Hello everyone. As you know my voice hasn't been doing well and I've been starting to feel under the weather, and today it has reached its peak. I apologize to you that I am not there to help you work on your papers today, but PLEASE KEEP WORKING!! I have left the sub with instructions to let you work on your paper. Please do not waste this time going online to look at videos/and other things. Here are some tips for body paragraphs (also visit the OWL AT PURDUE PAGE FOR ADDITIONAL HELP). I can always help you edit tomorrow---lastly a reminder, THE MACBETH TEST IS ON MONDAY!!!
Body paragraphs:
1. Needs a topic sentence(that lets you know what the paragraph will be about) and/or a transition for subsequent paragraphs.
2. Should have a textual example that supports your claim.
3. Should probably have a textual citation (this is when you use the exact words in quotes)
4. Needs to have some sort of analysis or explanation that shows how your textual example proves your claim
Think when we did all of our mini-writing assignments in class: (example)
Lady Macbeth was ruthless because she states, "Look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under it." Here she is telling Macbeth to look nice and "normal" around Duncan, but to really be plotting his murder. This shows that she is manipulating her husband and does not seem to have any remorse or conscience about the evil deeds she wants him to perform.
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Wednesday 10/30
Today we are going to get started drafting our essay. This is today's agenda:
1. Go to the OWL at Purdue page to set-up page 1 of your essay
2. Go over how to write an introduction with an OPENING SENTENCE and outline of main points, thesis, etc.
3. Go over how to set-up a body paragraph (body 1): TOPIC SENTENCE, TEXTUAL EXAMPLES, ANALYSIS, ETC.
4. Use your outline to begin drafting
At the end of class today you should have completed:
1. format
2. introduction
3. 1 body paragraph
1. Go to the OWL at Purdue page to set-up page 1 of your essay
2. Go over how to write an introduction with an OPENING SENTENCE and outline of main points, thesis, etc.
3. Go over how to set-up a body paragraph (body 1): TOPIC SENTENCE, TEXTUAL EXAMPLES, ANALYSIS, ETC.
4. Use your outline to begin drafting
At the end of class today you should have completed:
1. format
2. introduction
3. 1 body paragraph
Monday, October 28, 2013
Macbeth Essay
Here is a link to the Macbeth Essay
We will spend the entire week working on the essay, and possibly into next week after Monday's test. Remember, we do not have school next Tuesday. All essays must be turned in by Friday November 8th at 11:59 pm or it will not be graded as the marking period will be over.
Note: Essays are worth 30% of your grade, so if you do not do it at all, you will start the mp at a 70%. So, even the worst essay in the world, would most likely not get anything less than a 50 from me, giving you a start average of 85 instead of 70--HUGE DIFFERENCE.
YOU WILL NEED TO STAY WITH ME STEP-BY-STEP ON THIS IF YOU WANT ANY HOPE OF UNDERSTANDING THE ASSIGNMENT AND DOING WELL SO, DON'T GET BEHIND!!
We will spend the entire week working on the essay, and possibly into next week after Monday's test. Remember, we do not have school next Tuesday. All essays must be turned in by Friday November 8th at 11:59 pm or it will not be graded as the marking period will be over.
Note: Essays are worth 30% of your grade, so if you do not do it at all, you will start the mp at a 70%. So, even the worst essay in the world, would most likely not get anything less than a 50 from me, giving you a start average of 85 instead of 70--HUGE DIFFERENCE.
YOU WILL NEED TO STAY WITH ME STEP-BY-STEP ON THIS IF YOU WANT ANY HOPE OF UNDERSTANDING THE ASSIGNMENT AND DOING WELL SO, DON'T GET BEHIND!!
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Macbeth: Play Review Links
Below are some review videos:
Macbeth Rap Review link
BBC animated Macbeth videos links:
Part I
Part II
Part III
Character Map Macbeth
Macbeth Rap Review link
BBC animated Macbeth videos links:
Part I
Part II
Part III
Character Map Macbeth
Act V Scene Summary for your notes
Lady Macbeth is seen sleepwalking and washing her hands;the doctor is concerned. Macbeth is still hopeful that the prophecies are true but prepares to fight; he is not too concerned about the Dr.'s warning. Malcolm's men cut down parts of trees in Birnam Wood to camouflage themselves; Macbeth learns that the forest is "moving" and vows to die fighting; he learns his wife is dead with not much reaction. Macduff shows up and Macbeth still feels confident; when he learns Macduff was not "born" his confidence is lost and is killed. Malcolm becomes king.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Work for Wednesday October 23 (periods 2, and 6/7 only)----page 405!
