Manipulated Macbeth: January 17, 2019

Focus: To what extent is Macbeth manipulated, and to what extent are his evil plans his fault?

1. Warming up three different film versions of Lady Macbeth
(1971--18:43, 2015--18:41, 2010--18:19)

In your warm-up Google doc:

• How would you describe her physical appearance in each clip?
• How would you describe the way she interacts with Macbeth in each clip?
• Which film best fits the way you imagine her?

2. Reading Act 1, scenes 6 and 7 and attempting to understand Lady Macbeth's manipulative skills

Three sticky notes:

• What makes Lady Macbeth so untrustworthy/deceptive?
• Specifically, what techniques does she use to manipulate Macbeth?
• How would you describe Macbeth in these scenes?

3. Trying out a partner "quiz" on Macbeth, Act 1

HW:
1. For FRIDAY:

• Complete this exercise from IXL Writing Strategies, Level J: Use Parallel Structure (O.1).

• Banned book proposal, signatures, and actual book due TOMORROW. Please remember to type and PRINT your proposal.

2. ONGOING: Complete word traces for Act 1; PLEASE MAKE SURE IT'S IN YOUR SHARED MACBETH FOLDER AND THAT YOU HAVE TITLED IT "WORD TRACE."