1. Warm-up How are women portrayed in movies, television shows, or even in Macbeth? Give specific examples. How are women portrayed in movies, television shows, or even in Macbeth? Give specific examples.

2. Standards ELACC11-12W1: Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. ELACC11-12W1: Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. ELACC11-12W4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. ELACC11-12W4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. ELACC11-12RL6: Analyze a case in which grasping point of view requires distinguishing what is directly stated in a text from what is really meant (e.g., satire, sarcasm, irony, or understatement). ELACC11-12RL6: Analyze a case in which grasping point of view requires distinguishing what is directly stated in a text from what is really meant (e.g., satire, sarcasm, irony, or understatement). Essential Question How does using specific textual evidence strengthen an argument? How does using specific textual evidence strengthen an argument? How do we tell truth from lies in literature? How do we tell truth from lies in literature?

3. Act IV, Scene 1 Macbeth revisits the witches. Macbeth revisits the witches. a floating head warns him to beware Macduff. a floating head warns him to beware Macduff. a bloody child tells him he won’t be defeated by someone born from a woman a bloody child tells him he won’t be defeated by someone born from a woman a crowned child holding a tree tells him that he is safe until Birnam Wood moves to Dunsinane Hill. a crowned child holding a tree tells him that he is safe until Birnam Wood moves to Dunsinane Hill. a procession of eight crowned kings walks by, the last carrying a mirror. Banquo’s ghost walks at the end of the line. a procession of eight crowned kings walks by, the last carrying a mirror. Banquo’s ghost walks at the end of the line. The witches vanish before explaining the last vision. The witches vanish before explaining the last vision. Setting: a cavern with a boiling cauldron

4. Act IV, Scene 2 Lady Macduff comforts and is comforted by her young son after being told Macduff is an accused traitor. Lady Macduff comforts and is comforted by her young son after being told Macduff is an accused traitor. Although warned by the Thane of Ross to escape before it is too late, Lady Macduff is encountered by Macbeth's henchmen, who brutally kill both her and her son. Although warned by the Thane of Ross to escape before it is too late, Lady Macduff is encountered by Macbeth's henchmen, who brutally kill both her and her son. Setting: Fife. Macduff’s castle

5. Act IV, Scene 3 Malcolm (Duncan’s son) tests the loyalty of Macduff. Malcolm (Duncan’s son) tests the loyalty of Macduff. Malcolm makes Macduff angry at Macbeth. Malcolm makes Macduff angry at Macbeth. Ross tells Macduff that his family has been killed. Ross tells Macduff that his family has been killed. Macduff joins the rebel army and also declares revenge against Macbeth. Macduff joins the rebel army and also declares revenge against Macbeth. England’s king (Edward the Confessor) is helping Malcolm. England’s king (Edward the Confessor) is helping Malcolm. Setting: England. In front of the King’s palace

6. Activity Choices Therapy Write out a script of a therapy session between either Macbeth and Lady Macbeth or Macbeth and Banquo. Write out a script of a therapy session between either Macbeth and Lady Macbeth or Macbeth and Banquo. Write evidence to the side. Write evidence to the side. At least one and a half pages. At least one and a half pages. Be a Lawyer Decide whether to defend or prosecute Lady Macbeth. Compile evidence to support your claim. Decide whether to defend or prosecute Lady Macbeth. Compile evidence to support your claim. Be prepared to argue claims of the opposition. Be prepared to argue claims of the opposition. At least one and a half pages. At least one and a half pages.

7. Summary Chart Create three questions that you think would be good for a quiz or test on Macbeth. Create three questions that you think would be good for a quiz or test on Macbeth. Exit Slip Catch up through Act III. Catch up through Act III. Homework Finish reading Act IV. Finish reading Act IV.