1. Warming up with 3GT (or maybe 4 or 5 good things?)
2. Considering your values and anticipating what Macbeth will be about with this freewriting guide
3. Exploring this semester's course overview and expectations and reflections on your feedback from first semester
4. Entering the superstitious world of Macbeth with your grid groups
Topic #1: How superstitious are you? Try out some (or all) of the topics below to get started.
Do you believe in beginner's luck?
Do you avoid stepping on cracks?
Do you refuse to open umbrellas indoors?
When you blow out your birthday candles, do you make a wish?
Before a big sports game, performance, test, etc., do you perform some kind of ritual or carry a good luck charm?
Do you try to avoid the number 13?
Do you ever knock on wood?
When you see a penny, do you pick it up for good luck?
Do you believe that bad things happen in threes?
Do you consider yourself to be a superstitious person?
Topic #2: Why do you think we have superstitions? Where might they come from, and we do we (or don't we) like to believe in them?Topic #3: What weird, superstitious stuff can you find out about Macbeth? For example, why won't people in the theatre business refer to this play by its name? Discuss some of the "incidents" that have played into this superstition. Also, Roman Polanski produced one of the most famous film versions of this play. What horrific event happened just before he created this film?
At the bottom of the grid: Based on your research so far, make a prediction: I think that Macbeth is about...
5. Starting a new English 10 tradition together: Friday Freewrites! Start submitting your photos now.
HW:
1. For THURSDAY: Please ask your parents to read and sign the course overview and expectations; signed sheet due Thursday.
2. For FRIDAY: Submit your Friday Freewrite photos via email (kleclaire@lps.k12.co.us)
3. If you are planning on purchasing your own copy of Macbeth, please do so this week. If you're using a school copy, BRING STICKY NOTES TO CLASS.
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