Lesson 23: Close Read: Macbeth
Duration of Days: 3
Lesson Objective
After engaging in a close reading and discussion of Macbeth (Act I, Scene iii) students will be able to analyze details from two Shakespeare plays to make predictions based on textual evidence in a short, written response.
What concerns should Macbeth and Banquo have about the prophecy of the witches based on textual evidence from Macbeth?
RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2; SL.9-10.1.A, SL.9-10.1.C, SL.9-10.2
DOK 1-4
visual glossary
speaking frames
annotation guide
SSYNC embedded scaffolds
SSYNC extension activities
Close Read Write Response and/or QUIZ