5/4/15 Take out a sheet of paper First and Last Name: Date: Period: Assignment Title: Macbeth Literary Analysis

Macbeth Shakespeare Written in 1606 for King James I of England Copy the Literary Analysis Prompt: How does Shakespeare use real events to show true human nature and man’s eternal quest for power in his play, Macbeth?

Let’s Read! Shakespeare: The Background of Macbeth

Take out your papers from yesterday! Agenda 5/5: Literary Analysis Thesis Writing Macbeth Side Dish Show-off (time permitting)

Literary Analysis The purpose of a literary analysis essay is to carefully examine and sometimes evaluate a work of literature or an aspect of a work of literature.

Literary Analysis 1. Your essay must cover the topic you are writing about. 2. Your essay must have a central idea (stated in your thesis) that governs its development. 3. Your essay must be organized so that every part contributes something to the reader’s understanding of the central idea

On the back… Fill in the spaces (we did this yesterday) Create a thesis statement: Example literary analysis thesis guide: In (title of work), (author) uses (events) to (define, strengthen, illustrate, etc.) true human nature and man’s eternal quest for power.

Thesis Examples Shakespeare’s character, Macbeth, illustrates a man’s changing nature when he is tempted and teased by those around him and develops an unquenchable thirst for power.

Thesis Examples The suggestion of power and title alters Macbeth’s character from a brave, trusted, noble thane to an insidious, power-hungry tyrant throughout Shakespeare’s play, Macbeth.

Essay DUE Wednesday 5/6/15 Literary Analysis Write your essay. Be sure to use supporting evidence from both documents; Shakespeare: The Background of Macbeth and Shakespeare’s Scottish Play, Macbeth.

5/5/15 Macbeth Side Dish Projects 1 st – Macbeth Meme 2 nd – Macbeth Soundtrack 3 rd – Ode to Macbeth

Wednesday 5/6 Agenda Finish writing practice literary analysis essay – 3 paragraphs consisting of: Introduction Body Paragraph Conclusion Staple planning sheet to essay Submit to class bin

Reminders Final Reading Log due Friday Macbeth Dessert SUMMATIVE due Friday Lit Fair make-up (writing a 1 ½ page short story) – due Friday