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6 Nsɛmmisa

Hyɛ no nsow a efi ɔkyerɛwfo no hɔ:

Act 1 Scene 2 of Macbeth

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Do Now (10 Minutes)

Ɛhia

If we only learn about someone through someone else's perspective, how might that shape your opinion? Provide an example of a time this happened in your life.

I DO (5 minutes)

We Do (20 Minutes)

Read Act 1 Scene 2.

Annotate for:

words describing Macbeth
Violent imagery
Expressions of loyalty and bravery

What kind of person does the captain describe?
- Why do we believe him?
What kind of soldier does he admire?
What details make Macbeth admirable?
- What details make Macbeth a 'red flag'?

You Do (15 Minutes)

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1.A

Exit Ticket (10 Minutes)

ENG LIT U5L3

Last updated 5 months ago

6 Nsɛmmisa

Hyɛ no nsow a efi ɔkyerɛwfo no hɔ:

Act 1 Scene 2 of Macbeth

Akwankyerɛ

null

Do Now (10 Minutes)

Ɛhia

If we only learn about someone through someone else's perspective, how might that shape your opinion? Provide an example of a time this happened in your life.

I DO (5 minutes)

What is a TRAGIC HERO?

According to Aristotle, a tragic hero is typically:

Of noble birth or standing
admired for qualities such as bravery or honor
flawed by a singular weakness
doomed to a reversal of fortune (good luck -> bad luck)
Aware of their mistakes too late to save themselves
Can WIn audience sympathy despite terrible actions

As we learn more about who Macbeth is, think about how many of these boxes his character checks.

We Do (20 Minutes)

Read Act 1 Scene 2.

Annotate for:

words describing Macbeth
Violent imagery
Expressions of loyalty and bravery

What kind of person does the captain describe?
- Why do we believe him?
What kind of soldier does he admire?
What details make Macbeth admirable?
- What details make Macbeth a 'red flag'?

You Do (15 Minutes)

Ɛhia

Using at least 2 details from the Captain's speech, explain what Shakespeare reveals about Macbeth's character and motives before he even appears on stage.

1.A

Exit Ticket (10 Minutes)

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1.D

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3.E

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3.E

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1.A

ENG LIT U5L3

If we only learn about someone through someone else's perspective, how might that shape your opinion? Provide an example of a time this happened in your life.

ENG LIT U5L3

If we only learn about someone through someone else's perspective, how might that shape your opinion? Provide an example of a time this happened in your life.

Using at least 2 details from the Captain's speech, explain what Shakespeare reveals about Macbeth's character and motives before he even appears on stage.

Using at least 2 details from the Captain's speech, explain what Shakespeare reveals about Macbeth's character and motives before he even appears on stage.

In Act 1, Scene 2, how does the Sergeant describe Macbeth’s actions on the battlefield?

What major conflict is reported to King Duncan in this scene?

What reward does King Duncan decide to give Macbeth after hearing the battle reports?

What trait of King Duncan is most clearly revealed by his response to the Thane of Cawdor’s betrayal?

In Act 1, Scene 2, how does the Sergeant describe Macbeth’s actions on the battlefield?

What major conflict is reported to King Duncan in this scene?

What reward does King Duncan decide to give Macbeth after hearing the battle reports?

What trait of King Duncan is most clearly revealed by his response to the Thane of Cawdor’s betrayal?