Objective: SWBAT analyze and interpret character (intent, motivation and action). SWBAT interpret and explain figurative language. SWBAT read, interpret and analyze Shakespearean drama.
Do-Now: Do you believe that Macbeth got what he deserved in the end? Lady Macbeth? Did their punishments fit their crimes? Can you think of a more appropriate punishment for both of them? Explain.
Today: Finish watching "Macbeth."
Exit Slip: What are your reactions to the film version of "Macbeth?" Do you feel it stayed true to the play? Did it help you understand the play or did it confuse you? Why do you think the director chose to set his version of "Macbeth" during a more modern time? Was this effective? Explain.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Friday, October 28, 2011
Monday, October 31
Objective: SWBAT analyze and interpret character (intent, motivation and action). SWBAT interpret and explain figurative language. SWBAT read, interpret and analyze Shakespearean drama.
Do-Now: Does Macbeth’s story remind you of another story you’ve heard or a movie you’ve seen? Is there anyone in history who has led a similar life to Macbeth? Are there any fictional characters who resemble Macbeth (either from books, movies, or plays?) Explain.
Today: 1) Class will read “Soliloquies and Asides” on pg. 521, discussing how Macbeth’s decline can be seen from these speeches.
2) In groups, students will be assigned one of Macbeth’s soliloquies to revisit. Each group will re-read the soliloquy and re-write it as a song/rap, while still staying true to its meaning.
Exit Slip: Which soliloquy do you feel revealed the most about Macbeth’s true character? Explain.
Do-Now: Does Macbeth’s story remind you of another story you’ve heard or a movie you’ve seen? Is there anyone in history who has led a similar life to Macbeth? Are there any fictional characters who resemble Macbeth (either from books, movies, or plays?) Explain.
Today: 1) Class will read “Soliloquies and Asides” on pg. 521, discussing how Macbeth’s decline can be seen from these speeches.
2) In groups, students will be assigned one of Macbeth’s soliloquies to revisit. Each group will re-read the soliloquy and re-write it as a song/rap, while still staying true to its meaning.
Exit Slip: Which soliloquy do you feel revealed the most about Macbeth’s true character? Explain.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Friday, October 28
Objective: SWBAT analyze and interpret character (intent, motivation and action). SWBAT interpret and explain figurative language. SWBAT read, interpret and analyze Shakespearean drama.
Do-Now: FREE WRITE
1) Class will read Act 5, Scenes 2, 3, 4. How is Macbeth beginning to crumble under the pressure of war? How are the witches predictions beginning to come true?
2) Continue watching "Macbeth"
Homework: Finish reading "Macbeth," Act 5, Scenes 5-8. Choose a "Writing" activity from pg. 528 to complete (approx. 15-20 full sentences).
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Thursday, October 27
Objective: SWBAT analyze and interpret character (intent, motivation and action). SWBAT interpret and explain figurative language. SWBAT read, interpret and analyze Shakespearean drama.
Do-Now: What can our dreams reveal about ourselves? How can they show us what we are really feeling and thinking? Have you ever had a dream that showed you something about yourself you didn’t know? Explain.
Today: 1) Class will read Act 5, Scene 1 and discuss how Lady Macbeth’s guilt over Duncan’s murder is beginning to manifest itself in her sleepwalking and OCD.
Exit Slip: We know Macbeth must die, but how can he die based on the witches’ prophecy that he can’t be defeated by a man born of a woman?
Homework: Complete Questions 9 and 10 on pg. 526.
Do-Now: What can our dreams reveal about ourselves? How can they show us what we are really feeling and thinking? Have you ever had a dream that showed you something about yourself you didn’t know? Explain.
Today: 1) Class will read Act 5, Scene 1 and discuss how Lady Macbeth’s guilt over Duncan’s murder is beginning to manifest itself in her sleepwalking and OCD.
Exit Slip: We know Macbeth must die, but how can he die based on the witches’ prophecy that he can’t be defeated by a man born of a woman?
Homework: Complete Questions 9 and 10 on pg. 526.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Wednesday, October 26
Objective: SWBAT analyze and interpret character (intent, motivation and action). SWBAT interpret and explain figurative language. SWBAT read, interpret and analyze Shakespearean drama.
Do-Now: Describe the "test" Malcom gave to Macduff to make sure he was loyal. Have you ever tested someone to see if you could trust him/her? Did he/she pass your test? Explain.
