Unit 2 Anchor Texts
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Macbeth: Act I
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Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Concept Vocabulary
revolt
assault
rebellious
captivity
flout
treasons
Skill Vocabulary
tragedies
internal conflict
soliloquy
Analyze Craft & Structure
Analyze Craft & Structure
Focus: Structure
Standard(s)
๐ 11-12.R.10 Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of structures across multiple texts about similar topics/themes, including whether the structures make points or events clear, effective, convincing, or engaging.
Supports/Resources
Mini Lessons: Elements of Tragedy
Word Study
Word Study
Focus: Latin Root: -bell-
Standard(s)
11-12.R.9 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.ย
Supports/Resources
โณSpeaking & Listening
โณSpeaking & Listening
Focus: Soliloquy
Standard(s)
11-12.SL.3 Use appropriate language, grammar, organization, development, and delivery styles appropriate to purpose and audience for formal or informal contexts.
Support/Resources
Macbeth: Act II
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Concept Vocabulary
allegiance
equivocate
counterfeit
stealthy
sacreligious
breach
Skill Vocabulary
iambic foot
trochaic foot
anapestic foot
iambic pentameter
blank verse
prose
comic relief
Analyze Craft & Structure
Analyze Craft & Structure
Focus: Structure
Standard(s)
๐ 11-12.R.10 Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of structures across multiple texts about similar topics/themes, including whether the structures make points or events clear, effective, convincing, or engaging.
Supports/Resources
Word Study
Word Study
Focus: Patterns of Word Changes
Standard(s)
11-12.R.9 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.ย
Supports/Resources
Writing to Sources
Writing to Sources
Focus: Psychological Report
Standard(s)
๐ 11-12.W.1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of complex topics or texts, using logical reasoning and relevant, sufficient evidence, and provide a conclusion that follows from and supports the argument presented.ย
Support/Resources
Macbeth: Act III
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Concept Vocabulary
foully
incensed
enragesrancors
malice
malevolence
Skill Vocabulary
crisis
turning point
climax
catastrophe
Analyze Craft & Structure
Analyze Craft & Structure
Focus: Structure
Standard(s)
๐ 11-12.RL.7 Analyze how an author develops a text through complex and/or dynamic characters, interaction with other characters, and advancement of the plot or development of the theme.ย
๐ 11-12.R.10 Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of structures across multiple texts about similar topics/themes, including whether the structures make points or events clear, effective, convincing, or engaging.
Supports/Resources
Word Study
Word Study
Focus: Latin Prefix: mal-
Standard(s)
11-12.R.9 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.ย
Supports/Resources
Speaking & Listening
Speaking & Listening
๐ก Teacher Tip: This activity can be very insightful, as students are deeply analyzing Macbeth and/or Lady Macbeth. However, for pacing, consider modifying this task, perhaps focusing on the analysis discussion instead of the oral recitation.
Focus: Oral Recitation
Standard(s)
11-12.SL.3 Use appropriate language, grammar, organization, development, and delivery styles appropriate to purpose and audience for formal or informal contexts.
Support/Resources
Macbeth: Act IV
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Concept Vocabulary
pernicious
treacherous
integrity
laudable
avaricious
sanctity
Skill Vocabulary
imagery
archetypal
Analyze Craft & Structure
Analyze Craft & Structure
Focus: Imagery & Archetypes
Standard(s)
๐ 11-12.R.5 Cite relevant textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including analyzing where the text implies ambiguity.ย
๐ 11-12.RL.7 Analyze how an author develops a text through complex and/or dynamic characters, interaction with other characters, and advancement of the plot or development of the theme.ย
Supports/Resources
Word Study
Word Study
Focus: Antonyms
Standard(s)
11-12.R.9 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.ย
Supports/Resources
Conventions & Style
Conventions & Style
Macbeth: Act V
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Concept Vocabulary
perturbation
agitation
purge
antidote
pristine
usurper
Skill Vocabulary
tragic character
tragic flaw
dramatic irony
Analyze Craft & Structure
Analyze Craft & Structure
Focus: Shakespearean Tragedy
Standard(s)
๐ 11-12.R.5 Cite relevant textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including analyzing where the text implies ambiguity.ย
๐ 11-12.RL.7 Analyze how an author develops a text through complex and/or dynamic characters, interaction with other characters, and advancement of the plot or development of the theme.ย
๐ 11-12.R.10 Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of structures across multiple texts about similar topics/themes, including whether the structures make points or events clear, effective, convincing, or engaging.
Supports/Resources
Sharing Perspectives Discussion Prompts
Word Study
Word Study
Focus: Latin Root: -turb-
Standard(s)
11-12.R.9 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.ย
Supports/Resources
Conventions & Style
Conventions & Style
Focus: Hyphenation of Compound Adjectives
Support/Resources
*key words: compound adjective, hyphen
Writing to Sources
Writing to Sources
Focus: Character Profile
Standard(s)
๐ 11-12.W.1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of complex topics or texts, using logical reasoning and relevant, sufficient evidence, and provide a conclusion that follows from and supports the argument presented.ย
Support/Resources
โณ Speaking & Listening
โณ Speaking & Listening
Focus: News Report
Standard(s)
11-12.SL.3 Use appropriate language, grammar, organization, development, and delivery styles appropriate to purpose and audience for formal or informal contexts.
Support/Resources
Macbeth: Act V, scene i
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Concept Vocabulary
sound effects
editing
pacing
Skill Vocabulary
audience
purpose
theatrical elements
physical scene
interpretations
๐กWriting to Compare
๐กWriting to Compare
๐ก Teacher Tip: You may decide to use this writing task instead of the Performance Task as your extended/process writing. If not, keep this writing task brief (1-2 paragraphs, using the RACE Writing strategy).
Focus: Critical Comparison
Standard(s)
๐ 11-12.RL.12 Analyze how a subject and/or content is presented in two or more mediums by determining which details are emphasized, altered, or absent in each account and how these details influence audiencesโ experiences and interpretations.
๐ 11-12.W.1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of complex topics or texts, using logical reasoning and relevant, sufficient evidence, and provide a conclusion that follows from and supports the argument presented.ย
๐ 11-12.W.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content, and provide a conclusion that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.ย
Supports/Resources
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