II is ________ • 3. The traitor of Scotland is ___________ • 4. Macbeth is awarded the title of ___________
After the quiz… • After you quiz, go through your Macbeth questions and make sure you have completed Scene I questions and Scene II questions. • I advise you to do your own and not copy someone else’s. Copying robs you of understanding what you are supposed to be learning!
Interactive Activity 1 • Cut and past lines 8-23 in your notebooks. • 1. Underline with a red pencil the example of the simile. • 2. Write beside the underlined section, the imagery that is being created. • 3. Underline parts of the passage that suggest/imply the characterization of Macbeth. (blue pencil) • 4. Underline the outcome of the battle: identify beside the passage what happened. (Green passage)
BR: Macbeth Act I/Scene III • 1. What does the audience learn about the Weird sisters from their conversation at the beginning of the scene?
Understanding Dramatic Irony • Identify the three types of irony (write this for question #2 before answering the question..) • 2. When Macbeth says, “so foul and fair a day I have not seen,” to what is he referring? What could be the dramatic irony in this line?
The Witches • Describe the physical appearances of the weird sisters. • A. • B. • C.
Comprehension questions 4. Identify the three prophecies: • A. • B. • C. 5. What do the Weird Sisters see in the future for Banquo?
Interactive Activity 2 Copy and paste the passage lines 127-142 into your notebooks. Underneath the passage identify the difference between a soliloquy and an aside. Soliloquy: Aside: Underline two examples within the passage that suggest the idea of equivocation.
4. The differences between Macbeth’s reaction and Banquo’s reaction Macbeth Banquo
Announcements and Agenda • Announcements: Quiz Act I Thursday December 6th • Character study begins today! • Agenda: • 1. characterization • 2. Analysis of King Duncan and Lady Macbeth
Macbeth Activity: Identifying Literary Devices • In groups of two complete the activity by: • 1. identifying which literary device is evident in the examples. • 2. Explaining why you chose that literary device. • You can provided the definition and underline the evidence. • ** Submitting it, completed at the end of class will give you and additional 5 points on your quiz today.
Group Activity • Complete the activity on various literary techniques and devices. • Turn in the activity at the end of class.
Bell-Ringer Activity! • Writing Prompt: choose one of the following prompts and write a response to it: • “If I could have one wish…” (explain) • “I am looking forward to…” (explain) (5 sentence min) Make sure to include the following: 1. A compound sentence joined by a comma and conjunction. 2. A compound sentence joined by a semicolon.
Bell-ringer Activity • Answer the following questions as review for Macbeth: • 1. What is the difference between a soliloquy and an aside? • 2. How can we characterize Macbeth in Scene II? • 3. Define equivocation: how does this idea connect to the witches? • 4. Identify the three prophecies made by the witches. How does Banquo react? How does Macbeth react?
BR: Macbeth Act I/Scene IV • Copy and answer the following questions: • Who is executed at the beginning of scene four? • What does Duncan mean when he says “there’s no art to find the mind’s construction in the face?” • Who does King Duncan declare to be heir of the thrown? • How does Macbeth react to this announcement?
BR: Macbeth Act I/Scene V • Insert passage from Lady Macbeth • 1. What is characterization? How would you describe Lady Macbeth?
BR: Macbeth: Act I/Scene VI • 1. Define • Verbal irony: • Dramatic irony: • Which irony is presented in Scene VI? • Define soliloquy. • How does Macbeth feel in his soliloquy in Scene VII?
BR: Review for Quiz: copy down and answer the questions. • How would you describe the opening scene? • What poetic device is used in “fair is foul and foul is fair?” • Who is the traitor of Scotland? • Define dramatic irony. • Define equivocation. • How does Banquo react to the witches’ prophecies? • What is Macbeth’s tragic flaw?
Bell-ringer Activity • Identify the following movie characters as having positive or negative ambition. Explain one character’s ambitions from what you remember.
Bell-ringer Activity: Introduction to Macbeth. • Turn to page _______ and complete the following questions.
