Act I packet: pages 47-48 "Mood"

Part A
1.Brave, courageous, hostile fearless
2.Fear, anxiety, uneasiness
3.Regret, sorrow, distress
4.Fear, revenge, evil
5.Evil, unnatural, insane
6.Happy, comfortable, airy, light
Part B:
There seems to be a dark and foreboding sense of evil and unnaturalness
2. The witches make predictions for MB—he accepts his fate, but then thinks evil when Malcolm is appointed. Lady MB receives his letter and only thinks of murder so MB can be king.
3. They are changed. When MB is hailed a hero in Sc. 2 we respect him. The mood goes back to dark and evil until Duncan arrives at Mb’s house; it is comfortable and safe. It changes again to dark and evil (suspense) which gives you the idea everything will get “dark” and “evil” as the play goes on.

Please copy into your notes when you are done with your quiz...

When you use a line/quote from the play (or another text), you don't necessarily have to use the whole thing; you can just use the words that you want and add them to your sentence.
For example:
"I have no spur
To prick the sides of my intent, but only
Vaulting ambition, which o'erleaps itself
And falls on th' other."

*Macbeth says he doesn't have any "spur" or reason to keep his plan going (line ).
*Macbeth says the only reason he has to kill Duncan is if his "vaulting ambition" leads him to do it (line ).
*I believe Macbeth is debating whether or not he wants his ambition to "o'erleap itself" and outweigh his reasons not to commit murder (line ).

Please refer to the OWL at Purdue link on the left for further examples and ways to cite passages.

Copy the following sentence into your notes--let's go over how to break up a line like this apart to find some meaning.

Macbeth:
I have no spur
To prick the sides of my intent, but only
Vaulting ambition, which o'erleaps itself
And falls on th' other.

1. Look for any words that are shortened or not "modern" and see if you can determine what they are.
2. Look for any nouns that you recognize or try to figure them out using prior knowledge.
3. Look at the verbs and see if you know what they mean.
4. Put the sentence together to get some meaning. (I think he's saying something like....)

Let's look at a student model on the characterization of Lady Macbeth--why did this person receive full credit?

student model

Notes to add to your packet/ Dialogue, Monologue and more....

on page 44 add at the top:
Dramatic irony--when we in the audience know things other characters in the play do not.

*Next to aside write, leads to dramatic irony.
*Let's go through the examples and sample passages together.

Why might an author use dramatic irony?

Example Paragraph

In the beginning of Act I, Macbeth is shown as a brave character. In line 16 he is referred to as “brave Macbeth” and he is also called “valor’s minion” (ln. 19) for his actions in the war. He is also described as being noble. King Duncan gives Macbeth the title of Thane of Cawdor for his nobility, stating, “What he hath lost noble Macbeth hath won” (ln. 67).
Later on in scene 3, he is shown as

HW/NOTES #2

PG.44 IN Act I packet:
ADD NEXT TO SOLILOQUY/ASIDE: LEADS TO DRAMATIC IRONY---WHEN WE KNOW THINGS SOME CHARACTERS IN THE PLAY DO NOT!!
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Homework: Pages 47-48 in the Act I packet on MOOD—READ THE DIRECTIONS AND TRY YOUR BEST.

quiz 1 Macbeth: This can be done either on paper or typed and placed in my digital drop box/email

Complete a paragraphed characterization of Lady Macbeth using pages 339-341:
1. decide on 2 adjectives that describe her
2. find supporting details from the reading to support your claims
3. write a paragraph characterizing Lady Macbeth using your adjectives and supporting examples from the text

YOU MUST USE A MINIMUM OF 2 ADJECTIVES AND 2 TEXTUAL EXAMPLES (1 FOR EACH ADJECTIVE) IN YOUR ANSWER, ALTHOUGH 2 EACH WOULD BE BEST. THERE IS NO LENGTH REQUIREMENT.

WHEN YOU ARE DONE, COPY/COMPLETE Hw #2 MACBETH.

4 ways of characterization/Macbeth Hw #2 (20 pts.)

There are 4 basic ways an author creates a character:

Narrator's direct comments--the narrator just tells you something about him/her
Physical traits-what a character looks like
Speech, thoughts, actions of a character--what a character says and does
Speech, thoughts, and actions of other characters towards that character--what other people say about them/act towards them

There will be no narrator's comments as this is a play and there is no narrator.
FOR HOMEWORK, I want you to take your notes from Act I, Scene ii, and today's reading, and write a short paragraph describing Macbeth at the beginning of the play. Try and use each of the other 3 types of characterization if possible. We will do an example of how to incorporate the information into a sentence in class. Be sure to use adjectives in your answer.