Look at the following lines in Act V,Scene 2. (starts line 20)
Now does he feel his title
Hang loose about him, like a giant's robe
Upon a dwarfish thief.
What is Angus trying to say about Macbeth? Write out your thought processes in trying to figure it out.
Macbeth's title is........
What would a giant's robe look like on a dwarf?
Macbeth is called a dwarf because.....
The "giant" being referred to is.....
Macbeth is being called a thief because....
Look at the preceding lines to give you an idea why he thinks Macbeth may feel this way and why others feel this way about him at this point---
What has Macbeth been doing and what have they figured out about him?
So, now-----put all of this together and write out a paragraph analyzing these lines from Act V using appropriate textual support when needed. Please make sure to explain your answer thoroughly.
Now does he feel his title
Hang loose about him, like a giant's robe
Upon a dwarfish thief.
What is Angus trying to say about Macbeth? Write out your thought processes in trying to figure it out.
Macbeth's title is........
What would a giant's robe look like on a dwarf?
Macbeth is called a dwarf because.....
The "giant" being referred to is.....
Macbeth is being called a thief because....
Look at the preceding lines to give you an idea why he thinks Macbeth may feel this way and why others feel this way about him at this point---
What has Macbeth been doing and what have they figured out about him?
So, now-----put all of this together and write out a paragraph analyzing these lines from Act V using appropriate textual support when needed. Please make sure to explain your answer thoroughly.
Monday, October 21, 2013
In class Assignment for Tuesday October 22nd
Today's Assignment--to be turned in today at the end of class:(20 pts.)
*In paragraph form, complete a characterization of Lady Macbeth in Act V, Scene 1. Use a minimum of 2 adjectives to describe her in your writing, as well as a minimum of two textual examples to support your claims. (For example: we see she is a greedy person because in line...).
*In paragraph form, compare and contrast Lady Macbeth in Act V, scene 1 to Lady Macbeth in Acts I-IV (our discussion at the beginning of class).
Lady Macbeth (beginning)
Lady Macbeth "now"
*In paragraph form, complete a characterization of Lady Macbeth in Act V, Scene 1. Use a minimum of 2 adjectives to describe her in your writing, as well as a minimum of two textual examples to support your claims. (For example: we see she is a greedy person because in line...).
*In paragraph form, compare and contrast Lady Macbeth in Act V, scene 1 to Lady Macbeth in Acts I-IV (our discussion at the beginning of class).
Lady Macbeth (beginning)
Lady Macbeth "now"
Packet Corrections and Act IV Summary
Irony Hw Corrections: 1-9 pgs. 67-68
1. We know that Macbeth is planning on killing Duncan
2. That hellish and evil deeds are being performed
3. We know it is because of his paranoia and Banquo’s possible suspicion of him
4. We know it was Macbeth that murdered Duncan
5. We know that he had Banquo killed
6. We know what she had to do to become queen
7. We know that Macbeth wants to know where he is to plot his murder
8. We know that Macbeth does not want Banquo there but want him dead
9. It makes it frustrating, suspenseful, etc.
ACT IV SUMMARY: (there is no Act IV packet)
*Macbeth visits the 3 witches again because he wants to know more about his future. 4 apparitions appear with predictions for him. Macbeth finds out Macduff went to England and sends murderers to kill his wife and family.
*Ross tells Lady Macduff that Macduff left for England; she calls him a traitor; a messenger warns her to leave but she refuses; the murderers enter and kill the family.
*Malcolm and Macduff discuss the problems in Scotland. Malcolm is suspicious, so he tests Macduff's loyalty. Macduff passes the test and they agree to join forces against Macbeth. Macduff learns his entire family is dead and vows revenge on Macbeth.
Problems: Macbeth seems to be getting deeper into his insanity and continues killing more innocent people.
1. We know that Macbeth is planning on killing Duncan
2. That hellish and evil deeds are being performed
3. We know it is because of his paranoia and Banquo’s possible suspicion of him
4. We know it was Macbeth that murdered Duncan
5. We know that he had Banquo killed
6. We know what she had to do to become queen
7. We know that Macbeth wants to know where he is to plot his murder
8. We know that Macbeth does not want Banquo there but want him dead
9. It makes it frustrating, suspenseful, etc.
ACT IV SUMMARY: (there is no Act IV packet)
*Macbeth visits the 3 witches again because he wants to know more about his future. 4 apparitions appear with predictions for him. Macbeth finds out Macduff went to England and sends murderers to kill his wife and family.
