End Act Three

October 1, 2019

Standards

RL.9-10.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone

RL.9-10.5 Analyze how an author’s choices concerning how to structure a text, order events within it, and manipulate time create effects such as mystery, tension, or surprise. 

Obj: I can determine meanings of words and phrases in Macbeth.

I can analyze how author's choices create mystery, tension, or surprise throughout the text structure. 

Starter

The Night of Enitharmon’s Joy (formerly called ‘Hecate’) by William Blake.
In act three, the reader is introduced to Hecate.
Which elements- words, color, texture, or mixed media- does the author or artist use to emphasize Hecate?
What can we infer about her role in the story?

Vocabulary: 

Word: Tone

Part of Speech:Adj.

Dictionary Definition: speaker’s attitude toward his subject.

Your Definition:

Activity:  What is a synonym for tone?

 1.   Macbeth Act Three, Scenes 4-6

Characters

Macbeth

Lords

Lady Macbeth

First Murderer

Lennox

Ross

First Witch

Hecate

Discussion Questions

Characterize Macbeth's actions during the dinner party.

Evaluate the implications of stated actions.

Analyze the role of the ghost.  Why include this?

Predict what destiny awaits Macbeth based on Hecate's speech.

Analyze the conversation between Lennox and Ross.

2.  Macbeth Movie

Compare and contrast the movie to the original production.

3.   Tracing a Word

Use the handout to complete the activity for one of the following words: 

Blood

Hands

Night

Sleep

You should include at THREE entries based one word of your choice.

Follow the instructions provided in the guideline section.

You may do this in a Google doc in your assignment folder.

Closure

How has the meaning of the word changed?