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You will read Shakespeare's tragic tale of the rise and fall of Macbeth. As you read, you will analyze and interpret the dramatic structure of Macbeth, define words in context, and compose a persuasive essay. Analyze the theme of corruption of power. While reading Macbeth it would be wise to obtain a video of the performance as you will be asked to watch scenes from the play throughout this unit. This will also aide in understanding the play as you read. Macbeth Study Guide Questions about the play can be found in the Macbeth Study Guide. These questions are designed to measure comprehension and help you engage with the story.
Discussion (U3L3) - Modern Soliloquy - DROPPED It will still show up in your lessons, but know that you are NOT doing the discussion. Portfolio (U3L6 & L11) Persuasive Essay TOPIC CHOSEN FOR YOU Does power corrupt automatically? Apply this famous expression to the events and characters in Macbeth. You can focus on a single character or several. You may take the position that it always corrupts, never corrupts, or sometimes corrupts, but be sure to provide textual support.
What is an aside? An aside refers to words spoken by a character that cannot be heard by those around him and that reveal his innermost thoughts and preoccupations. Occasionally the stage directions will say aside to [another character] and in these circumstances, only the other character hears these words. This is true even if the character is surrounded by a crowd on stage. What is a soliloquy? A soliloquy reveals a character s innermost feelings and thoughts. The character is alone on stage when he utters his remarks. The soliloquy reveals important nuances about character and motivation to the reader or audience.
Act I Exposition characters and situations introduced The Witches predictions - Macbeth meets the witches and hears his prophecy Act II - Rising Action complications introduced The murder of Duncan - Macbeth kills Duncan and his guards, is crowned king, and has Banquo murdered. Act III Climax turning point The murder of Banquo - Murderers kill Banquo and Banquo s ghost appears at the banquet. Macbeth begins to act irrationally. Act IV - Falling Action all events following the climax The murder of Lady Macduff - Macduff and Malcolm gather forces; Macbeth foolishly places his faith in the witches predictions Act V Resolution the ending You have to read and find out!
Macbeth - Scottish general ambitious enough to commit regicide to become king Lady Macbeth Macbeth s wife; ambitious; later remorseful Banquo - General, murdered by hired killers Fleance - Banquo's son Duncan - King of Scotland Malcolm - Eldest son of Duncan, Prince of Cumberland Donalbain - Youngest son of Duncan Macduff - General, dedicated to the good of Scotland Ross - Cousin to Macduff Lennox - Nobleman, loyal to Duncan Seyton - Lieutenant to Macbeth Siward - English Earl, supporter of Malcolm Young Siward - Bravely faces Macbeth though he is killed in battle Three Witches - Predict Macbeth's ambitions will soon come true; later predict his downfall
You will write a persuasive essay by taking a firm stance on the prompt and write a 5-paragraph, double-spaced essay supporting your position. Make sure that you have a strong thesis statement at the end of your introduction and clear topic sentences in each body paragraph that provide arguments in support of your thesis. Be sure to provide textual support for each of your claims. Text: Macbeth by William Shakespeare (found in online textbook)
Does power corrupt automatically? Apply this famous expression to the events and characters in Macbeth. You can focus on a single character or several. You may take the position that it always corrupts, never corrupts, or sometimes corrupts, but be sure to provide textual support. Unpack the prompt: What is the prompt asking you to do? How many characters are you going to focus on? What position are you going to take? Always, never, or sometimes? How are you going to support your reasons?
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Thesis Statement: Topic (Title/Author of text) + Claim (Your position) + Main Points (reasons to support) = Thesis
A thesis is a direct statement that explains the topic of your essay, what you believe about that topic, and why you believe it. A thesis statement is made up of three parts: Topic: Identify what you are talking about. When writing a literary thesis, this will be the title of literature and the author. Claim: What do you believe about the topic based on the question or prompt? Direction: What are the 3 main reasons you can support your claim? This will basically outline the body paragraphs of your essay. In a literary essay, you will need specific examples from the text to support each reason. Identification of Topic (title and author) + Claim (belief about topic) + Direction (reason 1, reason 2, and reason 3)
Identification of Topic (title and author) + Claim (belief about topic) + Direction (reason 1, reason 2, and reason 3) Topic - Identify it Claim - What position are you going to take? Always, never, or sometimes? Direction - 3 reasons to support claim 1. 2. 3. Thesis: Example: In Macbeth by William Shakespeare, power always corrupts as shown through Lady Macbeth by 1st main point, 2nd main point, and 3rd main point.