Today: 1) Class will finish reading Act 4, Scene 3.
2) Complete Questions 9, 10, 11 on pg. 507.
3) Continue watching "Macbeth."
Exit Slip: Respond to question #13 on pg. 507. Was the scene of Macduff’s family being slaughtered necessary?
Do-Now: Describe the "test" Malcom gave to Macduff to make sure he was loyal. Have you ever tested someone to see if you could trust him/her? Did he/she pass your test? Explain.
Today: 1) Class will finish reading Act 4, Scene 3.
2) Complete Questions 9, 10, 11 on pg. 507.
3) Continue watching "Macbeth."
Exit Slip: Respond to question #13 on pg. 507. Was the scene of Macduff’s family being slaughtered necessary?
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Friday, October 21
Objective: SWBAT analyze and interpret character (intent, motivation and action). SWBAT interpret and explain figurative language. SWBAT read, interpret and analyze Shakespearean drama.
Do-Now: FREE WRITE (Write 5-7 sentences about anything you want)
Today: 1) Class will begin reading Act 4, Scene 3, focusing on Malcom's test of loyalty for Macduff.
2) Class will discuss question #12 on pg. 507.
Homework: Complete “Writing” Activity on pg. 507.
Do-Now: FREE WRITE (Write 5-7 sentences about anything you want)
Today: 1) Class will begin reading Act 4, Scene 3, focusing on Malcom's test of loyalty for Macduff.
2) Class will discuss question #12 on pg. 507.
Homework: Complete “Writing” Activity on pg. 507.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Thursday, October 20
Objective: SWBAT analyze and interpret character (intent, motivation and action). SWBAT interpret and explain figurative language. SWBAT read, interpret and analyze Shakespearean drama.
Do-Now: Macbeth plans on returning to the witches in order to learn more about his future. Based on what has happened as a result of the witches’ first prediction, do you believe this is a good idea? What might the witches tell Macbeth? How might knowing more about his future influence him? What might this knowledge cause him to do?
Today: 1) Class will begin reading Act 4, Scene 1, focusing on the witches newest predictions for the class. Students will fill out a chart recording each of the three apparitions given to Macbeth. They will then describe Macbeth’s response to each apparition, followed by a prediction of what they feel Macbeth might do based on the knowledge from each apparition.
2) In groups, students will finish reading Act 4, Scene 1 and finish filling out their charts.
Exit Slip: Answer questions # 7 and #8 on pg. 507.
Homework: Read Act 4, Scene 2. In a paragraph, describe the discussion Lady Macduff and her son have about Macduff’s disappearance.
Do-Now: Macbeth plans on returning to the witches in order to learn more about his future. Based on what has happened as a result of the witches’ first prediction, do you believe this is a good idea? What might the witches tell Macbeth? How might knowing more about his future influence him? What might this knowledge cause him to do?
Today: 1) Class will begin reading Act 4, Scene 1, focusing on the witches newest predictions for the class. Students will fill out a chart recording each of the three apparitions given to Macbeth. They will then describe Macbeth’s response to each apparition, followed by a prediction of what they feel Macbeth might do based on the knowledge from each apparition.
2) In groups, students will finish reading Act 4, Scene 1 and finish filling out their charts.
Exit Slip: Answer questions # 7 and #8 on pg. 507.
Homework: Read Act 4, Scene 2. In a paragraph, describe the discussion Lady Macduff and her son have about Macduff’s disappearance.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Wednesday, October 19
Objective: SWBAT analyze and interpret character (intent, motivation and action). SWBAT interpret and explain figurative language. SWBAT read, interpret and analyze Shakespearean drama.
Do-Now: Complete Grammar Link on Pg. 1078.
Today: 1) Go over Grammar Link
2) Go over homework from Tuesday night
3) In groups, students will read Act 3, Scene 6. How has Macbeth’s greed begun to lead to his downfall?
4) Complete questions 8, 9, and 12 on pg. 489.
Exit Slip: What is now in store for Macbeth? Is Macbeth a victim of fate or is he responsible for his own downfall? Explain.
Do-Now: Complete Grammar Link on Pg. 1078.
Today: 1) Go over Grammar Link
2) Go over homework from Tuesday night
3) In groups, students will read Act 3, Scene 6. How has Macbeth’s greed begun to lead to his downfall?
4) Complete questions 8, 9, and 12 on pg. 489.
