Macbeth: Act Two Scenes Three-Four

September 26, 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

I'll Make A Man Out of You 

Connect this song to Macbeth by identifying a line that relates to one of the characters.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Prompt book 

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition:  a copy of a play with directions for performance used by a theater prompter

Your Definition:

Activity:  Why would a promptbook be necessary for directing a skit/play?

Activity

1.  Macbeth Act Two Scenes Three-Four

Characters 

Porter

Macduff

Lennox

Macbeth

Lady Macbeth

Banquo

Donalbain

Malcolm

Old Man

Ross

Discussion Questions

What is the role and significance of the porter?

What words support your conclusions?

Characterize and compare Macduff to Macbeth.

Why include the scene with the old man and Ross?

2.  Macbeth Movie

Pay attention to the choices the director made to act out these two scenes.  

3.  Promptbook 

In small groups you will work together to complete the promptbook handout for a scene in act two.

Then, using the notes you record, you will act out the scene for the class.

Remember, this is your version/vision of the play so you can add or delete anything you deem necessary. 

Groups

Scene One

Scene Two

Scene Three Lines 1-85

Scene Three Lines 86-End

Scene Four

Closure

What was one insight you gained from the prompt book ?