4/7/14
OBJECTIVES:
Use efficient note-making and note-taking strategies
Explain the effects of a variety of literary devices & techniques
Demonstrate an understanding of the main ideas, events, & themes of the play
Develop coherent & plausible interpretations of material
Support opinions & respond to questions & tasks with textual evidence
Communicate to clarify ideas, understanding, and opinions
BELLRINGER:
Write what you know about William Shakespeare
AGENDA:
Hand out journal assignment and discuss
Discussion on whom Shakespeare is following bellringer
Summary of Macbeth, both plot and type of drama: tragedy
Examine character synopsis handout
Journal Writing: “Greed is the root of all evil” – students are to comment in their journal
on this phrase. What does this phrase tell us about human nature? Is it good to be ambitious? What do you think this has to do with Macbeth?
HOMEWORK:
Independent novel project