Take out a sheet of paper & Your Journal On your paper, please write: – First and Last Name – Date: – Period: – Subject: Macbeth Collaborative Discussion

Macbeth Shakespeare Written in 1606 for King James I of England Copy the Literary Analysis Prompt #1: How does Shakespeare’s Macbeth change and show true human nature and man’s eternal quest for power in his play?

Macbeth Macbeth Shakespeare Written in 1606 for King James I of England Bell Ringer 5/5/15 Write three adjectives that you would use to describe Macbeth in each stage of the play and explain why? 1.Beginning 2.Middle 3.End

Act I, Scene 2 Act I, Scene 7 Act V, Scene 3 Act V, Scene 5 Today, we are going to find all the places in these scenes that describe Macbeth’s character.

Act I Scene 2 Pg. 215 Answer these questions on your paper: 1.Which words or ideas did the text (Collections) use to describe Macbeth in this scene? 2.At this point in the play, describe what Shakespeare wants you to think of Macbeth’s character? Explain.

Act I Scene 7 Read this scene on pages in Collections. Read this scene on pages in the graphic novel Act I Scene 7 Read this scene on pages in Collections. Read this scene on pages in the graphic novel. Answer these questions on your paper: 3.How are Macbeth and Lady Macbeth different in Scene 7? Use evidence from both texts, Collections and the graphic novel, to show these differences. 4.What words from the text tell you that Macbeth changes and decides to go through with the plan to kill Duncan? 5.How has Macbeth’s character changed? Compare text from what you read previously to this scene.

Act V Scene 3 Read this scene on pages in Collections. Read this scene on pages in the graphic novel. Answer these questions on your paper: 6.What words in this scene shows Macbeth’s nature turning? Explain their meaning, compared to earlier text.

Act V Scene 5 Read this scene on pages in Collections. Read this scene on pages in the graphic novel. Answer these questions on your paper: 7.Explain Macbeth’s character using these quotes: “I have almost forgot the taste of fears.” “She should have died hereafter. There would have been a time for such a word.” (Read the rest of this passage in your book, then write your answer.)

5/6/15 Agenda: – Create a thesis statement for your essay – Read & Complete “Shakespeare: The Background of Macbeth” – Begin to draft your essay

Wrap-Up Take out a sheet of paper Subject: Literary Analysis #2 Planning How does Shakespeare’s Macbeth change and show true human nature and man’s eternal quest for power in his play? Read the prompt again. What are the three pieces of text (exact words from the text; verbatim) that you would use to answer this question? Explain why you chose each of these. Turn this in before you leave.

Macbeth Shakespeare Written in 1606 for King James I of England How does Shakespeare’s Macbeth change and show true human nature and man’s eternal quest for power in his play? Create a thesis statement below. Then, write your essay. Be sure to use supporting evidence from both documents; Shakespeare: The Background of Macbeth and Shakespeare’s Scottish Play, Macbeth.

Thesis Examples Shakespeare’s character, Macbeth, illustrates a man’s changing nature when he is tempted and teased by those around him and develops an unquenchable thirst for power.

Thesis Examples The suggestion of power and title alters Macbeth’s character from a brave, trusted, noble thane to an insidious, power-hungry tyrant throughout Shakespeare’s play, Macbeth.

Shakespeare – The Background of Macbeth Read this article and answer the questions on the back. Be sure to write your thesis statement on the bottom of the page.

Write Literary Analysis Essay #2 Intro and Thesis Statement Body paragraph 1 – Includes evidence and analysis about Macbeth from the play and evidence from the article, “Shakespeare – Background of Macbeth” Body paragraph 2 – Includes evidence and analysis about Macbeth from the play and evidence from the article, “Shakespeare – Background of Macbeth” Body paragraph 3 – Includes evidence and analysis about Macbeth from the play and evidence from the article, the play and evidence from the article, “Shakespeare – Background of Macbeth” Conclusion – says the same as the intro but in a MUCH different way.

Macbeth Literary Analysis #1 Evidence and Analysis:  Thorough and convincing evidence and explanation (elaboration) for main idea  Effective use of sources, facts, details  Precise citations (tag lines)  Variety – quotes, definitions, examples  Academic and domain-specific vocabulary  Various sentence structures

Evidence and Elaboration Example: In Act I Scene I of Macbeth, the background music truly helps convey the ominous tone. Immediately after the three witches finished burying the severed hand and dagger you hear a pulsing drumbeat, similar to a heart beat. It gradually speeds up, creating a sense of suspense, danger, and fear because it reminds you of the sensation of an increasing heartbeat and the surge of adrenaline that you get when frightened.

Evidence and Elaboration Example: Lady Macbeth is a significant character who possesses many faces. To emphasize her emotions Polanski adds music whilst major scenes are taking place. When Lady Macbeth prays for the evil spirits to “unsex” her and give her strength, soft music is played in the background to bring attention upon her determined face to illustrate those very emotions not only with words but with instruments as well. With music involved, the characters expressions can be seen at a different point of view that generates more meaning within the play itself.

Macbeth Work Day 5/7/15 Today you may work on:  Literary Analysis Essay assignments  Literary Analysis Essay #1