This page has lesson plans for Unit 7 class sessions.
March 17- April 4
(approx 13 sessions)
Essential Questions:
How do the elements of drama combine to create exciting stories?
How can we explore and express ideas in dramatic works of literature?
Texts
Macbeth by William Shakespeare
Topics:
Character Change
internal/external conflict & change
circumstances
gradual change vs. epiphany (sudden change as the result of a moment of realization)
connection between character development & action/plot
Character's relationship to group and/or society
inclusion/exclusion
Values & Contrasts
Characters
Settings
Narrative Pacing
description vs action
details
scene vs summary
Narrator perspective
Symbols, setting as symbol
Motifs
Themes
Simile, Metaphor
Personification
Literary criticism - AP FRQ Practice
broader context
revision your interpretation based on additional evidence
Creative Writing
Dialogue (see notes & The Making of a Story: A Norton Guide to Creative Writing pg 343-356)
Writing a scene for a play/movie
Dramatic storytelling - characterization, conflict, character change, dialogue, action, plot
Unit Skills:
Describe and explain the interrelationship between character change, character choices/actions, and plot.
Describe and explain internal and external conflicts in a story or play.
Examine and discuss narrative pacing in a story or play.
Diagram, compare and contrast the plot of a story and its structure.
Write a literary interpretation that explains how the broader historical and/or social context influences your interpretation of the literary work.
Write a scene for a play/movie that includes characterization, conflict, character change, dialogue, action and plot.
Give positive constructive feedback on a classmate's creative work, analyzing use of characterization, conflict, character change, dialogue, action and plot.
Formative Assessment(s):
Group Discussion Notes
Reading Notes - evidence, commentary, analyses, questions, research
Creative Writing - write a scene for a play or movie (2-5 pages)
AP Multiple Choice Quiz/Practice
Summative Assessment(s):
Assessment is focused on helping students develop:
critical thinking
creative expression
analytical writing skills
research skills
intellectual and professional communication skills
Visit the assessments page for more details.
Monday March 17
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Define and discuss the concepts of politics, power and manipulation in preparation for studying Macbeth.
Write about a movie, a TV show, a book, an example from your life, a current event, or a historical event that reflects one of the following themes from Macbeth:
Morality
Politics
Power
Manipulation
Fate vs. Free will
Ambition
Appearance vs. reality
Guilt
Discuss the historical and cultural context related to Shakespeare and the play Macbeth.
Politics, Power & Manipulation
Journal Writing - example related to theme from Macbeth
Share what you learned! (Padlet)
Journal Writing (in class on paper)
Share what you learned! (Padlet)
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Wednesday March 19 - Friday March 21
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Generate and discuss questions before, during and after reading Act 1, Scenes 1-4 of Macbeth.
Identify and discuss characters and exposition in Macbeth.
Examine literary devices in Macbeth to understand character development and plot.
Watch, read and discuss Macbeth Act 1, Scenes 1-7
Identify and discuss characters and exposition
Literary Devices: simile, imagery, allusion, juxtaposition, rhyming couplets
None
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Tuesday March 25
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Write a paragraph analyzing a quote from the text, providing context and using literary terminology in explaining the
Add your favorite quotes from the text here. Be sure to use the original Shakespeare version, use quotation marks, include the act and scene # and the name of the character who said it, explain the context and what the quote is saying, and add what you like about that quote.
Literary Devices: imagery, metaphor, simile, personification, juxtaposition, rhyming couplets
6.4 Macbeth Favorite Quote due today in class
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Wednesday March 26 - Friday March 28
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Take notes on characterization and plot development in Act 1 of Macbeth.
Examine literary devices in Macbeth to understand character development and plot.
Macbeth Notebook: Reading Notes & Characters
Literary Devices: simile, imagery, allusion, juxtaposition, rhyming couplets
6.5 Macbeth Notebook: Reading Notes & Characters due Friday March 28
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Tuesday March 25
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Discuss character motivations, plot development and literary devices in Acts 2 & 3 of Macbeth.
Examine literary devices in Macbeth to understand character development and plot.