Exit Slip: What is now in store for Macbeth? Is Macbeth a victim of fate or is he responsible for his own downfall? Explain.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Tuesday, October 18
Objective: SWBAT analyze and interpret character (intent, motivation and action). SWBAT interpret and explain figurative language. SWBAT read, interpret and analyze Shakespearean drama.
Do-Now: Do you consider yourself to be someone who has a guilty conscience? That is, do you feel bad when you’ve done something wrong or do you dismiss any remorse you may have for what you’ve done? Has your guilty conscience ever made you confess to something wrong that you did? Has anyone with a guilty conscience ever confessed to you?
Today: 1) Review figurative language with the class: similes and metaphors. Class will look back in previous acts for examples of each.
2) Class will read begin reading Act 3, Scene 4 looking for examples of simile and metaphor and discussing what each one means.
3) In groups, students will finish reading Act. 3, Scene 4. What is the significance of Banquo’s ghost returning to see Macbeth? Is the ghost real or simply a product of Macbeth’s imagination and guilty conscience?
4) Class will discuss Act 3, Scene 4 and “diagnose” Macbeth. Mentally, what is beginning to happen to Macbeth? Is he going insane or does he just feel guilty?
Exit Slip: Answer question # 11 on pg. 489.
Homework: Read Act 3, Scene 5. Why is Hecate angry at the other witches? What is she planning on doing? What does she mean when she says “overconfidence is a man’s greatest enemy?
Do-Now: Do you consider yourself to be someone who has a guilty conscience? That is, do you feel bad when you’ve done something wrong or do you dismiss any remorse you may have for what you’ve done? Has your guilty conscience ever made you confess to something wrong that you did? Has anyone with a guilty conscience ever confessed to you?
Today: 1) Review figurative language with the class: similes and metaphors. Class will look back in previous acts for examples of each.
2) Class will read begin reading Act 3, Scene 4 looking for examples of simile and metaphor and discussing what each one means.
3) In groups, students will finish reading Act. 3, Scene 4. What is the significance of Banquo’s ghost returning to see Macbeth? Is the ghost real or simply a product of Macbeth’s imagination and guilty conscience?
4) Class will discuss Act 3, Scene 4 and “diagnose” Macbeth. Mentally, what is beginning to happen to Macbeth? Is he going insane or does he just feel guilty?
Exit Slip: Answer question # 11 on pg. 489.
Homework: Read Act 3, Scene 5. Why is Hecate angry at the other witches? What is she planning on doing? What does she mean when she says “overconfidence is a man’s greatest enemy?
Friday, October 14, 2011
Monday, October 17
Objective: SWBAT analyze and interpret character (intent, motivation and action). SWBAT interpret and explain figurative language. SWBAT read, interpret and analyze Shakespearean drama.
Do-Now: Now that Macbeth is officially king, what other problems might he begin to have? Do any other characters seem suspicious of him? Who else might he have to kill in order to ensure he can remain king?
Today: 1) Class will read Act 3, Scene 1. On a graphic organizer, students will copy lines from the text which reveal information about Macbeth’s character. They will then make an inference based on what Macbeth has done or said.
2) In groups, students will read Act 3, Scene 2. Groups will make VENN diagrams comparing Macbeth/Lady Macbeth as they were in the beginning of the play with the two as they are now.
EXIT SLIP: Complete question #7 on pg. 489.
Homework: Read Act 3, Scene 3 of Macbeth. Who do you feel the mysterious third murderer may be? Was he really sent by Macbeth or someone else? What do you predict may happen now that Fleance has escaped?
Do-Now: Now that Macbeth is officially king, what other problems might he begin to have? Do any other characters seem suspicious of him? Who else might he have to kill in order to ensure he can remain king?
Today: 1) Class will read Act 3, Scene 1. On a graphic organizer, students will copy lines from the text which reveal information about Macbeth’s character. They will then make an inference based on what Macbeth has done or said.
2) In groups, students will read Act 3, Scene 2. Groups will make VENN diagrams comparing Macbeth/Lady Macbeth as they were in the beginning of the play with the two as they are now.
EXIT SLIP: Complete question #7 on pg. 489.
Homework: Read Act 3, Scene 3 of Macbeth. Who do you feel the mysterious third murderer may be? Was he really sent by Macbeth or someone else? What do you predict may happen now that Fleance has escaped?
Friday, October 14
Objective: SWBAT read, interpret and analyze Shakespearean drama. SWBAT analyze and draw inferences about characters. SWBAT analyze and describe theme in a drama.
