Semicolons.notebook May 02, 2020 A determiner is ALWAYS used before a noun and often emphasises the noun in the sentence. Can you remember the determiners? Determiners ARTICLES QUANTIFIERS POSSESSIVE DEMONSTRATIVE 1
Semicolons.notebook May 02, 2020 ARTICLES This consists of: THE/A/AN Fill in the gaps with an article The 1. _____ witches shared their prophecies. a 2. Macbeth was stunned by the revelation: he was going to be ___ King. a 3. Macbeth sent for ___ guard to speak to Lady Macbeth. The 4. ___ King arrived at the castle. A 5. ___ cunning plan was created by Lady Macbeth. An 6. ___ animal was slaughtered and cooked for the banquet. 2
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Semicolons.notebook May 02, 2020 BIG PICTURE Balanced argument Internal monologue 5
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Semicolons.notebook May 02, 2020 L.O. To use semi-colons to mark boundaries What happened in the clip below? Macbeth is leading the army for King Duncan against the invading Norwegians and a group of Scottish rebels. Once victory is secure Macbeth and Banquo set off to bring King Duncan the good news. However on a desolate heath on the way to King Duncan's camp they come across three strange creatures - the 'Weird Sisters', or Witches. The Sisters seem to know exactly who Macbeth and Banquo are. They prophesise that Macbeth will soon be named Thane of Cawdor and later King of Scotland. They also prophesise that Banquo's family will become kings. Macbeth and Banquo want to know more, but the Witches disappear into thin air. 7
Semicolons.notebook May 02, 2020 L.O. To use semi-colons to mark boundaries Watch the next clip and summarise it into 3 key points. 1. The witches first prophecy comes true - he is Thane of Cawdor. 2. King Duncan's son - Malcolm - is proclaimed to become the heir to the throne. King Duncan https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/classclipsvideo/ travels to Macbeth's castle to celebrate. englishks2macbethep2/zkx86v4 If the link does not work, type the 3. Lady Macbeth reads Macbeth's letter and following into Google and select the first video. she begins to plot a plan. 8
Semicolons.notebook May 02, 2020 L.O. To use semi-colons to mark boundaries SEMI-COLONS To separate two main clauses that share the same theme. A semi-colon can also replace the conjunction 'and' or a full stop. Have a look at some of the examples below. 1. Macbeth was crowned the Thane of Cawdor; he was astonished that the first prophecy came true. 2. Banquo warned Macbeth to be cautious; he told him to not pay attention to the creatures. 3. King Duncan travelled to Dunsinane; his guards followed their ruler. 9
Semicolons.notebook May 02, 2020 L.O. To use semi-colons to mark boundaries Mrs Gale has rushed her sentences. Has she used semi-colons accurately? 1. Macbeth; rode ahead of the King so that he could speak to his wife. 2. Lady Macbeth read the letter; a cunning plan was devised by her. 3. Greedy for power, Lady Macbeth informed her husband of the plan; she was going to convince him to kill the King. 4. Macbeth was in two minds and; he was confused by his wife's demand. 10
Semicolons.notebook May 02, 2020 L.O. To use semi-colons to mark boundaries Bronze Use a semi-colon to join these clauses together. 1. King Duncan addressed Macbeth. He announced that he would become the Thane of Cawdor. 2. Macbeth was startled by the news. He began to wonder about the other prophecies and the fact that he would become King. 3. King Duncan rode to Dunsinane. He wanted to celebrate the victory. 4. Macbeth spoke to his wife. He spoke to her about the witches prophecies. 11
Semicolons.notebook May 02, 2020 L.O. To use semi-colons to mark boundaries Silver Add a semi-colon and another clause to complete these sentences below. 1. Lady Macbeth shared her plans with her husband. 2. King Duncan and his men had arrived at Dunsinane. 3. A feast was had in the banquet hall. 4. Lady Macbeth convinced Macbeth to kill the King. 5. After nightfall, Macbeth made his way to the King's chamber. 12
Semicolons.notebook May 02, 2020 L.O. To use semi-colons to mark boundaries Gold Using the video clip as inspiration. Write your own paragraph retelling the story. You must include semi-colons in your paragraph. Try and use additional narrative techniques too. The prophecies still swam through Macbeth's mind as he made his way back to the camp to greet King Duncan - the mere thought of the golden crown on his head energised his body with power and greed. Banquo trailed behind still concerned about the encounter on the heath. With great pleasure, King Duncan greeted the brave warriors; he silenced the camp to make an announcement. "From this day on, I declare Macbeth to be Thane of Cawdor. His bravery and allegiance to me - King Duncan - will be rewarded handsomely!" Cheers erupted from the camp. Macbeth was puzzled; all he could think about was the fruition of the first prophecy. Was he truly destined to become King? 13
Semicolons.notebook May 02, 2020 L.O. To use semi-colons to mark boundaries Reflection 14
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