Literary Devices: simile, imagery, allusion, juxtaposition, rhyming couplets
None
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Thursday March 21
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Generate and discuss questions before, during and after reading Act 4 of Macbeth.
Discuss plot development and character relationships, interactions, juxtapositions and contrasts in Macbeth.
Examine literary devices in Macbeth to understand character development and plot.
Read then watch Macbeth Act 4 (pg. 43-59 in NoFear Shakespeare script)
Juxtapositions: Malcolm & Macduff, Malcolm & Macbeth
Small group discussion
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Thursday March 21
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Generate and discuss questions before, during and after reading Act 5 of Macbeth.
Discuss narrative pacing, character changes and motifs in Macbeth.
Examine literary devices in Macbeth to understand character development and plot.
Watch & Read Macbeth Act 5 (pg. 60-72 in NoFear Shakespeare script)
Literary Devices: simile, juxtaposition, allusion, motif, dramatic irony
Motifs:
ghosts
witchcraft
candle (Scene 1, Scene 5)
blood stains/bloody hands
"until Birnam Wood gets up and moves to Dunsinane" (Macbeth Scene 3 (twice), Malcolm Scene 4, Messenger Scene 5)
illness/cure (Scene 1, Scene 2, Scene 3)
Small group discussion - What do you think will happen?
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Friday March 22
Welcome back! My plan for today is to guide you to:
Discuss literary techniques, character changes and plot development in Macbeth using text evidence.
EXTRA CREDIT: Macbeth Video Reflection: Record a 1-2 minute video of you or your group discussing Macbeth. Be sure to include text evidence and explain your thinking. Choose one or more of the following questions to discuss:
Literary Techniques in Macbeth: Figurative Language (Juxtaposition, Symbols, Dramatic Irony, Motifs) Share an example and explain how it influenced meaning and interpretation in the story.
Character Changes: How does each character change over the course of the story?
Plot Development: How did Shakespeare build conflict, tension and suspense in the story?
Don't forget to introduce yourself and the play! Start out by telling us your name, the title of the play, and the author's name.
7.9Macbeth Audio Recording due Sunday March 24 by 11:59pm
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DATE
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Analyze an author's use of literary techniques in a poem or short fiction passage.
Unit 6 Progress Check MCQ - 4 passages, 27 questions, 35 minutes
6.16 Unit 6 Progress Check MCQ
Tuesday March 5
Welcome back! My plan for today is to guide you to:
Generate and discuss questions before, during and after reading Act 1 , Scenes 5-7 of Macbeth.
Discuss the characterization, motivations, values, changes and relationships between Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, Duncan and Banquo.
Examine literary devices in Macbeth to understand character development and plot.
Watch & Read Macbeth Act 1, Scenes 5-7
Literary Devices: simile, metaphor, juxtaposition, allusion, motif, dramatic irony
Small group discussion - What do you think will happen?
None
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Wednesday March 6
Welcome back! My plan for this unit is to guide you to:
Write down text evidence and commentary related to character development, setting, significant events and conflict in Acts 1 & 2 of Macbeth.
Describe Macbeth and Lady Macbeth based on what you have read in Acts 1 & 2.
Identify and examine literary devices in Macbeth to understand character development and plot -- simile, metaphor, allusion, juxtaposition, rhyming couplets, dramatic irony.
Watch & Read Macbeth Act 2 (pg. 16-28 of NoFear Shakespeare script)
Macbeth Notebook entries: Reading Log, Character Notes (Macbeth & Lady Macbeth), Scene Analysis & Literary Devices
Macbeth Notebook - make sure your Macbeth notebook is inside your Writing Portfolio Folder!
Wednesday March 6
Welcome back! My plan for today is to guide you to:
Generate and discuss questions before, during and after reading Act 2 of Macbeth.
Examine and discuss plot development, tension, suspense and narrative pacing in Macbeth.
Examine literary devices in Macbeth to understand character development and plot.