Do-Now: FREE WRITE
Today: 1) Class will read Act 2, Scene 3 of Macbeth. How is the Porter used as a comic relief for the play? Where have we seen comic characters in Shakespeare’s other tragedies?
2) In pairs/groups, read Act 2, Scene 4.
3) In pairs/groups, read “from On the Knocking at the Gate in Macbeth” pp. 468-469 and “Macbeth’s Porter” pg. 470 (Elements of Literature).
4) Complete Response & Analysis questions # 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14.
HOMEWORK: Complete Writing activity on pg. 471. Essay should be approximately 10-15 sentences long.
Do-Now: FREE WRITE
Today: 1) Class will read Act 2, Scene 3 of Macbeth. How is the Porter used as a comic relief for the play? Where have we seen comic characters in Shakespeare’s other tragedies?
2) In pairs/groups, read Act 2, Scene 4.
3) In pairs/groups, read “from On the Knocking at the Gate in Macbeth” pp. 468-469 and “Macbeth’s Porter” pg. 470 (Elements of Literature).
4) Complete Response & Analysis questions # 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14.
HOMEWORK: Complete Writing activity on pg. 471. Essay should be approximately 10-15 sentences long.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Thursday, October 13
Objective: SWBAT read, interpret and analyze Shakespearean drama. SWBAT analyze and draw inferences about characters. SWBAT analyze and describe theme in a drama.
Do-Now: Lady Macbeth has shown she has a great influence over her husband and his decisions. What other women (real or fictional) does she remind you of? Explain.
Today: 1) Review dramatic and verbal irony. Where have we already seen dramatic irony in Macbeth?
2) Class will begin reading Macbeth Act 2, Scene 1 examining the instances of verbal and situational irony present in the scene and discussing how they are used to create suspense.
3) In pairs, students will read Act 2, Scene 2, examining Macbeth and Lady Macbeth’s different reactions to Duncan’s death.
4) Compose a diagram or draw a visual illustrating the dynamic between the two characters of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.
5) Open Mind: Students will choose either Macbeth or Lady Macbeth and fill out an Open Mind describing what they feel the character may be thinking/feeling during Act 2, Scene 2.
Do-Now: Lady Macbeth has shown she has a great influence over her husband and his decisions. What other women (real or fictional) does she remind you of? Explain.
Today: 1) Review dramatic and verbal irony. Where have we already seen dramatic irony in Macbeth?
2) Class will begin reading Macbeth Act 2, Scene 1 examining the instances of verbal and situational irony present in the scene and discussing how they are used to create suspense.
3) In pairs, students will read Act 2, Scene 2, examining Macbeth and Lady Macbeth’s different reactions to Duncan’s death.
4) Compose a diagram or draw a visual illustrating the dynamic between the two characters of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.
5) Open Mind: Students will choose either Macbeth or Lady Macbeth and fill out an Open Mind describing what they feel the character may be thinking/feeling during Act 2, Scene 2.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Wednesday, October 12
Objective: SWBAT read, interpret and analyze Shakespearean drama. SWBAT analyze and draw inferences about characters. SWBAT analyze and describe theme in a drama.
Do-Now: You have FIFTEEN minutes to study for your test.
Today: Unit Test #1
EXTRA-CREDIT: Write a character sketch for a famous person (historical or current). Your character sketch should be a minimum of 20 lines and must rhyme (in the style of the Canterbury Tales.) Your sketch must include a physical description of the person, his/her personality traits, what he/she does or has done, his/her hobbies and interests, etc. Make sure to employ both direct and indirect characterization.
WORTH = 20 pts. Extra Credit
EXTRA-CREDIT: Write a character sketch for a famous person (historical or current). Your character sketch should be a minimum of 20 lines and must rhyme (in the style of the Canterbury Tales.) Your sketch must include a physical description of the person, his/her personality traits, what he/she does or has done, his/her hobbies and interests, etc. Make sure to employ both direct and indirect characterization.
WORTH = 20 pts. Extra Credit
Self-Assessment: How well do you feel you did on your Unit Test? Which questions did you struggle with the most? How well-prepared do you feel you were for this test?
Homework: Finish extra credit assignment
Friday, October 7, 2011
Tuesday, October 11
Objective: SWBAT read, interpret and analyze Shakespearean drama. SWBAT analyze and draw inferences about characters. SWBAT analyze and describe theme in a drama.
