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Macbeth (2021)

Lesson 10

ELA

Unit 15

10th Grade

Lesson 10 of 23

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Lesson Overview

Objective

Independently read and analyze Act 3, Scene 3.

Readings and Materials

Play: Macbeth by William Shakespeare — Act 3, Scenes 2 and 3

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Lesson Map

Analyze the exposition of Macbeth, identifying the mood and the traits of major characters.

Macbeth — Act 1, Scenes 1-2

Characterize Macbeth and Banquo based on their reaction to the witches.

Macbeth — Act 1, Scene 3

Characterize King Duncan.

Macbeth — Act 1, Scene 4

Characterize Lady Macbeth. Analyze the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.

Macbeth — Act 1, Scene 5

Analyze Macbeth’s internal conflict in his soliloquy and explain how Lady Macbeth ultimately influences his decision.

Macbeth — Act 1, Scene 6

Analyze and explain Shakespeare’s use of the symbolism to convey Macbeth’s thoughts just before the murder.

Macbeth — Act 2, Scene 1

Analyze how Shakespeare builds both mood and suspense in this scene.

Describe the symbolism of “washing the hands."

Macbeth — Act 2, Scene 2

Explain how this scene contributes to the rising action of the play.

Macbeth — Act 2, Scene 3

Track Macbeth’s character development and changes since Act 1.

Macbeth — Act 2, Scene 4 and Act 3, Scene 1

Independently read and analyze Act 3, Scene 3.

Macbeth — Act 3, Scenes 2 and 3

Analyze and explain how Shakespeare reveals Macbeth’s humanity throughout this scene.

Macbeth — Act 3, Scene 4

Explain how Act 3, Scene 5 contributes to the plot as a whole.

Macbeth — Act 3, Scenes 5 and 6

Analyze the events of Act 4, Scene 1 and explain how they contribute to the falling action of the play.

Macbeth — Act 4, Scene 1

Explain how Shakespeare solidifies Macbeth’s ultimate fate in Act 4, Scene 2.

Macbeth — Act 4, Scene 2

Defend a position regarding Macduff’s loyalty.

Macbeth — Act 4, Scene 3

Explain the ways in which Macduff serves as a foil to Macbeth.

Macbeth — Act 4, Scene 3

Analyze the change in Lady Macbeth’s character and explain what caused it.

Macbeth — Act 5, Scene 1

Analyze and interpret the figurative language in this scene.

Explain how this scene relates to the prophecy.

Macbeth — Act 5, Scene 2

Explain how this scene reveals Macbeth’s humanity.

Macbeth — Act 5, Scene 3

Analyze Macbeth’s soliloquy to determine his mental state before the battle.

Macbeth — Act 5, Scenes 4-6

Explain how the denouement of the play restores order to the chaos.

Macbeth — Act 5, Scenes 7 and 8

Create and defend an argument about morality and Macbeth.

“Morality as Anti-Nature”

Content Assessment

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