Remediation

September 25, 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

Get together with the people who picked the same word to trace.

In groups, create a word web with at least 20 words.

Use the picture as a model.

Then, connect your word to a character and explain how it relates. 

Vocabulary: 

Word: Synonym 

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: one of two or more words or expressions of the same language that have the same or nearly the same meaning in some or all senses

Your Definition:

Activity:  Come is the most frequent word in Macbeth, used 52 times.

Write a synonym for the word come.

Activity

1.  Practice Test Review

In pairs, you will be assigned one to two questions from the benchmark.

Work together to find the right answer.

Make sure you can explain the logic behind your decision to the class. 

2.  Remediation

Log in to usatestprep.

You will see an assignment called Theme Practice.

You have two attempts to complete the ten questions.

I will average in your highest score to help earn a higher score on your benchmark. 

3.  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?

Closure

What could help you on future benchmarks?