Do-Now: What tactics do you use when you're trying to persuade someone to do something? Which tactics do you feel are the most effective for convincing a person to do what you want them to do? Which tactics do you feel are the least effective? How might Lady Macbeth attempt to persuade her husband to kill King Duncan?
Today: 1) Class will read Act 1, Scene 7, analyzing the methods of persuasion Lady Macbeth uses on her husband: Begging the question, attacking the person, either-or reasoning and hasty generalization.
2) In groups, students will be asked to identify the fallacies in the arguments Lady Macbeth uses in Scene 7 to convince Macbeth to kill Duncan.
EXIT SLIP: Answer question #9 on Pg. 456
Homework: Study for tomorrow's test on Beowulf and The Canterbury Tales
Do-Now: What tactics do you use when you're trying to persuade someone to do something? Which tactics do you feel are the most effective for convincing a person to do what you want them to do? Which tactics do you feel are the least effective? How might Lady Macbeth attempt to persuade her husband to kill King Duncan?
Today: 1) Class will read Act 1, Scene 7, analyzing the methods of persuasion Lady Macbeth uses on her husband: Begging the question, attacking the person, either-or reasoning and hasty generalization.
2) In groups, students will be asked to identify the fallacies in the arguments Lady Macbeth uses in Scene 7 to convince Macbeth to kill Duncan.
EXIT SLIP: Answer question #9 on Pg. 456
Homework: Study for tomorrow's test on Beowulf and The Canterbury Tales
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Friday, October 7
Objective: SWBAT read, interpret and analyze Shakespearean drama. SWBAT analyze and draw inferences about characters. SWBAT analyze and describe theme in a drama.
Do-Now: FREE WRITE: Write 5-7 sentences about anything you want.
Today: 1) Go Over Unit Test #1 Review Packet
2) Introducing Lady Macbeth: What influence can a woman have over her husband?
3) Class will read Act 1, Scene 5-6 of Macbeth, focusing on the emerging character of Lady Macbeth. How will Lady Macbeth act as a catalyst for Duncan’s murder?
Homework: Edit/revise your “Philadelphia Tales.” Final copy due TUESDAY, October 11. Study for Unit Test on “Beowulf” and “The Canterbury Tales” to be given on WEDNESDAY October 12.
Do-Now: FREE WRITE: Write 5-7 sentences about anything you want.
Today: 1) Go Over Unit Test #1 Review Packet
2) Introducing Lady Macbeth: What influence can a woman have over her husband?
3) Class will read Act 1, Scene 5-6 of Macbeth, focusing on the emerging character of Lady Macbeth. How will Lady Macbeth act as a catalyst for Duncan’s murder?
Homework: Edit/revise your “Philadelphia Tales.” Final copy due TUESDAY, October 11. Study for Unit Test on “Beowulf” and “The Canterbury Tales” to be given on WEDNESDAY October 12.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Thursday, October 6
Objective: SWBAT read, interpret and analyze Shakespearean drama. SWBAT analyze and draw inferences about characters. SWBAT analyze and describe theme in a drama.
Do-Now: Respond to the following quote: “Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.” What do you feel this quote means? Do you agree with it? Why or why not? How can you relate this quote to your own life and experiences? How can you relate this quote to Macbeth?
Today: 1) Students will finish a review packet for their first Unit Test on “Beowulf” and “The Canterbury Tales.”
EXIT SLIP: Based on the characteristics Lady Macbeth possesses, what tactics do you predict she will use to convince Macbeth to kill Duncan?
Homework: Edit/revise your “Philadelphia Tales.” Final copy due TUESDAY, October 11. Study for Unit Test on “Beowulf” and “The Canterbury Tales” to be given on WEDNESDAY October 12.
Do-Now: Respond to the following quote: “Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.” What do you feel this quote means? Do you agree with it? Why or why not? How can you relate this quote to your own life and experiences? How can you relate this quote to Macbeth?
Today: 1) Students will finish a review packet for their first Unit Test on “Beowulf” and “The Canterbury Tales.”
EXIT SLIP: Based on the characteristics Lady Macbeth possesses, what tactics do you predict she will use to convince Macbeth to kill Duncan?
Homework: Edit/revise your “Philadelphia Tales.” Final copy due TUESDAY, October 11. Study for Unit Test on “Beowulf” and “The Canterbury Tales” to be given on WEDNESDAY October 12.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Wednesday, October 5
Objective: SWBAT read, interpret and analyze Shakespearean drama. SWBAT analyze and draw inferences about characters. SWBAT analyze and describe theme in a drama.
