Macbeth+Act+I



Opening the Play 90 Minute Lesson and Homework

1. Open discussion on superstition papers and findings.

2. Since understanding Macbeth can be challenging due to the fast speed and large number of characters we meet, we are going to watch a summary of the play to help provide guiding points through your own reading. (6 minutes) Cliff Note Review of the play [|__http://youtu.be/UkBp-2fAbiU__]

3. Introduce Trial Project and Roles. Trial date is same day as Macbeth Feast and requires a two page essay with direct quotes from the play. Move into teams.

Survey for Picking Roles 4. Click here for a helpful Character Map PDF [|__http://www.folger.edu/documents/Macbeth%20Characters%20NEW1.pdf__]

5. Begin reading Act I in class paying close attention to how the play begins with dark omens, a bloody war, and the death of a traitor to the kingdom.

6. For homework, complete

7. __Also, for homework, create your own storyboard with: []__

In case link doesn't work, create a user name and find my classroom with information below.

Storyboard That Url: [] Class Name mrsoverly Access Key: certain33