Chris. Y.S.

Macbeth Socratic Seminar Prep Organizer

THREE TWO ONE
Questions to generate discussion Examples to be analyzed Response to Topic A or B
(avoid questions that can be answered with yes or Try to find an example of ambition and one
no) of the patriarchy and give a brief analysis

In “Macbeth”, the motive The ambition is shown very

How does Shakespeare show
the theme of ambition in
Macbeth?
witches and prophecies are a big
part of Macbeth. How do these
things add to the story's feel and
change the characters' choices?
How does guilt change the
characters actions and what
impact does it have on the
events in the play?
begins when the Witches well in the book because
who declare they will predict Macbeth wants power and
that Macbeth would be king. eventually ends up dead. In
At first he remains as true a the movie and a film
soldier but kills his king, king
adaptation with Denzel
Duncan. It is his ambitions Washington, this theme
that push him into his appears too, as well as any
corruption. staging. Each explanation’s
success is based on the
effectiveness with which it
conveys those results for an
unchecked desire for power.
It's the thirst of power in
Macbeth that drives him
"Macbeth" cle­arly shows a towards awful and really
manly theme in how horrible deeds like the killing
Macbeth and Lady Macbe­th king duncan. It is a warning
relate. Lady Macbeth is not a that unrestrained efforts at
we­ak lady. She live­s in a achieving great things should
world where old fashioned not be taken for granted as
male­and female parts rule. they would only make
She­bucks this system by Macbeth take the wrong
pushing Macbeth to become steps in doing truly horrible
the king. But, when the­story activities. It is a tale that
goes on they both learn shows the dangerous effects
lessons from trying to switch of desire for power and
up the e­stablished male and changes Macbeth's
female­roles. Lady Macbeth personality into that of a
pays a big tole by feeling ruthless leader. Sometimes, it
guilty and insane appears as a good thing that
makes someone put in more
effort towards power even
though it’s not.

In-Class Seminar Notes:

Areas for Improvement Expectations Exceeds Expectations

Common errors 2.1 Purpose - Analysis and Reasoning Look for:

-does not make direct - demonstrates an understanding of texts -uses direct quotes
reference to the play - uses evidence to support answers from the play
-moves the conversation - demonstrates thoughtful consideration -makes links to class
away from the topic of topic(s) material
(irrelevant ideas) - makes insightful/relevant comments -makes
-does not appear to - demonstrates organized thinking text/text,self,world
understand the - moves discussion to a deeper level connections/references
play/topics -asks critical and
thought provoking
questions

Common errors 1.2 Active Listening Strategies and -invites others into the
-speaks too much 2.2 Interpersonal Speaking Strategies conversation
-speaks off topic - actively listens while classmates are -recognizes that they
-does not speak at all speaking have had the floor, and
-passes on being invited - invites others into the discussion and directs to others to
in (more than once) responds to others participate
-speaks too quietly, - acknowledges different points of view -takes a leadership role
incoherently - is polite and respectful -Communicates
- shares air time clearly and
- uses appropriate body language, level of confidently, making
assertiveness, facial expressions eye contact with
- speaks with good volume and a clear classmates
voice throughout.