Lesson Plan

Grade 10 ELA Module 4: Unit 2, Lesson 10

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Is it better to be dead than to "dwell in doubtful joy," as Lady Macbeth suggests in Act 3.2 of Shakespeare's Macbeth? Using the resource, scholars work in small groups to discuss how Lady Macbeth and Macbeth begin to unravel following their evil deeds. Learners also write an analysis of how the characters' interaction in the scene helps drive the plot forward.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Have small groups discuss what Lady Macbeth means by doubtful joy
  • Instruct pupils to write an imagined soliloquy that Duncan's ghost might perform 
Classroom Considerations
  • Lesson 10 of 26 from the Grade 10 ELA Module 4, Unit 2 series
  • Instructors should present the lessons consecutively 
Pros
  • Includes symbols indicating teacher questions, student actions, and helpful instructional notes 
  • Offers several considerations for differentiating the class discussion 
Cons
  • None
Common Core