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English III
THS BLOCK SCHEDULING
Mr. Scheef
August (15) - September (5)
Learning Goals:
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Students will be able to read and comprehend a variety of text
Students will learn to expand vocabulary
Students will be able to understand the writing process
Students will learn to develop a formal topic outline
Students will learn to organize, and prepare an autobiographical essay
“A” DAY
Wednesday
August (15)
English III
Welcome Back - Introductions
Classroom Expectations (BLOCK SCHEDULING) - Objectives – Philosophy – Computer Usage - AR
“Getting Started” Your challenge for today is ?” Goes in your notebook each morning. We will discuss.
Introduce:
Autobiographical Essay
a.
Topic Outline
b.
Final Draft Text
c.
Prepare an autobiographical brainstorming list - (assignment section notebook)
Discussion:
AB Brainstorming list
For Friday:
Bring to class a writing notebook (minimum 3 subjects)
Bring to class a three (3) ring binder
Bring to class your copy of classroom expectations
“A” DAY
Friday
August (17)
“Getting Started”
REVIEW:
REVIEW:
Introduce:
For Tuesday:
In your notebooks…Is life a straight line or a circle?
Expectations (BLOCK SCHEDULING) - Objectives – Philosophy – Computer
Usage
Topic Outline - Final Draft Text
Autobiographical Outline Format
Prepare and bring to class your first draft autobiographical topic outline. - Due BOC
Use the format provided and attached.
NOTE:
ALL first drafts are to be handwritten in black or blue ink.
NOTE:
For Thursday bring to class your AR book.
“A” DAY
Tuesday
August (21)
English III
English III
“Getting Started” In your note books…”Why is there______________?”
Student Responses: Autobiographical Topic Outline Format - Due BOC
Introduce:
Outline Revision Sheets - Revise First Draft Outline - Due EOC
For Thursday:
Final Draft Autobiographical Outline - (typed) – BOC
For Thursday:
Bring to class your AR book for this nine weeks.
NOTE:
You will need your RED Pen and highlighters to complete all revisions.
“A” DAY
Thursday
August (23)
English III
“Getting Started” In your notebooks…First Nine Weeks Resolution - (what, why and how)
REVIEW:
Final Draft AB Topic Outlines
Introduce:
First Draft Text Preparation
Lab Time:
Autobiographical Essay First Draft Text Development
Student Responses: Check student AR book titles
For Monday:
First Draft AB Essay Due – BOC
“A” DAY
Monday
August (27)
English III
“Getting Started”
REVIEW:
Introduce:
Complete:
For Wednesday:
Describe a situation in your life where weather has played a significant part.
First Draft Text Elements
First Draft Text Revisions - You will need your RED pens and highlighters.
First Draft Text Revisions
Final Draft Autobiographical Essay (Typed DS - use Garcia) - Due BOC
a.
Final Draft Autobiographical Outline and Revision Sheet
b.
Final Draft Autobiographical Text and Revision Sheet
NOTE: Be prepared to read aloud in class.
“A” DAY
Wednesday
August (29)
English III
“Getting Started” In your notebooks…Life is easiest when….
REVIEW and TURN IN: Final Autobiographical Outline and Essay
In Class: Read Autobiographical Essays Aloud
Introduce: Macbeth Literary Terms
“A” DAY
Friday
August (31)
English III
“Getting Started” In your notebooks…After 2.5 weeks of school your most favorite class is…explain why
Literary Terminology:
Macbeth
Introduce:
Macbeth Unit
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Overview of Assignments and Projects
b.
Macbeth video…Polanski’s Macbeth Act 1, Scene 1
“A” DAY
Wednesday
September (5)
English III
“Getting Started” In your notebooks…What’s on your mind…
REVIEW:
Macbeth Terminology in class
Introduce:
Macbeth Project Groups
Macbeth
Plot Line
Act I
Gabby - Jacob
Act II
Amber - Daniel - Wyatt
Act III Ethan - Dixie
Act IV Casey - Eric - Reuben
Act V
Chelcie - Donovan - Jesse
CAUTION - CAUTION - CAUTION - CAUTION
Please resist the TEMPTATION to consult online literary services for your
responses to this project. Online services such as: NovelGuide, enotes, etc.
are good for the purpose of obtaining background and the stimulation of critical
thinking. Using these online sources or similar internet services as a sole
resource in an attempt to complete this project will be considered “plagiarism.”
Plagiarists will receive a zero on this project. “SUCCESS IS A CHOICE”
At its conclusion this project will be sent to TURN-IT-IN for verification.
