Wednesday, January 23 - Introduction to Macbeth - themes and characterization

Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze character traits and16th century England in order to make real life connections.

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Two more themes of Macbeth:

DECEPTION - persuade someone that something false is the                         truth; to trick or fool.

BETRAYAL - to deliver or expose to an enemy;                             disloyalty: to be unfaithful 


Anticipation Guide / Who are you in Macbeth?

Direct Instruction

Characterization powerpoint

Guided 

Read descriptions of characters from NO FEAR SHAKESPEARE  Macbeth. List three character traits each for:
1. Macbeth
2. Duncan
3. Banquo
4. Macduff
5. Malcolm
6. 3 witches
7. LADY MACBETH

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).

Check for Understanding 

Review for test tomorrow.  If you did not finish analyzing traits for above characters, you can do so after the test tomorrow and/or you will have some time on Friday.

review answers