Macbeth Act 1
Macbeth Act 2 (& possibly 3)
Introduction Paragraphs
Commas
Colons and Semi-Colons
100
These are the three women who Banquo and Macbeth meet at the beginning of the play.
Who are the witches? (Weird Sisters)
100
This is what Macbeth sees before killing King Duncan.
What is a dagger?
100
This sentence in an introduction paragraph clearly states the writer's main argument.
What is a thesis statement?
100
Where do the commas go?
The closet contained worn clothes old shoes and dirty hats.
The closet contained worn clothes, old shoes, and dirty hats.
100
You use this punctuation when introducing a list.
What is a colon?
200
This is the title given to Macbeth after his victory in battle.
What is the Thane of Cawdor?
200
This character discovers Duncan's body and becomes increasingly suspicious of Macbeth.
Who is Macduff?
200
This is what gives the reader what they need to understand an essay topic. It includes the title, author, and a brief summary.
What is background information? (context)
200
After a good washing and grooming the pup looked like a new dog.
After a good washing and grooming, the pup looked like a new dog.
200
This joins two related complete sentences.
What is a semi-colon?
300
If you are named the Prince of Cumberland, you are next in line to be this.
What is the King?
300
This action by Macbeth raises suspicion because it prevents others from questioning key witnesses.
What is killing the guards?
300
This is a specific lesson, moral, or message about the thematic idea.
What is a thematic statement?
300
Apples which are my favourite fruit are the main ingredient in this recipe.
Apples, which are my favourite fruit, are the main ingredient in this recipe.
300
My friend told me I have to try the bagels and pizza in New York __ they're supposed to be the best!
My friend told me I have to try the bagels and pizza in New York; they're supposed to be the best!
400
This character's skepticism toward the witches reveals his cautious and rational nature.
Who is Banquo?
400
This concern motivates Macbeth to plan Banquo's murder.
What is the prophecy that Banquo's sons will be kings?
400
The following statement is an example of this:
Macbeth's unchecked ambition leads to his downfall by causing him to betray his morals, relationships, and sense a reality.
What is a thesis statement?
400
The student said "I must study these comma rules."
The student said, "I must study these comma rules."
400
We could stay in the city and see all the sights the Statue of Liberty Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
We could stay in the city and see all the sights: the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
500
This theme is developed through Macbeth's internal conflict about killing King Duncan.
What is ambition?
500
This metaphor is used by Macbeth in 3.2 to describe their incomplete security.
What is "We have scorched the snake, not killed it" (3.2.15)?
500
Come up with a thematic statement for this story:
Examples:
Growth often comes from stepping outside of comfort zones.
Power without understanding or control can be dangerous.
True love is not always romantic; it can be found in acts of selflessness and sacrifice.
500
This is a word or phrase placed at the beginning of a sentence to tell us when, where, or how something happens.
eg. All of the sudden, the fire alarm went off.
What is a fronted adverbial?
500
I have visited many cities Dallas Texas New York New York and Orlando Florida.
I have visited many cities: Dallas, Texas; New York, New York; and Orlando, Florida.