Notes on Paradox/Lines that describe Macbeth

Paradox: statement that seems to contradict itself but, in fact, reveals some element of truth.

Ex:
You can save money by spending it.
"What a pity that youth must be wasted on the young."
I'm a compulsive liar- am I lying when I say that?
You shouldn't go in the water until you know how to swim.
The beginning of the end

"fair is foul, foul is fair"
"When the battle's lost and won" ---who says these lines and what do they mean?---write something in your notes here:





Ok, we know that Macbeth is a tragic hero so he is going to start the play in a dignified position. On your scrap of paper, write down at least 2 or 3 adjectives that describe him and the lines from the play that support your claims. (due in class/no homework)

Notes #1 for Macbeth

tragedy--presents the downfall of a dignified character who is involved in historically or socially significant events. This fall is usually caused by a flaw in his character.

tragic hero--the main character, dignified who has a downfall based mainly on a poor character trait. He/she evokes both pity and fear in readers because the audience realizes the struggles faced by him are necessary parts of human life.

tragic flaw--whatever is wrong with his character that causes his destruction--usually leads to an error in judgment.

SparkNotes Macbeth video

Text-based questions on Witches, Superstitions, etc.

Please answer the questions using complete sentences and textual evidence whenever possible.
1. Why were people in this time period more likely to believe in magic to explain things than they are today?
2. Where did superstitions and beliefs stem from?
3. Give at least 2 examples of superstitions that were believed at this time.
4.What is "purgatory" and what purpose did it serve?
5. How did Shakespeare use the supernatural beliefs and superstitions of the time period in some of his plays?

Homework #1 Macbeth 20 pts

Read through the following 10 statements. Decide if you believe if each is true or false. Then, choose 5 of the statements and explain why you believe the way you do using examples to elaborate.

1. Behind every great man is a great woman (every great man is supported, guided, helped and even pushed by a great woman).
2. Witches, demons, and evil spirits actually exist.
3. Sometimes it is necessary to do something wrong to get what you want.
4. What goes around comes around (karma).
5. Human beings are easily tempted by things they want, even if it’s wrong.
6. If someone feels that the ruler/s of his/her country is destroying the country, that person should try to overthrow the ruler/s.
7. There are circumstances or events that justify murdering someone.
8. Success is worth any price you have to pay.
9. Your astrological forecast (your horoscope) is a good indicator of how your day will go.
10. Traitors should be executed.

Accuplacer Part I---Writing Sample--- 50 point essay grade for completion

WritePlacer Sample Topic: Type your essay in Microsoft Word, save in your user space and place it in my Drop Box clearly labeled.

Directions: Prepare a multiple-paragraph writing sample of about
300–600 words on the topic below. You should use the
time available to plan, write, review and edit what you
have written. Read the assignment carefully before you
begin to write.

Some schools require each student to participate in an
organized school sport chosen by the student. People at
these schools argue that athletics is an important part
of the educational experience and that there should be a
rule requiring participation. Others argue that students
should be free to decide whether or not they wish to
participate in organized school sports. Write an essay
for a classroom instructor in which you take a position
on whether participation in organized school athletics
should be required. Be sure to defend your position
with logical arguments and appropriate examples. Your
essay must be 300–600 words in length.

from:
http://professionals.collegeboard.com/profdownload/accuplacer-sample-questions-for-students.pdf

New Beginnings, Practice, etc. for Class of 2014 Seniors

10 things we will do today in class amongst other things:
1. Look at the class blog page as well as exploring various sections/links on it. Bookmarking the blog.
2. Read over the course syllabus.
3. Look at/practice using the class drop-box.
4. Look at/practice using the online quiz link.
5. Open a Google Docs/Drive acct.
6. Review basic Microsoft Word prodedures and functions (copy/paste/saving to userspace, etc.).
7. Briefly discuss how to use the blog to type rather than hand-write assignments done in class.
8. Learn how to leave a comment on the blog.
9. Learn how to send me an email.
10. Learn where to look in the room for homework, what to do, pg #, put binders, find textbooks, etc.