Friday, February 23 - Macbeth Act 3

Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze drama in order to improve reading comprehension skills.

DO NOW

Complete the plot structure for Macbeth through the climax.

The climax of Macbeth is NOT the murder of Duncan.......it is the murder of Banquo and Fleance's escape. Why?

Direct Instruction

Act 3 Scene5 & 6 pages 123-129

1st witch -
Hecate - 
Lennox - 
Lord - 


Allusions in Macbeth - 

Guided  / Independent

Study Questions - Shaping Interpretations - ACT 3

Do #'s 2, 3, 5, 8

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If you didn't do one of the below already...
CRQ CHOICE - CHOSE JUST ONE OF THE TWO

1. Discuss how "blood on hands" is symbolic and provide textual evidence to support your answer. ( page 61)


2. Discuss how the bad omens and foreshadowing on page 79 (Act 2 scene 4) seems somewhat out of place and create suspense for the rest of the play.

Study Guide for All Acts