1. Macbeth Reading 2 Date: Objectives
Read Macbeth Act 1 scene 4-7 (7 pages)
Comprehend the plot and express feelings on the end of Act 1.
Mark important quotes for later.

2. Leave homework on desks – one sentence on each character
Warm-up - gender
In a respectful and adult manner, bullet point stereotypes about men and about women.
Men are......
Women are......
(Gender is a very important theme in Macbeth – Lady Macbeth is one of the most fascinating female characters Shakespeare wrote.)
Leave homework on desks – one sentence on each character

3. Roles: Scene set after victory. Macbeth is a war hero
Duncan (King) Malcolm (son)
Volunteers?:
Macbeth (protagonist) Banquo (Noble general)
Lady Macbeth (wife) Messenger
Project voice by speaking forward, not down. Loud is good.

4. Time for Reflection
Write down the two quotes below and what you think about them.
Write down what you think is going on. (summary)
Write down questions you have.
“There’s no art to find the mind’s construction in the face” (Duncan)
“Look like the innocent flower, But be the serpent under it” (Lady Macbeth)

5. Homework Write your first impressions of Lady Macbeth.
2-3 sentences. Point, reference, explain.