Mon., Feb. 6 Eng. 10-A Happy Valentine’s Day! WOTD: mercenary Starter Macbeth Act V Quiz *Open Book* {Collect Study Guide Acts IV-V} Homework Read & complete work for “Macbeth Murder Mystery” (in Collections book p. 301) due Wed. & Thur. Vocabulary Quiz: Lists 7-8 = Thur. Agenda * Review PROMPT for in-class essay (on screen) Review answers to Macbeth Act V Quiz View Video Clips: Ending from newest movie Happy Valentine’s Day!
PROMPT for “Tragic Hero” In-Class Essay A tragic hero is a literary figure with four distinctive features: He is usually of high social rank, has a significant tragic character flaw, suffers complete ruin or death, and faces his downfall with courage and dignity. In a five- paragraph Literary Analysis, discuss how Macbeth is considered a tragic hero by analyzing and reflecting on his decisions and actions throughout the play. In the Introduction, explain Macbeth’s rise in power as you provide background about the play and information about Macbeth’s high social rankings. In the body paragraphs, discuss three other characteristics of a tragic hero by citing text evidence and sharing specific quotes & examples from the play.
Tues., Feb. 7 Eng. 10-A Happy Valentine’s Day! WOTD: none Starter Review prompt & rubric before you begin! Homework Read & complete work for “Macbeth Murder Mystery” (in Collections book p. 301) due Wed. & Thur. Vocabulary Quiz: Lists 7-8 = Thur. Agenda Begin in-class essay – using all materials & book Work Quietly & Independently Must be done tomorrow, end of period Happy Valentine’s Day!
WEd., Feb. 8 Eng. 10-A Happy Valentine’s Day! WOTD: none Starter Check Qs for “Macbeth Murder Mystery” Homework Complete work for “Macbeth Murder Mystery” (in Collections book p. 301) due tmrw. Vocabulary Quiz: Lists 7-8 = TOMORROW Agenda Begin in-class essay – using all materials & book Work Quietly & Independently Must be done TODAY, end of period Happy Valentine’s Day!
Bad Luck or Superstition? Video Clips 10 Ways video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LKMktAN4hc Simpsons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-tD2t77RSQ Lecture – college prof https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQ5YPaF3gdU BBC sit-com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-- HR7PWfp0&list=PLVKj_CqbnfjXrQdTO9GDNCvy-5QXzTsMB&index=3 Bad Luck Websites http://www.history.com/news/ask-history/why-do-actors-avoid-the-word-macbeth http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/2267/whats-the-story-on-the-curse-of- em-macbeth-em
References to Macbeth Star Trek, Animaniacs, & Sesame Street https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gujQJFCB558&list=PLCvFDQgTbvR303ql7rRqurAQnbrQzY_PK&index=3 Jimmy Neutron https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=853jXQjhtnI&list=PLUSH0zGO697393cx47e50Mt0t5g6NQKzb&index=12 Gilmore Girls Family Guy – bad joke https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynfSoBkO4bU&index=38&list=PLUSH0zGO697393cx47e50Mt0t5g6NQK zb Animated Shakespeare: Macbeth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGONKToDAvU&index=14&list=PLUSH0zGO697393cx47e50Mt0t5g6NQ Kzb https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-tD2t77RSQ&list=PLVKj_CqbnfjXrQdTO9GDNCvy-5QXzTsMB Episodes named “Out Damned Spot” “Pretty Little Liars” - Mike gets deeper and deeper into trouble, all of the girls’ love lives are in turmoil, ‘A’s’ fake kidnapper returns, and after a blood drive the girls' blood is in enemy hands! “Empire” - Lucious asks Cookie to manage Elle Dallas (guest star Courtney Love), Empire Entertainment’s first label star, who hasn’t produced an album in years.
W“rap”ping Up Macbeth, Yo! Homer Simpson: Macbeth’s famous monologue https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvIHrd1ouX0 Trailer – 2015 film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Q3EnDtbg8w Interview with actor who plays newest Macbeth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SF8H0bQgZ00 Macbeth Rap https://www.flocabulary.com/macbeth-summary/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyytzE13iV4&list=PL7D855BD1C6369249 Cliff Notes’ Summary Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkBp-2fAbiU
Examples: Thesis Statement TOPIC + STANCE + PLAN 1. Macbeth is a ruthless tragic hero because has a tragic flaw of ruthless ambition, suffers complete ruin or death at the end of the play, and faces his downfall with courage and dignity. 2. The character of Macbeth is considered an perfect tragic hero because he has tragic flaw of ruthless ambition, suffers complete ruin or death at the end of the play, and faces his death on the battlefield with bravery and dignity.