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Macbeth Text Analysis 
Macbeth Text Analysis
Act 1 Sc 1 to 5
Rubric Code: EB972A
By ESJUHAWK
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Subject: English  
Type: Handout  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12, Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Macbeth Act 1 Sc 1 to 5
  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Satisfactory

3 pts

Good

(N/A)

Great

(N/A)

Knowledge of action

Poor

No clear idea of reason behind the actions.
Fair

Can identify some of the action and who is involved
Satisfactory

Identification of the most prominent characters. Some idea of the meaning of the action
Good

Clear idea on the reason for the report on the battle and some interpretation of the meaning behind the actions. Identifies characters
Great

Identifies the key rolls and characters. Demonstrates the ability to interpret the meaning of Macbeths encounter with the witches and the king.
Role of the 3 weird sisters

Poor

No clear idea of the reason the witches are present.
Fair

Awareness of the witches and some identification of their importance in Macbeth's future.
Satisfactory

Understanding of the power of the witches at this point in the play. Awareness that witches were believed to be true in 1606.
Good

Knowledge that Macbeth is the hero of the day. Awareness that the witches are sent to tempt him.
Great

Knowledge that King James 1 had written a book on witches and that they were present to flatter him. All of 'good' plus a feeling about how Macbeth could be affected by 3 witches
Describe Macbeth at this point

Poor

Able to say that Macbeth is a character but not clear on his role.
Fair

Can say who Mcbeth is and that he is a warrior. Unclear on what his role in the action is.
Satisfactory

Aware that Macbeth is a hero and that he is fighting for the King of Scotland.
Good

Knows that macbeth is the hero of the battlefield and that he has pleased the King. Can guess that he is flattered and worried by the events of the day.
Great

Macbeth and Banquo are heroes. They are on their way to meet the king. Macbeth is puzzled by the 'prophecy' of the 3 sisters. He is confused when part of it is true.
Macbeth's reaction to witches?

Poor

Unsure if Macbeth has a reaction.
Fair

Aware that Macbeth is concerned when he finds the witches in his path.
Satisfactory

Macbeth feels that the witches have a meaning. He is unsure about what they say but interested at the same time.
Good

Macbeth meets the witches and learns that, as well as his own title, he now has a new one. Also, he is attracted to the witches predictions.
Great

macbeth and Banquo meet the witches in the wilderness beyond the battle. He accepts their prophecy and has the first part confirmed. The witches sew the seeds of confusion and ambition.
macbeth shows a weakness, how?

Poor

Unable to identify any weakness in the hero, Macbeth
Fair

No identification of Macbeth as other than a hero. perhaps curious about how to identify 'weakness'?
Satisfactory

Macbeth is proud of his battle victory. He feels that perhaps it is right that King Duncan should reward him.
Good

Macbeth is attracted to power. He is curious about the witches. Macbeth listens to the prophecy. He discusses it with Banquo.
Great

Macbeth listens and is flattered by the second title given to him by the witches. He is ambitious [a weakness in medieval times]. He is amazed when named Thane of Cawdor. The idea that he could be king shows his vanity and lack of true loyalty and fidelity.



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  • Macbeth, banquo, Duncan, Malcolm, three weird sisters

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