Bellwork #1:SW discuss and interpret meaning of Macbeth’s guided notes.SW listen and discuss Act 1, scene 1 of Macbeth and apply 3 column notes to this section.

• If Shakespeare were to write a play about your life, what would it be? A comedy, a tragedy, a romance, or a combination?

• Explain your choice.

Bellwork #2:SW actively read, listen, and discuss Act 1, scene 2-3.SW use literature circle roles and apply them to these sections.

• Create a tree map:• Title it: Literary Terms• Divide it into 3 categories: Tragedies, Tragic Flaws,

and Foils.• Think back on past plays, stories, and poems that you

have read this year or in previous years and come up with 3-5 different examples in each category.

Bellwork #3:SW actively read, discuss, and interpret Act 1, scene 4-7.SW create 3 column notes with a focus on relationship with the king and Lady Macbeth.

• Analyze and interpret the meaning of the following Shakespearean quote: Who said it? Who did they say it to? What does it mean?

“Come what come may, time and the hour runs through the roughest day” (Macbeth 1.3).

Bellwork #4:SW analyze, interpret, and critically read Act II, scene 1-2.SW apply their Lit. roles to these scenes and share out their findings.

• Analyze and interpret the following Shakespearean quote: Who said it? Who did they say it to? What does it mean?

“Look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under’t” (Macbeth 1.5).

Bellwork #5:SW analyze and interpret Act II, scene 3-4.SW SSR+ with scene 3 of Act II.SW create a 3 column notes with an emphasis on Comic relief and Duncan’s sons.

• Analyze and interpret the following Shakespearean quote: Who said it? Who did they say it to? What does it mean?

“There’s daggers in men’s smiles” (Macbeth 2.3).

Bellwork #6:SW review concepts of Act I and II with stations built on concepts from these acts.SW discuss concepts they learned and share out with each other.SW apply what they have learned from Act 1 & 2 on a quiz.

• Analyze the following quote: What does it mean? What is it’s purpose? Why does Shakespeare use this technique?

Porter: Knock, Knock! Who’s there, I’ th’ name of Beelzebub? Here’s a farmer that hanged himself on the expectation of plenty. Come in time, have napkins enough about you, here you’l swear for ‘t (Macbeth 2:3).

Bellwork #7:SW critically read, interpret, and discuss Act 3, scene 1-3.SW apply Literature roles to these scenes.

• Answer true or false to the following statements:

1. Shakespeare is the author of Macbeth.2. All of Shakespeare’s tragedies have a double

climax, which is called the Catastrophe.3.Macbeth was the King of England.4. “Fair is foul, and foul is fair” is a famous quote

from Macbeth.

Bellwork #8:SW critically read, interpret, and analyze Act 3, scene 4-7 and create a flow map based upon the events.

• Describe how roles have reversed with Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. How have both of them changed. For the better or worse?

Bellwork #9:SW apply what they know on a quiz on Act 3.SW critically read, interpret, and discuss Act 4, scene 1-2.SW write three column notes based upon these sections.• List the 3 apparitions shown to Macbeth by

the witches.

• Explain what each apparition means.

Bellwork #10:SW SSR to an AoW based upon innate qualities of humans and discuss as a class.SW critically read and interpret Act 4, scene 3

• In Act 3, Macbeth says, “…blood will have blood.” What does he mean?

• When talking to Lady Macbeth, he says: “We are yet young in deed.” What does he mean?

Bellwork #11:SW critically read, interpret, and discuss Act 5, scene 1-3.SW create 3 column notes based upon Act 5.• What does it mean to be not “woman

born”?

• Who do you suspect this man will be?

Bellwork #12: SW critically read and discuss Act 5, scenes 4-8.SW apply Literature roles to these scenes.• The idea of “hand-washing” has appeared in Act

II Scene II, when Lady Macbeth tells Macbeth to wash his hands after he killed King Duncan.

• Lady Macbeth also “washes her hands” in Act V.

• What is the deeper meaning of “hand-washing”?

Bellwork #13: SW apply concepts learned from Macbeth on an Act 4 & 5 quiz.SW discuss their group project and the scene they want to reenact.

• Which character in the play has made the biggest transformation in your opinion from good to bad or vise versa.

Bellwork #14:SW view The modern day Macbeth and make comparisons to the old version.SW discuss their projects and pick their groups and scenes they will reenact.