Watch & Read Macbeth Act 2 (pg. 16-28 of NoFear Shakespeare script)
Literary Devices: simile, juxtaposition, motif, dramatic irony
Small Group Discussion - Macbeth Questions - Depth & Complexity
Class Discussion - Macbeth Questions share out and discuss
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Thursday March 7
Welcome back! My plan for today is to guide you to:
Generate and discuss questions before, during and after reading Act 3 of Macbeth.
Discuss the character changes and transformations in Macbeth.
Examine literary devices in Macbeth to understand character development and plot.
Write one paragraph that includes a relevant claim, evidence and commentary.
Read then watch Macbeth Act 3 (pg. 28-43 in NoFear Shakespeare script)
Literary Devices: simile, juxtaposition, allusion, motif, dramatic irony
Juxtapositions: Banquo & Macbeth, Macbeth & Lady Macbeth
Motifs:
snake (Act 1, Scene 5 pg. 12; Act 3 Scene 2 pg. 33; Scene 4 pg. 37)
Small group discussion - What do you think will happen?
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Thursday March 21
Welcome back! My plan for today is to guide you to:
Discuss literary techniques, character changes and plot development in Macbeth using text evidence.
EXTRA CREDIT: Macbeth Video Reflection: Record a 1-2 minute video of you or your group discussing Macbeth. Be sure to include text evidence and explain your thinking. Choose one or more of the following questions to discuss:
Literary Techniques in Macbeth: Figurative Language (Juxtaposition, Symbols, Dramatic Irony, Motifs) Share an example and explain how it influenced meaning and interpretation in the story.
Character Changes: How does each character change over the course of the story?
Plot Development: How did Shakespeare build conflict, tension and suspense in the story?
Don't forget to introduce yourself and the play! Start out by telling us your name, the title of the play, and the author's name.
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Friday February 10
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Review and discuss questions, options and answers in the multiple choice test.
List and explain insights and tips for success on future multiple choice questions.
Review of MCQ #1 & #2
Reflection / Share Insights
What did you notice as you were reviewing the questions and working on the corrections?
What insights or interesting realizations did you have?
Reflection
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Friday March 10
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Individual conferences
Reflection
Reflection
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DATE
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Brainstorm and write about themes, styles and techniques you would like to explore in your creative writing.
What theme or idea would you like to explore? Why is this theme interesting to you? What other works (books, poems, movies, TV shows, videos, artwork, photographs, songs, etc.) explore this theme?
What books, poems, movies, TV shows, videos, artwork, photographs or songs can you use as inspiration? What style or techniques does the author/artist use that you would like to try?
Literary Techniques
Journal Writing
Themes & Techniques (Padlet)
Journal Writing - Example
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Welcome back! My plan for today is to guide you to:
Read a book of your choice independently for at least 15 minutes.
Continue drafting your short story, developing the plot and narrative structure and building suspense and tension. How does each detail and event influence the course of the story?
In your writing, explore the theme, style and/or techniques you brainstormed earlier this week.
Share theme ideas on chalkboard board
Narrative Structure & Pacing
Short Story Draft
Short Story Draft & Annotations - example
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Welcome back! My plan for today is to guide you to:
Continue drafting your short story, working on character development. What happens and how does your character change over the course of the story?
In your writing, explore the theme, style and/or techniques you brainstormed last week.
Share ___ on chalkboard board
Character Change - two ways to plan your story:
Plot-->Change: What happens next in the story? How do the events influence a change in your character?
Change-->Plot: How will your character change? What happens to get your character to this change?
Short Story Draft
Short Story Draft & Annotations - example
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Welcome back! My plan for today is to guide you to:
Discuss plot development and character development in your story or in Macbeth using text evidence such as descriptive details, dialogue, and action.
Describe how a character changes, and include specific details about the circumstances, context, and significant events.
Identify and explain an example of how details created suspense or tension in a story.
Review elements of narrative structure: plot development, character changes, suspense, tension, conflict, dialogue, action
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Share and discuss your writing with a partner or small group.
Give and receive specific, positive constructive feedback on classmates' writing.
Small group discussion - writing share and feedback, asking questions
Individual Writing Conferences
Writing workshop individual notes
Group discussion peer evaluation
Writing workshop individual notes - as comments or in your Journal Writing document
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Revise and edit your piece based on feedback and notes from writing workshop.