*Ross tells Lady Macduff that Macduff left for England; she calls him a traitor; a messenger warns her to leave but she refuses; the murderers enter and kill the family.
*Malcolm and Macduff discuss the problems in Scotland. Malcolm is suspicious, so he tests Macduff's loyalty. Macduff passes the test and they agree to join forces against Macbeth. Macduff learns his entire family is dead and vows revenge on Macbeth.
Problems: Macbeth seems to be getting deeper into his insanity and continues killing more innocent people.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Act III Work
We have another quiz on Acts II and III on Monday--let's be better prepared this time!
Complete the scene guides for Act III in your packet---
Scene 1: Castle at Forres
Characters:Banquo, Mb, Lady Mb, two murderers
Action:Banquo suspects Mb of Duncan's murder; Mb fears Banquo, turns to murders to murder Banquo and Fleance.
Problem/Solution: Mb begins to let his fears and ambition get the best of him, killing anyone in his way.
Scene 2: A Room in the Castle
Characters:Lady Mb, Mb
Action:Lady Mb is beginning to feel guilty and expresses this to Mb. Mb hints at Banquo's murder, but doesn't tell her about it.
Problem/Solution:Lady Mb is beginning to feel overwhelmed with guilt.
Scene 3: Outside the Castle
Characters:3 murderers, Banquo, Fleance
Action:Murderers ambush Banquo and Fleance; Banquo is killed but Fleance escaped.
Problem/Solution:Fleance escaped; Bqnquo is dead because of Mb so his power increases.
Scene 4: The Great Hall of the Castle
Characters:Mb, Murderer, Lady Mb
Action:Mb finds out that Banquo was murdered but Fleance escaped. Mb sees Banquo's ghost at the table--he becomes hysterical. Lady Mb tries to say it was from childhood seizures, but as Mb begins to say too much, Lady Mb tells everyone to go home.
Problem/Solution:Mb's conscience is getting to him; he may be losing his mind.
Scene 5: The Forest
Characters:3 witches, Hecate
Action: Hecate is mad that she wasn't able to show her abilities by helping Mb. She decides she will make him feel secure so that he will let his guard down.
Problem/Solution: neither really
Scene 6: The Castle at Forres
Characters:Lennox, Lord
Action:Lennox and the other Lord give exposition about Banquo's murder, Fleance's escape, and Macduff's refusal to attned the feast, amd Macduff joining Malcolm and Siward in England to ask for help getting rid of Mb.
Problem/Solution:It appears someone will be rising up against Mb.
Go through the Comprehension Check questions for Act III on pgs. 65-66 Circle/answer any questions that you do not know or need clearing up---we can go over any questions today.
Complete the scene guides for Act III in your packet---
Scene 1: Castle at Forres
Characters:Banquo, Mb, Lady Mb, two murderers
Action:Banquo suspects Mb of Duncan's murder; Mb fears Banquo, turns to murders to murder Banquo and Fleance.
Problem/Solution: Mb begins to let his fears and ambition get the best of him, killing anyone in his way.
Scene 2: A Room in the Castle
Characters:Lady Mb, Mb
Action:Lady Mb is beginning to feel guilty and expresses this to Mb. Mb hints at Banquo's murder, but doesn't tell her about it.
Problem/Solution:Lady Mb is beginning to feel overwhelmed with guilt.
Scene 3: Outside the Castle
Characters:3 murderers, Banquo, Fleance
Action:Murderers ambush Banquo and Fleance; Banquo is killed but Fleance escaped.
Problem/Solution:Fleance escaped; Bqnquo is dead because of Mb so his power increases.
Scene 4: The Great Hall of the Castle
Characters:Mb, Murderer, Lady Mb
Action:Mb finds out that Banquo was murdered but Fleance escaped. Mb sees Banquo's ghost at the table--he becomes hysterical. Lady Mb tries to say it was from childhood seizures, but as Mb begins to say too much, Lady Mb tells everyone to go home.
Problem/Solution:Mb's conscience is getting to him; he may be losing his mind.
Scene 5: The Forest
Characters:3 witches, Hecate
Action: Hecate is mad that she wasn't able to show her abilities by helping Mb. She decides she will make him feel secure so that he will let his guard down.
Problem/Solution: neither really
Scene 6: The Castle at Forres
Characters:Lennox, Lord
Action:Lennox and the other Lord give exposition about Banquo's murder, Fleance's escape, and Macduff's refusal to attned the feast, amd Macduff joining Malcolm and Siward in England to ask for help getting rid of Mb.
