1. 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!

2. 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.

4. 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!

5. 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!

6. Bad Luck or Superstition?
Video Clips
10 Ways video
Simpsons
Lecture – college prof
BBC sit-com
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Bad Luck Websites
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7. References to Macbeth Star Trek, Animaniacs, & Sesame Street
Jimmy Neutron
Gilmore Girls
Family Guy – bad joke zb
Animated Shakespeare: Macbeth
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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. 

8. W“rap”ping Up Macbeth, Yo!
Homer Simpson: Macbeth’s famous monologue Trailer – 2015 film Interview with actor who plays newest Macbeth Macbeth Rap Cliff Notes’ Summary Video

9. 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.