1. Macbeth Act V

2. Agenda Friday 3/11 & Monday 3/14
Opener: Interactive Assessment Prep
Motif Group: Work Time (30 min.)
Introduction to Act V: Line Tossing
Act V, Sc i - Lady Macbeth Now and Then

3. Learning Targets
I can listen carefully to a select set of lines from Macbeth, making inferences about what they mean.
I can compare/contrast the words of Lady Macbeth from Act V and earlier on in the text to better understand how she transforms over the course of the play.
I can write well-organized paragraphs describing Lady Macbeth then and now using appropriate evidence and strong analysis.
I can participate in a discussion about the character of Lady Macbeth.

4. Opener - Interactive Assessment Practice
Find a partner. Put your desks facing one another. You may have your journal open as you practice. Each partner will have 5 minutes to discuss the following questions. I will call “Switch” when time is up.
Partner A: What do you know about Shakespeare as a man and an artist? Many have argued that Shakespearean language is far too difficult for a modern reader. Explain whether you agree or disagree and why.
Partner B: What do you know about Shakespeare as a man and an artist? There are many motifs that run through Shakespeare’s plays. Talk to me about a motif that you have noticed. How do you see it being developed from Act I thru Act IV?

5. Motif Group - Work Time
Thursday/Friday will be your Motif Group Project Time. You will want to have all your evidence gathered by this time.
You will have 30 minutes to work with your group. Please make use of this time to collect evidence from Act I-IV of Macbeth.

6. Line Tossing
I need 8 volunteers. Please form circle (standing or sitting).
Please read through your line, become familiar with it or even quickly memorize it.
When I say “GO” -Shout out your line!
Now...Enter a ball of yarn...When the ball is tossed to you - shout out your line. Listen closely - we will all be saying these lines together.
Place the lines under the document camera for all to see and shout.

7. Did any lines stand out? What is coming?
If you rec’d a few lines from me with a #, we will start with #1 - #8.
Read your line loud and proud in order!
Go through a few times - everyone else...listen and consider the questions above.

8. Act V, scene i
What is happening to Lady Macbeth? How has she changed?

9. Lady Macbeth - Then and Now
Please find a partner. You will be assigned a pair of lines from Lady Macbeth - one from Act V, the other from an earlier point in the text.
You will prepare for a discussion about Lady Macbeth. Follow the instructions on your prep sheet.
Complete #1 and #2 before you leave today (or come with it completed by next class)

10. Agenda Tuesday 3/15 & Wednesday 3/16
Opener: Speed Dating Act V sc i - Lady Macbeth Then and Now
Close-Reading: Macbeth’s speech “Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow”
Act V sc 2-8 (Viewing)
Motif Final Project & Work Time
Please sign up for your time slot for the assessment. First come, first serve.
Reminder: A 1 on Synergy means you did not turn something in.

11. Learning Targets
I can watch a version of Macbeth noting what happens and where I see evidence of my motif.
I can do a close reading of Macbeth’s final soliloquy “Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow.”
I can work with my group to finalize our ideas around a theme in Macbeth.

12. Speed Dating: Lady Macbeth - Then and Now
Line up facing another student (like we are going to country line dance). Be sure to cite the text to support your answers.
Round 1: What is Lady Macbeth like? How would you characterize her?
Round 2: What changes do we see in Lady Macbeth? Or do we not?
Round 3: Is Lady Macbeth a sympathetic character?
10 minutes

13. Act V scene v Macbeth’s Tomorrow Soliloquy
Read through Macbeth’s soliloquy starting on line 17 (thru 27)
What images or words relate to each other? What motifs/imagery is emerging?
Literary Devices. What devices does Shakespeare use? Metaphors? Similes? What do you notice? What’s their effect?

14. Act V - Macbeth’s soliloquy
Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow
As you listen, consider his analysis of this soliloquy. You may/should add new information to your color-marking/analysis.
What does he focus on? How does he craft an interpretation of the text? What is that interpretation?
What did you learn about this soliloquy that you could add to your interpretation?
How does this relate to our conversations about Shakespeare and his language?
12 minutes

15. Written Response
What is Macbeth’s state of mind and how do you know?

16. Viewing Act V, sc 2-8
We will watch the rest of Act V. Take notes in your journal regarding:
What happens?
Where do you see evidence of your motif?
27 minutes

17. Is Macbeth a Tragic Hero?
Exhibits extraordinary abilities, but also has a tragic flaw that leads to their downfall
Fatal error in judgment
Weakness of character
Not all tragedies end with the hero’s death, but the unhappy end usually involves a loss (or losses) of some kind
Faces the downfall with courage or dignity
Is usually of high social rank - a king, prince or general (and yes, typically male)
On some level - we all identify with the hero’s tragic flaw
Given this definition - Is Macbeth a tragic hero? Or is one of our previous interpretations better? Use evidence from our first discussion, what you have witnessed in Acts III-V, as well as your close readings of Macbeth’s soliloquies.
A Heartless Killer who has killed for his own benefit.
Politically Clever and acts ruthlessly simply living in ruthless times.
Easily Manipulated by a wife he loves and acts to prove he is a ‘man’.
A Man with No Choice - he is manipulated by the witches and fate.

18. Agenda Thursday 3/17 & Friday 3/18
Wrapping up Macbeth (Period 5, 6, & 7)
Motif Work Time and Gallery Walk
Happy Spring Break! Please DO NOT forget ol’ Macbeth while you enjoy your spring break.

19. Learning Targets
I can demonstrate my understanding of a motif that is developed through Macbeth.

20. Is Macbeth a Tragic Hero?
Exhibits extraordinary abilities, but also has a tragic flaw that leads to their downfall
Fatal error in judgment
Weakness of character
Not all tragedies end with the hero’s death, but the unhappy end usually involves a loss (or losses) of some kind
Faces the downfall with courage or dignity
Is usually of high social rank - a king, prince or general (and yes, typically male)
On some level - we all identify with the hero’s tragic flaw
Given this definition - Is Macbeth a tragic hero? Or is one of our previous interpretations better?

21. Final Motif Project Project Guidelines Project Scoring Guide
Work Time - This is due at the end of class.

22. Motif Work Time
You will have the remaining time to work efficiently and thoughtfully with your group to sum up your motif work.