Problem/Solution:It appears someone will be rising up against Mb.
Go through the Comprehension Check questions for Act III on pgs. 65-66 Circle/answer any questions that you do not know or need clearing up---we can go over any questions today.
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Monday, October 7, 2013
Types of Irony---PLEASE COPY INTO YOUR NOTES!! Remember I will be checking pages 57-62 in your Act II/Act III packet on Thurs!
Verbal irony--the effect achieved when a speaker says that opposite of what he or she means
While reading ACT III, Scene i, we will stop and assess the following line as both:
Line 28, Act 3: "Fail not our feast" (pg. 364)
Verbal irony?:
Dramatic irony?:
Review of Acts I/Part of Act II animated video link
Homework for tonight: Workbook pages 59-61 due on THURSDAY.
While reading ACT III, Scene i, we will stop and assess the following line as both:
Line 28, Act 3: "Fail not our feast" (pg. 364)
Verbal irony?:
Dramatic irony?:
Review of Acts I/Part of Act II animated video link
Homework for tonight: Workbook pages 59-61 due on THURSDAY.
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Quiz Corrections/Extra Credit
Macbeth Quiz Re-take/Corrections
1.If you never took the quiz, see me.
2.If you want a better grade, do what is below:
A.Read Lady Macbeth’s soliloquy in Scene 5, lines 15-54 and Macbeth’s in Scene 7, lines 1-28. What do you learn about the characters in these speeches? Be as specific as possible and use textual evidence as support.
B.Answer both 1 and 2:
1.How is Macbeth’s reaction to the witches’ prophecies different from Banquo’s reaction? What do their reactions tell you about their characters? Use details from Act I to contrast their reactions and support your ideas about their characters.
2.How does Lady Macbeth persuade Macbeth to accept her plan to murder Duncan? Which of the two characters do you think is more guilty, and why? Support your answers with details from Act I.
1.If you never took the quiz, see me.
2.If you want a better grade, do what is below:
A.Read Lady Macbeth’s soliloquy in Scene 5, lines 15-54 and Macbeth’s in Scene 7, lines 1-28. What do you learn about the characters in these speeches? Be as specific as possible and use textual evidence as support.
B.Answer both 1 and 2:
1.How is Macbeth’s reaction to the witches’ prophecies different from Banquo’s reaction? What do their reactions tell you about their characters? Use details from Act I to contrast their reactions and support your ideas about their characters.
2.How does Lady Macbeth persuade Macbeth to accept her plan to murder Duncan? Which of the two characters do you think is more guilty, and why? Support your answers with details from Act I.
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Notes on Claims and Continuing the practice of writing claims with supporting details..........
Notes:
A claim persuades, argues, convinces, proves, or suggests something to a reader who may or may not initially agree with you.
*A claim is the main argument.
*A claim is argumentative. When you make a claim, you are arguing for a certain interpretation or understanding of your subject.
*A good claim is specific.
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•Compare and/or contrast the attitudes of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth towards Duncan’s murder. In other words, how does it affect each of them? (everyone will do this)
•Have we learned anything new about either of these character at this point? (in addition for stronger writers)
PLEASE WRITE YOUR ANSWERS IN PARAGRAPHS USING TEXTUAL EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT YOUR CLAIM (SPECIFIC LINES FROM THE STORY).
However, this time I want you to practice using parts of the lines AT LEAST ONCE, not the entire line (see yesterday's notes).
THINK ABOUT WHAT YOUR CLAIM IS BEFORE YOU BEGIN WRITING!!
HERE IS A LINK FOR FURTHER READING ON CLAIMS...
A claim persuades, argues, convinces, proves, or suggests something to a reader who may or may not initially agree with you.
*A claim is the main argument.
*A claim is argumentative. When you make a claim, you are arguing for a certain interpretation or understanding of your subject.
*A good claim is specific.
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•Compare and/or contrast the attitudes of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth towards Duncan’s murder. In other words, how does it affect each of them? (everyone will do this)
•Have we learned anything new about either of these character at this point? (in addition for stronger writers)
PLEASE WRITE YOUR ANSWERS IN PARAGRAPHS USING TEXTUAL EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT YOUR CLAIM (SPECIFIC LINES FROM THE STORY).
However, this time I want you to practice using parts of the lines AT LEAST ONCE, not the entire line (see yesterday's notes).
THINK ABOUT WHAT YOUR CLAIM IS BEFORE YOU BEGIN WRITING!!
HERE IS A LINK FOR FURTHER READING ON CLAIMS...
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