Act Four Skits

October 4, 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. 

Free Write Friday

Vocabulary 

Word: Mystery

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain

Your Definition:

Activity: How is mystery created in Macbeth?

Activity: 

1.  Promptbook 

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

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

4.1 lines 1-87

4.1 lines 88- end

4.2

4.3 lines 1-158

4.3 159-end

You will have time to add notes to your promptbook, create your script, practice the skit and perform!

For each skit answer the following question: 

How did the director's choices change from the original play?

Closure

What did you learn from acting out the play?