We’ll do a little short writing first. 100 or so words.

How did the changes in Shakespeare Retold: Macbeth affect the character of Macbeth and the themes of the story? Be specific.

Then, we’re going to plow through the rest of Act V and watch the ending…We’ll then answer questions about Act V.

Next, small groups will construct questions to quiz each other with.  You’ll be assigned an act and each group will write:

• 6 plot questions
• 3 character questions (e.g. Who is a good friend of Macbeth’s but still suspected he was guilty of killing Duncan?)

Then, we’ll try a Macbeth Jeopardy game.

HW: Prepare for the Macbeth Final on Thursday

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Getting close…

Period 2 will do a quick set of questions on Act IV, just to make sure you’re ready.  Then, we’ll plow through Act V. I’m hoping to make it through to 5.5 where we’ll see the famous “Tomorrow, tomorrow” speech.

• Paraphrase it.
• When he says, “She should have died hereafter” does he mean that she should have died when he died or just that she was going to die anyway…or something else?
• What does Macbeth mean when he says, “All our yesterdays have lighted fools/the way to dusty death?”
• Explain the metaphor of the “poor player” and how it applies to Macbeth’s vision of himself.
• Explain the metaphor of the “tale/ told by an idiot.” Remember, idiot doesn’t refer to someone who is dumb but someone who is mad or deranged.

HW: Familiarize yourself with the plot and be able to recall the major characters.

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A weird day…2nd period will be lucky to read through 4.1 and get a bit of an idea as to the rest of the Act…while 6th period…

We’ll be acting out Act 4. Same deal as before. Summary/Act-out/Question:

• Group 1: 4.1–>1-76
• Group 2: 4.1–>77-to the end
• Group 3: 4.2–> Whole scene
• Group 4: 4.3–>1-100
• Group 5: 4.3–>101-181
• Group 6: 4.3–>182-End

Afterward, we’ll answer some questions about Act 4 in small groups.

If we have time, I hope to talk a bit about Power and what advice you might have for Macbeth.

HW: Read Act 5.

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First, wanna see a local version of Macbeth?  Check this out.

Next, we’ll read some of the actual history of Macbeth and note at least 5 differences. Why did Shakespeare make these changes?

Then, you’ll answer questions about Act II and we’ll make sure you understand what’s happening.

We’ll read 3.1 and 3.2 in class. I’ll talk through 3.3-3.6.  I want to see the Gandalf version of Act III as well.

We might also at least begin the Shakespeare Unbound version of Macbeth in class. Can you see Macbeth as a chef?

HW: Be prepare with to take a quiz Thursday over the major events of Acts I-III and to paraphrase a speech from Macbeth (probably the “To be thus” speech in 3.1)

HW: Prepare for a quiz over Acts 1-3.

First, we turn in the Autobio letter. We won’t be able to get down to the Portfolio room today, so we might have to reschedule for Monday.  How did it go?

Next, I want us to finish the Act I worksheet and talk briefly about what’s happened so far.

Then, we’ll watch then of 2.1 and 2.2 to see how the murder of Duncan plays out. From there, our Peer Coaches will lead us into an activity of playing out the scenes from Act II.  This is the link to a simplified version of Macbeth.

After we finish that, I’d like to work on questions for Act II.

HW: Read Act III. We’ll have a short quiz that asks you to answer questions about a Shakespearean monologue on Tuesday.

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