Do-Now: Reading Skills Questionnaire
Today: 1) Review dramatic irony and aside
2) Class will read Act 1, Scene 4 of Macbeth, discussing the importance of Macbeth’s aside in which he refers to Malcolm as an obstacle.
3) Students will begin completing a review packet for their first Unit Test on “Beowulf” and “The Canterbury Tales.”
Homework: Edit/revise your “Philadelphia Tales.” Final copy due TUESDAY, October 11. Study for Unit Test on “Beowulf” and “The Canterbury Tales” to be given on WEDNESDAY October 12.
Do-Now: Reading Skills Questionnaire
Today: 1) Review dramatic irony and aside
2) Class will read Act 1, Scene 4 of Macbeth, discussing the importance of Macbeth’s aside in which he refers to Malcolm as an obstacle.
3) Students will begin completing a review packet for their first Unit Test on “Beowulf” and “The Canterbury Tales.”
Homework: Edit/revise your “Philadelphia Tales.” Final copy due TUESDAY, October 11. Study for Unit Test on “Beowulf” and “The Canterbury Tales” to be given on WEDNESDAY October 12.
Monday, October 3, 2011
Tuesday, October 4
Objective: SWBAT read, interpret and analyze Shakespearean drama. SWBAT analyze and draw inferences about characters. SWBAT analyze and describe theme in a drama.
Do-Now: Do you believe some people have the ability to tell the future? Why or why not? Do you believe people can be influenced by these predictions enough to change their lives?
Today: 1) Daily Horoscopes
2) What is a self-fulfilling prophecy?
3) Class will read Act 1, Scenes 1 and 2 of Macbeth out loud, discussing how the witches are used to foreshadow future events in the play.
4) In groups, students will read Act 1, Scene 3, focusing on the witches’ fortune for Macbeth and the influence it has on his decisions.
5) Students will complete a VENN diagram comparing/contrasting Macbeth and Banquo’s reactions to the witches.
Homework: Edit/revise your “Philadelphia Tales.” Final copy due TUESDAY, October 11. Study for Unit Test on “Beowulf” and “The Canterbury Tales” to be given on WEDNESDAY October 12.
Do-Now: Do you believe some people have the ability to tell the future? Why or why not? Do you believe people can be influenced by these predictions enough to change their lives?
Today: 1) Daily Horoscopes
2) What is a self-fulfilling prophecy?
3) Class will read Act 1, Scenes 1 and 2 of Macbeth out loud, discussing how the witches are used to foreshadow future events in the play.
4) In groups, students will read Act 1, Scene 3, focusing on the witches’ fortune for Macbeth and the influence it has on his decisions.
5) Students will complete a VENN diagram comparing/contrasting Macbeth and Banquo’s reactions to the witches.
Homework: Edit/revise your “Philadelphia Tales.” Final copy due TUESDAY, October 11. Study for Unit Test on “Beowulf” and “The Canterbury Tales” to be given on WEDNESDAY October 12.
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Monday, October 3
Objective: SWBAT read, interpret and analyze Shakespearean drama. SWBAT analyze and draw inferences about characters. SWBAT analyze and describe theme in a drama.
Do-Now: Complete quickwrite activity on pg. 438.
Today: 1) Review Shakespearean Tragedy
2) Anticipation Guide for Macbeth
3) Class will read “The Tragedy of Macbeth: The Sources of the Play” pp. 436-437.
4) Begin editing/revising your Philadelphia Tales
EXIT SLIP: Reading Skills Questionnaire
Homework: Edit/revise your “Philadelphia Tales.” Final copy due TUESDAY, October 11. Study for Unit Test on “Beowulf” and “The Canterbury Tales” to be given on WEDNESDAY October 12.
Do-Now: Complete quickwrite activity on pg. 438.
Today: 1) Review Shakespearean Tragedy
2) Anticipation Guide for Macbeth
3) Class will read “The Tragedy of Macbeth: The Sources of the Play” pp. 436-437.
4) Begin editing/revising your Philadelphia Tales
EXIT SLIP: Reading Skills Questionnaire
Homework: Edit/revise your “Philadelphia Tales.” Final copy due TUESDAY, October 11. Study for Unit Test on “Beowulf” and “The Canterbury Tales” to be given on WEDNESDAY October 12.
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