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Macbeth Summative -- DUE WEDNESDAY 11/ 22 at 2pm
Essential Questions
How does literature help us explore the nature of humanity?
How do authors use language to communicate effectively?
Instructions: After reading Macbeth, utilize your close reading notes to develop an argument that examines how the author uses language to convey a message about the nature of humanity.
Organization of Writing: You should plan to write a 1-2 page response that includes the following:
A claim statement that clearly articulates how Shakespeare uses language to convey a message about the nature of humanity.
Body paragraphs that support your claim with context, specific text evidence, and analysis. Your analysis should emphasize how …show more content…
(The significance or “so what” factor)
Exceeds (MEETS) Reading Int. Standard & Criteria
Near
Below
Evidence
ELAGS2
Specific, relevant details, facts, and quotations (evidence) support the argument.
Analysis
ELAGS2.3
Argument includes clear analysis about how the specific evidence supports the thematic idea.
Word Choice
ELAGS2.4
Analyzes nuances in the meanings of words with similar denotations and their impact on meaning and tone.
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Shakespeare’s play, Macbeth, uses symbolism and rhetoric to convey that the desire for power can corrupt and alter one’s moral code.
At the beginning of the play Macbeth is driven, follows all of the main human morals, and is meticulous. After his return from a victorious war Lady Macbeth begins to fill and twist her way into Macbeth’s head, implementing the idea to strive for a higher power by changing his good intentions. In Act 1, Scene 5, Lady …show more content…
Shakespeare also used pathos to embody the guilt and overwhelming amount of feelings that Macbeth was having after he murdered King Duncan, who he considered to be an ally, a friend, and someone he could trust. Although when becoming corrupt with the idea of power Macbeth’s moral code was alter causing him to falter between what was wrong and what was right. Shakespeare's play, Macbeth uses symbolism and rhetoric to convey the meaning that the desire for power can corrupt and alter one’s moral
Macbeth Summative -- DUE WEDNESDAY 11/ 22 at 2pm
Essential Questions
How does literature help us explore the nature of humanity?
How do authors use language to communicate effectively?
Instructions: After reading Macbeth, utilize your close reading notes to develop an argument that examines how the author uses language to convey a message about the nature of humanity.
Organization of Writing: You should plan to write a 1-2 page response that includes the following:
A claim statement that clearly articulates how Shakespeare uses language to convey a message about the nature of humanity.
Body paragraphs that support your claim with context, specific text evidence, and analysis. Your analysis should emphasize how …show more content…
(The significance or “so what” factor)
Exceeds (MEETS) Reading Int. Standard & Criteria
Near
Below
Evidence
ELAGS2
Specific, relevant details, facts, and quotations (evidence) support the argument.
Analysis
ELAGS2.3
Argument includes clear analysis about how the specific evidence supports the thematic idea.
Word Choice
ELAGS2.4
Analyzes nuances in the meanings of words with similar denotations and their impact on meaning and tone.
Additional Feedback:
TYPE YOUR RESPONSE BELOW
Shakespeare’s play, Macbeth, uses symbolism and rhetoric to convey that the desire for power can corrupt and alter one’s moral code.
At the beginning of the play Macbeth is driven, follows all of the main human morals, and is meticulous. After his return from a victorious war Lady Macbeth begins to fill and twist her way into Macbeth’s head, implementing the idea to strive for a higher power by changing his good intentions. In Act 1, Scene 5, Lady …show more content…
Shakespeare also used pathos to embody the guilt and overwhelming amount of feelings that Macbeth was having after he murdered King Duncan, who he considered to be an ally, a friend, and someone he could trust. Although when becoming corrupt with the idea of power Macbeth’s moral code was alter causing him to falter between what was wrong and what was right. Shakespeare's play, Macbeth uses symbolism and rhetoric to convey the meaning that the desire for power can corrupt and alter one’s moral