Charleston Catholic High School Unit: Macbeth Teacher: Mrs. Lycan Subject: English 12 Honors ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: What is a tragedy? What are the characteristics of a tragic hero? How does power corrupt people? How does blind ambition impact political behavior? Are our lives dictated by fate or free will? How does superstition affect human behavior, in particular Macbeth s? How can appearances be different from reality? What influences our perceptions? What is morality? What are the key characteristics of a news article? CATHOLIC IDENTITY: Exodus 20:1-17, Catechism of the Catholic Church 2055-2056, 2067, 2075-76 ELA GOALS LESSON TITLE SKILLS & ACTIVITIES ASSESSMENT TIME
ELA.12.R.C1.1 ELA.12.R.C3.1 Introduction to Macbeth Students will determine two or more themes or central ideas of text and analyze their development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build on one another to produce 1 day Students will recall the definitions to literary terms such as: foil, catharsis, catalyst, soliloquy, aside, hubris, setting, atmosphere, mood ELA.12.R.C1.4 ELA.12.R.C3.1 Reading Macbeth Analyzing Macbeth Students will read and discuss guide questions before beginning each act. Students will read and listen to each act. Begin reading and listening to Macbeth. 12 days ELA.12.R.C2.3 Students will cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain. Answer analytical questions in reading notes upon completion of each act. ongoing throughout the play ELA.12.W.C9.1 ELA.12.W.C11.3 Analyzing Macbeth in writing Students will analyze and defend a case in which grasping a point of view requires distinguishing what is directly stated in a literary text from what is really meant (e.g., satire, sarcasm, irony or Write a 750 word analytical essay on one of the prompts given in class.
understatement). ELA.12.L.C15.1 ELA.12.L.C17.1 Students will analyze multiple interpretations of the drama (e.g., recorded of the play) critically evaluating how each version interprets the source text. Students will write arguments to support claims in an analysis of Macbeth, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. Students will draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection and research. ELA.12.W.C9.3 Students will demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing. Work collaboratively with a partner to develop a 250-350 word news article covering the death of King 2 days
Students will determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 12 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. Duncan. 1 day Students will write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique and wellchosen details. Macbeth Unit Test
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS: news article, analytical essay, reading and discussion guide SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENTS: Unit Test (Criterion referenced) FICTION SELECTIONS: Macbeth by William Shakespeare ESSENTIAL UNIT VOCABULARY: tragedy, catharsis, foil, catalyst, metaphor, simile, motif, theme, aside, soliloquy, personification, tragic hero, plot, and alliteration INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES: CD Caedmon productions Classroom set of the play, Macbeth Dover publishers paperback edition Holt McDougal British Literature, TE
CROSS CURRICULAR: HISTORY LINK: Shakespeare s theater (See Holt TE) THEOLOGY LINK: Exodus 20:1-17, Catechism of the Catholic Church 2055-2056, 2067, 2075-2076 TECHNOLOGY: Audio-recording of Macbeth, turnitin.com (electronic portfolio) VISUAL ARTS: View and appreciate portraits and portrayals of Lady Macbeth and the three weird sisters. See Google Images. HYPERLINKS: Materials for Teachers (This is Macbeth) Plus One: Catechism of the Catholic Church and The Bedford Glossary of Critical and Literary Terms