Nov 28 - macbeth intro

Objective: By the end of class, students will learn new vocabulary and analyze 16th century England in order to make real life connections.

DO NOW 
Copy words and definitions into notebooks:
GREED = 1. excessive consumption of or desire for food and/or excessive desire for wealth or power. It is NEGATIVE and selfish.

AMBITION =1. strong desire for success, achievement, or distinction  // a goal. It is POSITIVE and not selfish.

FATE = The development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power. Fate is geerally believed to be pre-determined. One's actions cannot change one's fate.

DESTINY = the particular state of a person or thing in the future, considered as resulting from earlier events. Destiny is generally believed to be somewhat influenced by one's actions, therefore, the choices you make throughout life matter.

Direct Instruction

Discuss FATE vs. DESTINY. 

macbeth intro slideshare

Do you believe a person's true nature and personality are shaped when they are born (innate) or do you think environment is a greater factor? Explain.

Direct Instruction

Characterization powerpoint

Guided 

Read descriptions of characters from NO FEAR SHAKESPEARE  Macbeth. List character traits for:
1. Macbeth
2. Duncan
3. Banquo
4. Malcolm
5. 3 witches

Remember that you know about characters from not only what they look like, but what they say, how they act, their effects on others etc (indirect character traits).

Also, be sure to write down the three prophecies that the witches proclaim for each Macbeth and Banquo.

Read Act 1 scenes 1-3 - Macbeth

Independent

Answer study guide questions for Act 1 scenes 1-3.

Check for Understanding 

review answers