macbeth 3

Objective: Analyze interpret and evaluate how authors use elements of fiction to effectively communicate an idea or concept.

L.F.1.1.3

Explain / evaluate theme in a variety of fiction. Work of literature relates to themes and issues of the historical period. L.F2.3.4

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Exposition for the Tragedy of Macbeth

WHO: Macbeth and Banquo are fighting FOR DUNCAN, King of Scotland. 
WHAT: They are trying to protect Scotland from invaders. Witches are nearby the battlefield plotting mischief.
WHEN: around 1100.
WHERE: Battlefield in Scotland
WHY: War with Norway and rebels

Guided

Read Act 1 scenes 1-3


Independent ( we started these last Thursday)

1. In scene 1, Describe the MOOD created by the witches and the weather. How does it make you FEEL?

2. Scene 2 - Explain the animal analogies (line 35).

3. Reread scene 2 - lines 60-68. Who is punished and who is rewarded. What is the punishment and what is the reward? Support your answer with textual evidence.

4. In scene 3 - lines 1-37, how do you know the witches have evil intent? Provide a few short lines and/or words that express their wickedness.

5. The witches give each Macbeth and Banquo three prophecies. What are they?(lines 48-70)

6. Why does Macbeth first doubt the witches prophecies? (lines 72-79)

7. How does Banquo's reaction to the witches differ from Macbeth's? Consider their tone of voice when speaking to them. What does it suggest about each of their characters? (lines 47 and 55-70).

8. Scene 3 - lines 116-127 - Contrast Macbeth's reaction to Banquo's. 

9. Lines 118-122- Macbeth is having an inner conflict after realizing that two of the three prophecies have already come true. Explain in your own words how he is feeling.

10. Lines 129-150 - The witches predicted Macbeth's fate. the possibility of the crown sparks his ambition. Provide evidence that shows that Macbeth wants to control his destiny - not wait for "fate." 



Paradox - a statement that leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, not logical, or contradictory. (example: "Fair is Foul and Foul is Fair").

View Film Through Act 1


Guided / Independent

Complete Act 1 study guide questions

View film through Act 1

Check for Understanding

Individual Student checks during independent work

Closure

Theme review - Betrayal, Ambition, Greed, Deception, Fate, Destiny