Analyzing Macbeth's State of Mind in Act 1, Scene 7
In this timed exam practice question, students are required to analyze Shakespeare's presentation of Macbeth's state of mind in a speech from Act 1, Scene 7 of the play "Macbeth." The task involves examining how Macbeth's thoughts and emotions are portrayed both within the specific extract and across the play as a whole. By utilizing effective reading strategies and critical thinking skills, students can craft a well-structured response to demonstrate their understanding of Macbeth's character development and psychological turmoil.
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8-10th January 2018 Timed Exam Practice Use the reading strategy taught to prep and plan your response. 1. Can you complete the task in the time recommended? 2. What is your individual target for improvement on this question? 3. How are you going to ensure you achieve or exceed your target grade? Challenge is the tool with which teachers stretch students.
Image result for improve Fail to plan = plan to fail. your English Exam Results by READING the extracts (texts) effectively. Image result for guarantee success Guarantee by using your 15 minutes reading timeeffectively in 2 simple steps. How? 1. Read the text and highlight only the key points of each paragraph as you read. 2. Next, summarise briefly in the margin what that paragraph is about. You will now know what the text is about + You have already highlighted key points, so evidence (quotes) are easy to find = Effective responses to all questions. You can apply this technique to any subject that requires you to read a text and respond to questions.
TIMED EXAM PRACTICE Spend 45 minutes on this question MACBETH Read the following extract from Act 1, Scene 7 and then answer the question that follows. At this point in the play, Macbeth is speaking. He has just left the state dinner and is suddenly worried about their plan of killing King Duncan. If it were done when 'tis done, then 'twere well It were done quickly: if the assassination Could trammel up the consequence, and catch With his surcease success; that but this blow Might be the be-all and the end-all here, But here, upon this bank and shoal of time, We'ld jump the life to come. But in these cases We still have judgment here; that we but teach Bloody instructions, which, being taught, return To plague the inventor: this even-handed justice Commends the ingredients of our poison'd chalice To our own lips. He's here in double trust; First, as I am his kinsman and his subject, Strong both against the deed; then, as his host, Who should against his murderer shut the door, Not bear the knife myself. Besides, this Duncan Hath borne his faculties so meek, hath been So clear in his great office, that his virtues Will plead like angels, trumpet-tongued, against The deep damnation of his taking-off; And pity, like a naked new-born babe, Striding the blast, or heaven's cherubim, horsed Upon the sightless couriers of the air, Shall blow the horrid deed in every eye, That tears shall drown the wind. I have no spur To prick the sides of my intent, but only Vaulting ambition, which o'erleaps itself And falls on the other. TASK: Starting with the speech, explore how Shakespeare presents Macbeth s state of mind. Write about: a) How Shakespeare presentsa Macbeth s state of mind in the extract b) How Shakespeare presents Macbeth s state of mind in the play as a whole. [30 marks] AO4 [4 marks]
Self/PEER ASSESSMENT Spend 45 minutes on this question. Related image TASK: Starting with the speech, explore how Shakespeare presents Macbeth s state of mind. Write about: a) How Shakespeare presentsa Macbeth s state of mind in the extract b) How Shakespeare presents Macbeth s state of mind in the play as a whole. MACBETH Read the following extract from Act 1, Scene 7 and then answer the question that follows. At this point in the play, Macbeth is speaking. He has just left the state dinner and is suddenly worried about their plan of killing King Duncan. [30 marks] AO4 [4 marks] If it were done when 'tis done, then 'twere well It were done quickly: if the assassination Could trammel up the consequence, and catch With his surcease success; that but this blow Might be the be-all and the end-all here, But here, upon this bank and shoal of time, We'ld jump the life to come. But in these cases We still have judgment here; that we but teach Bloody instructions, which, being taught, return To plague the inventor: this even-handed justice Commends the ingredients of our poison'd chalice To our own lips. He's here in double trust; First, as I am his kinsman and his subject, Strong both against the deed; then, as his host, Who should against his murderer shut the door, Not bear the knife myself. Besides, this Duncan Hath borne his faculties so meek, hath been So clear in his great office, that his virtues Will plead like angels, trumpet-tongued, against The deep damnation of his taking-off; And pity, like a naked new-born babe, Striding the blast, or heaven's cherubim, horsed Upon the sightless couriers of the air, Shall blow the horrid deed in every eye, That tears shall drown the wind. I have no spur To prick the sides of my intent, but only Vaulting ambition, which o'erleaps itself And falls on the other. Related image FOR AN EFFECTIVE RESPONSE: Did you manage your time effectively? Did you use the reading strategy to plan effectively? Did you complete a fully structured essay style response? Did you complete a close analysis of the extract using a judicious range of quotes? Did you give a holistic view of his state of mind throughout the play; selecting the Key scenes to explore? Did you lead with and consistently make links to context, themes, writer s intent and impact on audience throughout? How effective is your AO4? Did you achieve or exceed your target grade? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Related image 8. 9.
