Level English IV
Read Macbeth Act IV and complete the accompanying study guide.
Friday, November 30, 2007
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Synthesis Essay
Level English IV
On Dec. 12 and 13 (Weds. and Thurs.), you will be required to write your Senior Synthesis Essay in class. Please read the following prompt below:
In a well-developed, formal, multi-paragraph essay respond to ONE of the following prompts:
How does the literature of the Anglo-Saxon, Medieval, and Renaissance periods reveal the philosophy of each era?
How does the literature of the Anglo-Saxon, Medieval, and Renaissance periods reflect the evolution of the hero?
Requirements:
Address each period (Anglo-Saxon, Medieval, and Renaissance; think Beowulf, Sir Gawain or The Death of Arthur, and Macbeth)
Address at least one work from each period
Use specific and relevant details from each work
Use standard conventions for formal writing
Use MLA format
*** Advance preparation is necessary for your success on this assignment. No materials will be allowed in the testing / writing area.
On Dec. 12 and 13 (Weds. and Thurs.), you will be required to write your Senior Synthesis Essay in class. Please read the following prompt below:
In a well-developed, formal, multi-paragraph essay respond to ONE of the following prompts:
How does the literature of the Anglo-Saxon, Medieval, and Renaissance periods reveal the philosophy of each era?
or
How does the literature of the Anglo-Saxon, Medieval, and Renaissance periods reflect the evolution of the hero?
Requirements:
Address each period (Anglo-Saxon, Medieval, and Renaissance; think Beowulf, Sir Gawain or The Death of Arthur, and Macbeth)
Address at least one work from each period
Use specific and relevant details from each work
Use standard conventions for formal writing
Use MLA format
*** Advance preparation is necessary for your success on this assignment. No materials will be allowed in the testing / writing area.
Nov. 29, 2007: Homework
Level English IV
You should read all of Macbeth Act III and complete the accompanying study guide. Read the entry below for further motivation.
You should read all of Macbeth Act III and complete the accompanying study guide. Read the entry below for further motivation.
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Nov. 28, 2007: Homework
Level English IV
You should read all of Macbeth Act III and answer the accompanying study guide questions. Physically write out your answers as you pore over this study guide; you will be rewarded for your efforts on Friday.
You should read all of Macbeth Act III and answer the accompanying study guide questions. Physically write out your answers as you pore over this study guide; you will be rewarded for your efforts on Friday.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Nov. 27, 2007: Test Prep
Level English IV
Please study and reconsider:
-Act 1 Scene 3: Banquo and Macbeth's reactions to the witches' prophecies as well as their reactions to the fulfillment of the first prophecy concerning Cawdor.
-Act 1 Scene 4
-Act 1 Scene 5: Lady Mac's reading of Macbeth's letter, the two speeches that follow, and her pitch of the murderous plot to Macbeth.
-Act 1 Scene 7: Lady Mac's persuasive techniques and Macbeth's conflicted morals.
-Act 2 Scene 2: The immediate aftermath of King Duncan's murder i.e. Macbeth and Lady Macbeth's reactions to the murder.
-"Fair is foul. Foul is fair." Consider the meaning and appearances of this motif/theme in Macbeth.
-What do we know about the limitations of the witches' powers? Consider the beginning of Act 1 Scene 3 and the discussion of the "bark."
-Examine the details of King Duncan's murder.
-Consider Macbeth as a tragic hero.
The Great Chain of Being
As explained in your handout, this philosophy taught that every thing in the universe was ordered within a particular realm, and when one realm became disordered, other realms consequently became disordered too. According to this philosophy, kings ruled the political realm, reason ruled the realm of mental faculties, husbands and fathers ruled the familial realm, etc. Shakespeare presents this philosophy in Macbeth through the events that surround Macbeth's inner turmoil and conflict: ambition overpowers reason (the realm of mental faculties), which results in King Duncan's murder and Macbeth's ascent to power (the political realm), which results in horses turning to cannabalism and horrible storms (the natural realm). All of these realms are related (the idea of "correspondences"), so when one realm becomes disordered, the others follow suit. In addition, Lady Macbeth over-powers and controls her husband, which represents disorder in the familial realm.
Read Lennox's lines from Act 2 Scene 2 at the top of page 326. He discusses the horrible weather and his fears of what might have happened during the night. Also, read the beginning of Act 2 Scene 4 as Ross and the old man discuss the recent odd occurences in nature.