• Which scene is the most dramatic, in your opinion? What type of props would you create with it? How would you make it interesting without verbalizing it? Explain.

Bellwork #15:SW apply concepts learned from Macbeth to the film version of the play.SW work on their group project and discuss the scene they want to reenact.• Create bubble maps based on the

following characters: -Macbeth

– Banquo– Macduff– L. Macbeth

Bellwork #16:SW compare/contrast the Modern Macbeth to the original Macbeth.SW create a double-bubble based on the similarities and differences.SW continue to work on their projects and essays for their most influential books.

• Create a Double-Bubble map based upon the original Macbeth and the modern day Macbeth. 5 similarities/5 differences on each side. Don’t forget the FOR and question.

Bellwork #17:SW find three pieces of evidence from the play to support whether they feel Macbeth is innately evil or good, or whether it was a combination of environmental influences and genetics.

• Create a Tree Map with 3 pieces of evidence to support your claim. Then, support each piece with reasoning.

Bellwork #18:SW put the finishing touches on their projects due tomorrow.SW create an argumentative paragraph(s) based upon Macbeth.

• What is the most influential book you have ever read? Why do you feel it influenced you the most? Explain.

Bellwork #19:SW SSR + for 15-20 mins and respond to the prompt below.SW critique other group presentations/interpretations of scenes in class.SW demonstrate their interpretation of a scene in Macbeth with their group.

• Pull 2 golden lines from your reading and explain why you think they are the most relevant (Place in you SSR log).

• Critique the presentations you see with a tree map for each group listing their strengths and weaknesses (2 of each).

Bellwork #20:SW SSR + for 15-20 mins. And respond to a prompt.SW demonstrate their interpretation of a scene in Macbeth with their group presentations.SW begin reviewing for their unit exam.

1. Why was Polynieces, Antigone’s brother, forbidden from being buried?

2. Who is known as the “father of drama”?

3. What was King Creon’s tragic flaw?

Bellwork #21:SW finish presenting any Macbeth projects and submit their essays.SW continue to review for the Unit Exam.SW work on grammar practice for their post test.1. How many years did Grendel terrorize

Hrothgar’s men?

2. In The Canterbury Tales Prologue, during which month does pilgrimage take place?

3. How does the Pardoner make his living?

Bellwork #22:SW continue reviewing for their unit exam.SW take a grammar post test.SW review grammar questions and answers.

1. How many husbands did the Wife of Bath have?

2. In “The Wife of Bath’s Tale”, what did the Knight do that caused him to be punished by the king and queen?

3. In “The Wife of Bath’s Tale”, what does the Knight need to find out in order to save his life?

Bellwork #23:SW Review in groups for their unit exam.SW create a chart paper review for their unit exam.

• SSR + for 15-20 mins. and respond to a prompt.

• While I was reading I thought…..• I was surprised that…..but knew that….• It reminded me of …. From ____, because….• I was disappointed that……but intrigued that

…..

Bellwork #24:SW gallery walk to get information from other groups to share out and discuss based on their unit exam.SW will review for their unit exam.

• Gallery Walk for Unit Review

Bellwork #25:SW review for their unit exam. SW apply their knowledge to a unit exam.

• No Bellwork: Review for 5 mins and turn in your unit review.

Bellwork #26:SW continue reviewing for the Final Exam.SW go through their portfolios as a self assessment.SW create a letter of intent for their class work this semester.

• What grade do you deserve in this class? Why? Please back this up with proof and evidence to support your grade.

Bellwork #27:SW SSR+ for 20 mins.SW review for their finals with excerpts from Khan academy.

• SSR+ for 20 mins and respond to a prompt in your logs.

Bellwork #28:SW review for their final exam with excerpts from Khan academy.

• What are your goals for next semester. Name at least two. What will you do to obtain them? Explain.

Bellwork #29: SW SSR+ for 20 mins.SW review for their finals with excerpts from Khan academy.

• SSR+ for 20 mins and respond to a prompt in your logs.

SSR+ Prompt• How does Malcolm try to determine if

Macduff is trustworthy? • What is meant by Ross when he says,

"They were well at peace when I did leave 'em?" 

• What does Macduff mean when he says, "I shall do so, but I must also feel it as a man?" How does this differ from the way masculinity has been portrayed throughout the play?