Honors 11- Tuesday, October 11

Here's what we did in class today:
1. Turned in Quote log.
2. Reviewed how to write a lit analysis

• Ask a question of Macbeth- The answer to your question becomes your thesis statement.
• After your thesis statement follow the formula for good analysis
• 1. Sub claim/ thesis specific topic sentence. It is still a claim, but it relates to your thesis statement and is more specific to an aspect of your thesis statment.
• 2. Example/Evidence from the text. Use textual support.
• 3. Analysis--explain HOW your example proves your thesis specific topic sentence. This can be 3-5 sentences long. This is your analysis! This is your chance to show HOW your example is relevant to your thesis statement.
• Example from Mrs. Jaynes' paper: Thesis: Shakespeare uses blood to symbolize guilt.
• 1. Sub-claim: Shakespeare uses blood to show guilt for thoughts rather than actions already committed.
• 2. Example: As Macbeth contemplates killing King Duncan, he sees a bloody dagger dangling before his face.
• Analysis: Because he has yet to commit the murder, Macbeth is only considering killing King Duncan. The fact that he hallucinates a bloody dagger shows that guilt is haunting him because of his thoughts alone. The blood is a reminder to Macbeth that a great weight accompanies murder, a great weight of guilt. The blood on the knife acts as a warning to Macbeth of the guilt he will eventually feel if he follows through with the deed. 

3. Got into small groups and began preparing for acting out Macbeth. You'll be acting out your scene on Monday, October 17. Follow rubric for best grade possible.

Homework: None, but begin writing your paper and working on scene.