Reflect on your writing notes and the feedback you received from writing workshop.
Revise & Edit Creative Writing
Individual writing conferences
Reflection
Reflection:
What do I want to work on in my writing?
What words, phrases and sentences did people notice?
What did people like about my piece? What did I do well?
What questions did people have for me?
What other questions do I have for myself?
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Discuss the following terms and concepts:
group as character, collective attitude
inclusion vs. exclusion
character details: background, perspective, attitude, agency, nuance
character relationships, interactions, contrasts
character development, changes, epiphany
conflict
setting: mood, atmosphere, contrasts, changes
plot: narrative pacing
narrator: reliability, contradictions
symbols, setting as symbol
motif
figurative language: simile, personification
Socratic Seminar Overview
Read & Annotate
Instructions:
Read and annotate the following texts:
"The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson
"Alief" by Bryan Washington
"The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Narrative Pacing from Masterclass
Come up with three discussion questions and/or observations of your own.
Questions:
What details stood out to you in the text? Why? Where there any details that you could relate to? Were there any details that made you curious?
In what ways can one's background and experiences influence his/her work as a writer?
Discussion expectations:
student-led discussion: establish norms for student discussion and participation
discuss (inquiry, responses that grow from the thoughts of others, communal spirit) NOT debate (persuasion, rebuttals, clear sides)
teacher keeps track of conversation participation (see comment-tracking form by Sarah Heim)
| = comment
? = question
+ = insightful comment or question
t = textual reference in comment
Reflection: Choose one of the reflection questions below to respond to:
Choose one question or point that was brought up in seminar that you would like to explore further. Write a paragraph answering the question or responding to the point that was made.
Self-assess: How did you do in today's seminar? What do you think you did well? What could you do next time to improve your participation? Answer in one paragraph.
DATE
Welcome back! My plan for this unit is to guide you to:
Match the definitions of common literary terms.
Identify examples of literary devices in Macbeth.
Literary terms practice & review - Quizlet
Macbeth Literary Devices
Literary Terminology Quizlet
Macbeth Literary Devices
DATE
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Share and discuss your writing with a partner or small group.
What helped you the most when writing your essay?
Revise your literary interpretation essay using your rubric-based score and specific comments.
Correct errors in capitalization, punctuation, spelling, grammar, and transition phrases.
Small group discussion
Literary Interpretation Essay Revision & Editing
Reflection / Share Insights - What did you notice as you were reviewing the questions and working on the corrections? What insights or interesting realizations did you have?
Reflection
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AP Literature Skills Focus for Unit 7: Drama
CHR 1.B Explain the function of a character changing or remaining unchanged.
CHR 1.C Explain the function of contrasting characters.
CHR 1.D Describe how textual details reveal nuances and complexities in characters' relationships with one another.
CHR 1.E Explain how a character's own choices, actions, and speech reveal complexities in that character, and explain the function of those complexities.
SET 2.B Explain the function of setting in a narrative.
SET 2.C Describe the relationship between a character and a setting.
STR 3.B Explain the function of a particular sequence of events in a plot.
STR 3.D Explain the function of contrasts within a text.
STR 3.E Explain the function of a significant event or related set of significant events in a plot.
STR 3.F Explain the function of conflict in a text.
NAR 4.C Identify and describe details, diction, or syntax in a text that reveal a narrator's or speaker's perspective.
NAR 4.D Explain how a narrator's reliability affects a narrative.
FIG 5.C Identify and explain the function of a symbol.
FIG 5.D Identify and explain the function of an image or imagery.
FIG 6.A Identify and explain the function of a simile.
FIG 6.C Identify and explain the function of a personification.
LAN 7.B Develop a thesis statement that conveys a defensible claim about an interpretation of literature and that may establish a line of reasoning.
LAN 7.C Develop commentary that establishes and explains relationships among textual evidence, the line of reasoning, and the thesis.
LAN 7.D Select and use relevant and sufficient evidence to both develop and support a line of reasoning.
LAN 7.E Demonstrate control over the elements of composition to communicate clearly.