Wednesday, October 1, ACT 2 - Macbeth

Objective: By the end of class, students will continue to read and analyze Macbeth and themes in order to examine human nature and make real life connections

DO NOW

GREED is a central theme of Macbeth. Macbeth and Lady Macbeth have wealth and power but they want more. SO much so that they are willing to commit murder. Do you think greed is part of human nature? Do you think most people would commit crimes to have more if they knew they would not get caught? Explain.

Direct Instruction

ACT 2 scenes 1-3


Guided 

Read ACT 2 scenes 1-2.

Independent - you may work in groups of 2-4

Act II

1. What is Macbeth's lie to Banquo about the witches' predictions?

2. What is the signal Lady Macbeth is to give Macbeth to let him know that she has taken care of the guards (grooms)?

3. What excuse does Lady Macbeth give for not killing Duncan herself?

4. After Macbeth kills Duncan, he goes to Lady Macbeth and is concerned about not being able to say "Amen." What is her advice to him?

5. Then, Macbeth is worried about hearing a voice saying, "Macbeth does murder sleep." What does Lady Macbeth then tell him to do?

6. Why won't Macbeth take the daggers back to the scene of the crime?

7. Who was knocking?

check for understanding 

review answers to questions

Closure

View act 2 through murder  click here

Exit pass

Are the witches really supernatural beings or are they just manipulating Macbeth by appealing to his greedy nature? explain