Symbolism in Act 1: January 24, 2019

Focus: What does the film version of Macbeth reveal about the play's symbolism?

1. Warming up with 15-20 minutes of IXL and word trace entries

DUE TOMORROW:

• PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR WORD TRACE ENTRIES ARE COMPLETE FOR ALL OF ACT 1 AND THE BEGINNING OF ACT 2.

• Complete IXL Writing Strategies, Level J: Remove Redundant Words or Phrases (O.2)

2.  Interpreting the 2015 film version of Macbeth
(beginning to 36:45; around 31:16 skip ahead to 32:15)

As you watch, use your note catcher (handout) to try out the following task:

• Find THREE symbolic choices made by the director.  Consider the actors, colors, objects, movements, and anything else that involved the director making a specific choice in turning this play into a film.

• Why do you think he made these choices?

• What did the film specifically help clarify for you?

3. Wrapping up with an exit ticket

HW:
For TOMORROW:

• Make sure your word traces are up-to-date for all of Act 1 and the beginning of Act 2. I will start checking them over the weekend.

• Reach a score of 85 in IXL Writing Strategies, Level J: Remove Redundant Words or Phrases (O.2)

• Bring your banned book to class.