Please study and reconsider:
-Act 1 Scene 3: Banquo and Macbeth's reactions to the witches' prophecies as well as their reactions to the fulfillment of the first prophecy concerning Cawdor.
-Act 1 Scene 4
-Act 1 Scene 5: Lady Mac's reading of Macbeth's letter, the two speeches that follow, and her pitch of the murderous plot to Macbeth.
-Act 1 Scene 7: Lady Mac's persuasive techniques and Macbeth's conflicted morals.
-Act 2 Scene 2: The immediate aftermath of King Duncan's murder i.e. Macbeth and Lady Macbeth's reactions to the murder.
-"Fair is foul. Foul is fair." Consider the meaning and appearances of this motif/theme in Macbeth.
-What do we know about the limitations of the witches' powers? Consider the beginning of Act 1 Scene 3 and the discussion of the "bark."
-Examine the details of King Duncan's murder.
-Consider Macbeth as a tragic hero.
The Great Chain of Being
As explained in your handout, this philosophy taught that every thing in the universe was ordered within a particular realm, and when one realm became disordered, other realms consequently became disordered too. According to this philosophy, kings ruled the political realm, reason ruled the realm of mental faculties, husbands and fathers ruled the familial realm, etc. Shakespeare presents this philosophy in Macbeth through the events that surround Macbeth's inner turmoil and conflict: ambition overpowers reason (the realm of mental faculties), which results in King Duncan's murder and Macbeth's ascent to power (the political realm), which results in horses turning to cannabalism and horrible storms (the natural realm). All of these realms are related (the idea of "correspondences"), so when one realm becomes disordered, the others follow suit. In addition, Lady Macbeth over-powers and controls her husband, which represents disorder in the familial realm.
Read Lennox's lines from Act 2 Scene 2 at the top of page 326. He discusses the horrible weather and his fears of what might have happened during the night. Also, read the beginning of Act 2 Scene 4 as Ross and the old man discuss the recent odd occurences in nature.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Thanksgiving Break: Homework
Level English IV
Take this holiday to read through Act II in Macbeth and thoroughly complete the study guides for both Acts I and II if you have yet to do this. Hint, hint.
Take this holiday to read through Act II in Macbeth and thoroughly complete the study guides for both Acts I and II if you have yet to do this. Hint, hint.
Friday, November 16, 2007
Nov. 16, 2007: Homework
Level English IV
Your homework for this weekend is to thoroughly answer questions 2 and 4 on page 333 of your textbook. These questions cover Macbeth Act 2, which you should have already read. This homework is due on Monday at the beginning of class. Enjoy your weekend.
Literary Genres
Study for your Renaissance quiz on Monday; remember to use both your lecture notes as well as the guided reading fill-in-the-blank worksheet we gave you last week.
Your homework for this weekend is to thoroughly answer questions 2 and 4 on page 333 of your textbook. These questions cover Macbeth Act 2, which you should have already read. This homework is due on Monday at the beginning of class. Enjoy your weekend.
Literary Genres
Study for your Renaissance quiz on Monday; remember to use both your lecture notes as well as the guided reading fill-in-the-blank worksheet we gave you last week.
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Nov. 15, 2007: Homework
Level English IV
Again, all level English IV students should read Macbeth Act II for Friday. I gave you the study guide to "guide" your reading tonight; my hope is that such a study guide will help you understand the text and facilitate intelligent discussion in class.
Literary Genres
Reminder: We'll review the Renaissance material from both the lecture and the text tomorrow in preparation for a quiz on Monday.
Again, all level English IV students should read Macbeth Act II for Friday. I gave you the study guide to "guide" your reading tonight; my hope is that such a study guide will help you understand the text and facilitate intelligent discussion in class.
Literary Genres
Reminder: We'll review the Renaissance material from both the lecture and the text tomorrow in preparation for a quiz on Monday.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Nov. 14, 2007: Homework
All level English IV students should read Macbeth Act II and answer the study guide questions for Friday; in other words, be prepared to discuss Act II as a class on Friday. Thanks to all those who completed their Macbeth script analyses on time; to those who have yet to turn this work in, the assignment will be accepted on Friday (that is, one day late) for a 50. Happy reading to you all.
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