Macbeth Essay Day #1

Today you should complete at least: your heading, your introduction, and 2 body paragraphs. I will check these things for credit at the end of class. In order to do this you will need to work steadily.
First, if you have not done so, you must complete a graphic organizer (chart or outline)
Second, open up your Beowulf essay and copy the heading. If you cannot find it, use this link.
Third, begin with your introduction. It is important to make sure you KNOW WHAT YOUR THESIS IS BEFORE YOU BEGIN (WHAT POINT ARE YOU TRYING TO PROVE????---MACBETH IS A TRAGEDY BECAUSE....., POWER CORRUPTS IN THE PLAY MACBETH BECAUSE.....)
Your intro should have: An opening statement, thesis statement, overview of main points you are going to cover.
Fourth, begin body #1--remember, it is best to stay in order, meaning, keep the order you outlined in the introduction. Make sure your body paragraph has at least 1 cited example from the text of Macbeth. But for the best grade, every example you give as support for your thesis should be backed up with textual evidence and explained. Here is a link to the general essay format if you need it.

Macbeth Test Directions

Part A:Answer all 15 questions(use process of elimination if need be)
Part B: Answer all questions
Part C: Choose 10 of 16--if you want to do extra you may, but mark with an (*) as extra credit (otherwise the first 10 will be counted)
Part D:Choose 4 of 9 questions and make sure you answer COMPLETELY AND THOROUGHLY. If you would like to answer more for extra credit, you may, but again, mark with an (*) as extra credit (otherwise the first 4 will be counted)
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You should take the entire period to finish, but you will not receive extra time unless you are authorized to do so. So, if you don't know something, come back to it. Save extra credit for last.

Macbeth Extra Credit

Extra Credit Link

Due By: Friday 12/21

Macbeth Test Study Help

Test Set-up:
Part I: Character Matching--know:
Mb, Lady Mb, Macduff, Banquo, Duncan, Malcolm, Donalbain, Hecate, Porter, Ross, Fleance, Lennox, 3 Witches, Lady Macduff, Seyton
Part II: Multiple Choice:
Study Scene Summaries and Comprehension Check Questions as well as dual-entry journal
Part III: Quote identification:
Study dual-entry journal
Part IV: Short Response: Choose 4 of 9 options:
Study your notes and study packets, online review guides, etc.
Terms to know: all 3 types of irony, comic relief, tragedy, characterization.

Below are some review videos:
Macbeth Rap Review link

BBC animated Macbeth videos links:
Part I
Part II
Part III

Character Map Macbeth

**Look to the links on the side of this blog for Macbeth Help Sites as well

Act V Scene Summaries--Copy in 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.

Homework for Wed. 12/12 and Class Assignment Due Today

Homework: pgs. 57-58 in Act II packet--figurative language

Let's just think first---(no need to copy this section)
*How would you describe Lady Macbeth in Acts I-IV? What has she said/done to make us feel this way about her? (indirect characterization)
Ok--let's see how she changes in Act V.

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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).

Homework Tuesday 12/11 and Act IV Scene Summaries

Hw: Pages 70-71 in Act II/Act III packet on direct vs. indirect characterization---MAKE SURE YOU READ THROUGH THE OVERVIEW AND DIRECTIONS FIRST.

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.