ELA

3. Start the play! (25-30 min)

November 13th, 2024

2. Take notes on main themes of Macbeth (15-20 min)

1. Hello/attendance(5 min)

today's agenda

FATE

Merriam-Webster

A) the will or principle or determining cause by which things in general are believed to come to be as they are or events to happen as they do: destiny.

FATE

Do you believe in fate? Why or why not? Would you prefer to know your fate if you could? Why or why not?

FATE

Some people believe we are only just tapping into the power of the human mind. Do you believe there are those who can read the future or who have supernatural powers? Why or why not?

FATE

Imagine you had your fortune told and found out that your greatest dream is going to come true. Will you take action to ensure that it does or just let fate take its course? Why?

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW...

-Macbeth is set in 1040 AD. -Macbeth was written for King James I of England. -Macbeth was a real Scottish king; however, very little of the play is a true account of his life. -Witchcraft plays a large role in Macbeth. People in this time period thought witches were real and that they often tried to corrupt people. -Macbeth is a tragedy. Playgoers knew that a tragedy meant that the play would not end well, but it would either teach them something about human nature or leave then questioning human nature.

Power and corruption

The power of guilt

TOPICS IN MACBETH

Fate VS. Destiny

ESSENTIAL QUESTION

Do the witches see the evil in Macbeth and bring it out of him or is Macbeth a honorable man who is tricked into evil by the witches?

With a sense of unease, Amelia realised she had been here before… Matt slammed the car into reverse, but it was already too late… Whatever that object in the sky was, it was becoming increasingly clear that only I could see it…

writing prompt

questions, comments, concerns?

thank you and have a great rest of the day!