Macbeth 2.1

Do now: What is a simile?  Create an example of a simile to describe your experience reading Shakespeare (Romeo and Juliet)

Unit Objectives:
-Trace and analyze development of character & theme
-Trace and analyze patterns of imagery (motifs)
-Practice the writing process and develop a literary analysis essay on imagery
-Participate in discussions, dramatic readings, and performances
-Practice strategies for reading challenging text
-Adapt Macbeth into a tragi-comedy in contemporary context

Assessments:

• Annotated speech portfolio (test grade)
• Act quizzes
• End of play test
• Group Imagery Log (quiz)
• Imagery Essay

Today’s objectives:

• Identify the types of imagery to look for in the play
• Identify the themes present in the play
• Actively read scene 1.2
• Identify Shakespeare’s use of similes and other images in 1.2

Agenda:

1. do now
2. Review objectives and assessments
3. Imagery to watch for:

• HALLUCINATIONS, KNIVES, BLOOD, ANIMALS (especially birds), LIGHT/DARK (including night/day), HANDS/WASHING, SLEEP/DREAMS, NATURE/WEATHER

4. Themes to connect the imagery to:

• CRISIS OF MASCULINITY/FEMININITY, AMBITION, FATE VS. FREE WILL, GUILT, AVOIDING “SEEING” ONE’S OWN ACTIONS, APPEARANCE VS. REALITY, IMMORALITY/EVIL, TRANSFORMATION OF CHARACTER(S)

5. Hand out play
6. Read/Act 1.2
7. Download “Act 1.2 Captain’s Speech”. Identify the various similes and images the Captain uses to describe the battle. Paraphrase his speech (both speaking parts)
8. Summarizer

HW: Finish annotating the handout for WEDNESDAY