Teaching to Learn, Learning to Teach

FIG. 3.5 (Continued)

ACTIVITY SHEET: Why does Shakespeare have a witches’ chorus in Macbeth?

Do Now: Read the opening scene fromMacbethand answer questions 1–3.

1. What is the setting for the playMacbethby William Shakespeare?


2. Who are Graymalkin and Paddock?


3. In your opinion, what do the following lines means:
   a. “When the battle’s lost and won.”
   b. “Fair is foul, and foul is fair”?

Scene I. Scotland. An open place.

Thunder and lightening. Enter three witches. Witch 2—Upon the heath

Witch 1—When shall we three meet again, Witch 3—There to meet with Macbeth.

In thunder, lightening or in rain? Witch 1—I come, Graymalkin!

Witch 2—When the hurlyburly’s done, Witch 2—Paddock calls.

When the battle’s lost and won. Witch 3—Anon!

Witch 3—That will be ere the set of sun. All—Fair is foul, and foul is fair.

Witch 1—Where the place? Hover through the fog and filthy air.

SUBJECT: Math/Algebra GRADE: High School, 9

LESSON AIM: What is Algebra?

CONCEPT(S): Algebra, unknown, and balance and equality.

MATERIAL: Balance scale.

INTRODUCTORY ACTIVITY:

A) Students should attempt to solve the following equations (from the board):

a. 7+ 8=X X=

b.10+ 5=X X=

c. 21- 6=X X=

d. 27-12=X X=

B) Examine a balance scale. How does it work?

C) What does the equal sign mean in math? In arithmetic, where do we usually place the

“balance scale”?

TRANSITION: In algebra, we move the unknown. (10+5=7+X X= )What do

we have to do to maintain balance?

ASSESSMENT: Was I comfortable and fluid in front of the class? Was I able to respond to

student questions? Did the depth and breadth of student participation in discussion dem-

onstrate interest in and understanding of the subject matter?

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