Group Act Summations - Power Point Presentation and Hardcopy
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Complete Character Descriptions
Theme Analysis - Motifs - Symbolism (imagery)
Plot Sequence - Include all major speeches and quotations
Complication Description
Conflict Development - Conflict Resolution
Crisis Implications
Protagonist - Antagonist
Motivation
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Title Slide, Works Cited Slide
No more than 4 bullets per slide
No more than 4 words per bullets
Macbeth Group Act Summation Deadlines:
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Act I - II
Act II - III
Act IV - V
Thursday September 16
Monday September 20
Wednesday September 22
Macbeth Individual Act Response Deadlines: Act I - II
Sept. 20
Act III - IV Sept. 22
Act V
Sept. 24
Act One (1)
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h.
Write out each question in black or blue ink and respond with specific details from the
assigned reading.
What are the witches planning at the beginning of act one?
What does the captain report about the battle to Duncan?
What title is given to Macbeth for bravery in the battle?
What happened to the original Thane of Cawdor?
How do the witches greet Macbeth after the battle?
What news is brought by Ross and Angus?
What happens that causes Macbeth to recalculate his ease of becoming king?
Act Two (2)
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What does Macbeth ask Banquo at the beginning of Act two (2)?
What is Macbeth doing in his soliloquy?
How guilty does Macbeth feel after committing the murder?
What does Macbeth wish the knocking could do?
What is the first reaction to the King’s death and who’s reaction is it?
What does Macbeth do to the supposed murderers and why?
What symbolism does Lady Macbeth’s fainting have and how is it ironic?
Why do Malcolm and Donalbain decide to flee?
Act Three (3)
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Write out each question in black or blue ink and respond with specific details from the
assigned reading.
What are the witches doing at the beginning of this act?
What three things does Macbeth learn from the witches and apparitions and how does he react to them?
How does Macbeth react to Macduff’s departure?
How does Macduff react to the news that his family has been slaughtered?
What action is taken by Macduff and Malcohm?
Act Five (5)
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Write out each question in black or blue ink and respond with specific details from the
assigned reading.
Why does Macbeth have Banquo killed?
Why does Macbeth hire murderers to kill Banquo?
How does Macbeth feel with his new found power?
What happens when the murderers try to kill Banquo and his son?
What does the ghost of Banquo do to Macbeth’s paranoia?
How does Lady Macbeth make her husband feel better after seeing the ghost?
Act Four (4)
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Write out each question in black or blue ink and respond with specific details from the
assigned reading.
Write out each question in black or blue ink and respond with specific details from the
assigned reading.
What significance does the doctor have?
Why won’t the doctor or the gentlewoman tell anyone what they have heard?
What is Macbeth’s current psychological condition?
How is the prophecy of Birnam Wood moving to Dusinane Hill fulfilled?
Why does Macbeth put his armor on when he goes out to battle?
What is said that frightens Macbeth before he is killed by Macduff?
Who decides who becomes king and who does he choose?
Macbeth Individual Quotation Analysis Deadlines: Thursday September 28
Note:
Complete in black or blue ink…WOTQ.
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Who is speaking?
What does the quote mean?
What act and scene does the quote appear?
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“Fair is foul and foul is fair…”
“So foul and fair a day I have not seen.”
“By pricking of my thumbs / something wicked this way comes.”
“What ! Can the devil speak true?”
“Nothing is…but what is not.”
“Thou canst not say I did it; never shake…Thy gory locks at me.”
“Hence, horrible shadow! Unreal mockery, hence.”
“What’s done can not be undone.”
“The patient must minister to himself.”
“You lack the season of all natures, sleep.”
Macbeth Writing Elements (TEST GRADE)
Individually:
From the list of essay questions…select (2) and prepare a detailed analysis using specific
information from the text. Use MLA source documentation for your in text citations.
Consult “Garcia.”
Minimum Two (2) typed double spaced pages per essay. (Not including MLA works cited page)
Due Date:
Thursday September 30
a.
Characterize the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. If the main theme of Macbeth
is ambition, whose ambition is the driving force of the play - Macbeth’s, Lady Macbeth’s or both?
b.
The fantastical and grotesque witches are among the most memorable figures in the play. Discuss
how does Shakespeare characterize the witches ? What is their significance in the play?
c.
Discuss the role that blood plays in Macbeth, particularly immediately following Duncan’s murder and
late in the play.
d.
What is the significance of Macbeth’s vision of the dagger and Banquo’s ghost in the play?
e.
Is Macbeth a moral play? Is justice served in the end of the play? Defend your response.
f.
Discuss in detail (4) major themes in Macbeth. Discuss how each theme contributes to the overall
plot (pattern of cause and effect) of the play?
g.
Compare and contrast Macbeth, Macduff, and Banquo. How are the alike? How are they different?
h.
Compare Lady Macbeth to one other woman in history?
i.
Discuss Macbeth’s visions and hallucinations. What role do they play in the development of his
character?