This is my topic sentence. This is a sentence introducing my quote. First quote from text (citation). This is a sentence of commentary about why the quote is important and provides explanation. Now write a sentence of analysis to lead into your second quote, which works as a support to your topic sentence. Second quote from text (citation). This is a sentence of commentary about why the quote is important and provides explanation. This is another lead-in to introduce your third quote, which supports your topic sentence. Third quote from text (citation). This is a sentence about why the quote is important and provides explanation. This is my concluding or wrap-up sentence, tying all ideas together; do not end with a quote. Intro Blue Signal Red Quote black Analysis - Green
What is a quotation? Any information copied directly from a source; you use the exact words of the writer. Each time you quote, you must acknowledge that you have done so by putting the writer s words in quotation marks and by following the quotation with a citation. A quotation is brief and relevant to your point. What is a paraphrase? A restatement of the author s information in your own words and in your own style. A paraphrase should capture the meaning of what a writer said but shouldn t use his/her language or sentence structure.
Parenthetical documentation should look like this (III.iv.155-158) or (ACT.scene.line numbers). Place the end punctuation of the sentence after the final parenthesis. The only thing within the parentheses is the Act, scene, page number or line number. When quoting more than four lines from Shakespeare, use block quotation: I will tomorrow, And betimes I will, to the Weird Sisters: More shall they speak, for now I am bent to know By the worst means, the worst. (III.iv.155-158) You must keep the same format as in the play, meaning the lines must read the same.
From Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare At the start of the play, before she has met and fallen in love with Romeo, Juliet is a dutiful daughter, willing to take direction from her elders. When Lady Capulet asks her if she can like Paris, she responds agreeably, I ll look to like, if looking liking move. But no more deep will I endart mine eye than your consent gives strength to make it fly (1.3.103-105). Juliet s willingness not only to accommodate her mother s request that she meet Paris but also suspend judgment on him until she receives her mother s approval is surely the mark of an obedient daughter.
introduction blue, signal phrase red, quote black, explanation green From Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare At the start of the play, before she has met and fallen in love with Romeo, Juliet is a dutiful daughter, willing to take direction from her elders. When Lady Capulet asks her if she can like Paris, she responds agreeably, I ll look to like, if looking liking move. But no more deep will I endart mine eye than your consent gives strength to make it fly (1.3.103-105). Juliet s willingness not only to accommodate her mother s request that she meet Paris but also suspend judgment on him until she receives her mother s approval is surely the mark of an obedient daughter.
In the play Romeo and Juliet three of the main characters are very impetuous. Romeo is always in a hurry to do things before he thinks them out. He shows this when he wants to get revenge for Mercutio's death. Soon after Mercutio dies, Romeo goes to look for Tybalt. When he finds him, he says, "Now Tybalt, take the villain back again / That late thou gavest me, for Mercutio's soul/ Is but a little way above our heads / Staying for thine to keep him company" (III.ii.96-99), meaning that he's challenging him to a fight. They fight, resulting in Tybalt's death and Romeo's banishment. Romeo was banished for acting too fast and not thinking of what might happen. Second, Capulet is always rushing to get things done. For instance, he wants Juliet to marry Paris five days after she has met him. He says that Juliet should be proud to marry Paris, but the only person that Capulet has been thinking about is himself. Capulet wants Paris's title; he's a count. That is the reason he wants Juliet to get married so soon. He's afraid that Paris will find a new love and will not want to marry Juliet. Juliet herself is impetuous. She doesn't want to marry Paris, so she rushes into taking the potion that will make her look dead. If she's dead, she can't marry Paris. When Friar Laurence tells Juliet of the potion, she says, "Give me, Give me! 0, tell not me of fear!" (IV.i.121). She reaches out for the potion. Her rushing to take the potion results in Paris's death, then Romeo's and last hers. All of the deaths are a result of impetuous behavior. The point that is being made is that doing things too fast will sometimes result in bad things happening.
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