Bell-ringer 12/5 Copy and correct the following sentences. • 1 washington d.c the capitol of our country have many great historical cites and amazing restarants. • 2. Tomorro we will be goin to Toms birthday party. • 3. When I turn forty five I would have been a coal miner for twenty two years.
Bell-ringer: 12/5 • Copy and correct the following sentences: • 1. jakwon quanesha and riley has all ben recognize for there excellent participaton in class today? (10 mistakes) • 2. I canot beleive the test results exclaimed wayne. (6 mistakes) • 3. I would like to have the folowing topings on my pizza musrooms onions Pineapple and sprinkles. (7 mistakes)
Announcements and Agenda • Announcements: • Quiz Act I : tomorrow/8th = Friday • Act I Comprehension Questions due tomorrow • Act II Comprehension questions • Journal prompts due: 12/19/12 TEST GRADE • SEMESTER ONE EXAM: 12/19/12 CUMULATIVE.
Macbeth • Turn to page 339: quick review • In your notebooks, below the passage of Lady Macbeth define FOIL. • How are Lady Macbeth and Macbeth different?
Scene Five Questions • 1. What is the purpose of the letter? • 6. Why does Lady Macbeth pray to be unsexed? • 8. In what way does Lady Macbeth’s advice to Macbeth relate to the ‘fair is foul’ theme?
Scene 6: listen as we read both 6 and 7 • Copy the following quote for question 1/Scene 6: • “This castle hath a pleasant seat. The air nimbly and sweetly recommends itself unto our gentle senses” • What is dramatically ironic about this?
Scene 7 • Cut and paste Macbeth’s soliloquy into your notebooks. Title the page: Internal Conflict. • Chiamus:
BR: Macbeth Act I/Scene VII • The following adjectives could describe either Macbeth or Lady Macbeth. By referring to the text, use the two column chart, and correctly match the characteristics. • Spiteful greedy conflicted • Worried ambitious driven • Guilt-ridden careless vile • Guilt-free distraught fearful • Cruel controlling woeful
Announcements and Agenda • Yesterday you received… • 1. Study guide for Semester 1 Exam: exam is on 12/19/12 • 2. Journal prompts: due 12/19/12 (A TEST GRADE) Today’s Agenda • Macbeth Act 1 Quiz • Turn in Macbeth Act I Questions. I am not accepting these late.
Quiz and after quiz.. • You may write on the quiz: use a blank sheet of paper if necessary. • Talking = zero • After the quiz, work on character study. • After character study, work on journal prompts • If your character is Banquo simply work on Journal Prompts. We will be analyzing Banquo more on Monday. • I will be checking work at end of class for a daily grade.
Bell-ringer Activity 12/10 • Copy and correct the following mistakes in the following sentences. • 1. macbeth and lady macbeth is a strong couple and they’re atitudes difer regarding the plot to kill king duncan. • 2. inverness macbeths castle is the setting for the murder of king duncan. • 3. how do macbeth and lady macbeth plan 2 kill the king at the conclusion of act 3 of william shakespeares macbeth!
Announcements and Agenda • Announcements: • 1. Semester One Exam: Wednesday, December 19th. (Did you receive a study guide?) • 2. Journal prompts: due Wednesday December 19th. (Did you receive the prompts?) • 3. review day: Monday December 17th. • 4. Did you hand in your Macbeth comprehension questions?
Copy the following concepts into your notebook • Plato’s concept of The Natural Order of Things: • Concept: everything in the world is placed in a specific place and has a natural order: from the tiniest grain of sand to the heavens above. If this order is disturbed then all chaos is unraveled. • 1. How is Plato’s concept affected in the play after Act II?
Theme: natural versus unnatural • Unnatural Natural • After watching the clip, write down your thoughts in two sentences. Do you believe this director believes in the natural or unnatural forces of the play?
Bell-ringer: Create a two column chart and list the topics in one column and the right type of report in the second column. List a few details and ideas as to what you would research etc.
Bell-ringer: Analyzing Character: Macbeth, Lady Macbeth and Banquo. • Complete the following prompt using one of the 3 characters above. Minimum of 5 sentences.