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EFFECTIVE EXPRESSION

Writing to Sources

One way to delve deeply into a play is to analyze one of its characters. By

examining not only what that character does but also what he or she thinks

and feels, the reader can more fully appreciate both the play and its writer’s

intentions.

Write a character profile in which you examine Macbeth’s character

and decision making, with a focus on killing Duncan. In your profile,

make sure you state a clear position about your view of Macbeth. Then,

defend your position using evidence from the text. As you plan your

profile, consider the following:

•   Macbeth’s actions

•   his perspectives on other characters

•   his motivations

As part of your defense, think of differing opinions, called counterclaims,

that another reader might make about Macbeth. Address each of the

counterclaims you raise, showing why your analysis is stronger.

Vocabulary and Conventions Connection In your character profile,

consider including several of the concept vocabulary words. Also, consider

using compound adjectives to add variety to your sentences.

perturbation agitation purge

antidote pristine usurper

Reflect on Your Writing

After you have written your character profile, answer the following questions.

1. How do you think including counterclaims helped you develop a
   thorough profile?


2. What other character from The Tragedy of Macbeth would you like to
   profile? Why?


3. Why These Words? The words you choose make a difference in your
   writing. Which words did you specifically choose to add power to your
   character profile?

THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH,

ACT V

 STANDARDS

Writing

Write arguments to support claims

in an analysis of substantive topics

or texts, using valid reasoning and

relevant and sufficient evidence.

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TEACHING

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Writing to Sources

If students are having difficulty deciding what

position to take in their character profile, then

ask them questions that will help them tap into

their opinions of Macbeth. Such questions might

include: Would you want someone like Macbeth

for a friend? Why or why not? Does Macbeth

have any good qualities? What are they, and

how can you tell he has them? For Reteach and

Practice, see Writing to Sources: Character

Profile (RP).

Writing to Sources

Make sure students understand the meanings of

the following academic terms:

Term Meaning

character

profile

a detailed description of a character

that includes the writer’s opinion of

that person

clear position a clearly expressed opinion

perspectives ways of looking at, describing, and

evaluating or judging someone or

something

motivations reasons that drive a person’s actions

defense a writer’s way of supporting his or

her claims or opinions

counterclaims ideas or opinions that are opposite

to a writer’s claims; by refuting

counterclaims, a writer can provide

evidence that his or her claims are

correct

For more support, see Writing to Sources:

Character Profile.

Reflect on Your Writing

Possible responses:

1. Some students may say that refuting a
   counterclaim helped them include details to
   build a more thorough profile.


2. Be sure that students explain why they would
   like to profile the character they cited.


3. Why These Words? Have students list specific
   examples of words and phrases they have
   chosen to clearly express their ideas and make
   their writing memorable to readers.

PERSONALIZE FOR LEARNING

English Language Support

Evaluating a Profile Provide pairs of students

with a profile of a well-known person.

Have students work together to identify the claim

being made about the subject and two pieces of

evidence that support the claim. EMErging

Have students write down the claim and

counterclaim being made about the subject and

one or two pieces of evidence that support each one.

EXPAnding

Have students write a paragraph in which they

identify the claim and counterclaim being made

about the subject and the evidence that supports

each one. Bridging

An expanded English Language Support Lesson

on Profiles is available in the Interactive Teacher’s

Edition.

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