Macbeth Essay Stuff 1. Essay topics are based on one of the AP exam prompts-Options are on this week’s blog. 2. Be sure, with this essay, to set up your supporting details with signal phrases, such as “for example,” “for instance,” “specifically,” “to demonstrate,” “to illustrate,” “as an illustration,” “most compelling evidence,” followed by detailed analysis. This means you will NOT use direct quotes (unless you have them memorized…this mimics AP testing situations). 3. Be sure to use a transitional PHRASE to lead into a new supporting detail, such as “in like manner,” “in the same fashion,” “equally important,” etc. Avoid simple transitions like “also” or “later in the play.” 4. Make sure that you read the prompts carefully, underlining instructional words. If your writing prompt asks that you connect to “the meaning of the work” as a whole, think THEME and be sure to incorporate in your thesis and weave into your analysis. 5. Be sure to AVOID SUMMARY! I am looking for detailed interpretation. 6. Print a copy of the prompt and attach it to your essay. That will avoid confusion as to which prompt you are responding to.