This dynamic one-hour lesson is designed to engage students in understanding how Macbeth is introduced as both a violent and loyal character. Perfect for exploring themes and character development, this lesson encourages students to think critically and creatively and prepares students to analyse how Macbeth changes later in the play. What’s Included: A complete PowerPoint with ready-to-use teacher instructions, allowing you to download and teach immediately. Interactive activities where students will order the events of the battle and craft a compelling news war report based on the scene. Ideal for: Enhancing comprehension of Macbeth’s character and motivations. Encouraging students to connect with the text through creative writing and discussion. Lesson Objective: Write a news report about the battle in Act 1 Scene 2. Learning Outcomes: Read the scene multiple times to decipher the orders of events in battle. Infer details about Macbeth’s character. Add imaginative details to create a news report about the battle in this scene. Lesson Outline: Do it now: Think – Pair – Share What are the key features of a news war report? Starter: Reading focus – as you read the scene as a class, students write down quotes that describe Macbeth’s character followed by an activity to list adjectives that describe him. Activity 1: Re-read the scene in pairs and put the events in the correct order. Activity 2: Students discuss features of a news report and then write their own based on Act 1 Scene 2. Plenary: What are your predictions about Macbeth now that you know more about his as a character? Leave a review and choose any other resource, of up to the same value, for free from the LikeAnExpert shop.

Enhance your students’ analytical skills with this comprehensive lesson on Macbeth, designed to deepen their understanding of Shakespeare’s use of tension, dramatic irony, and paradox. This 90-minute lesson (or two one-hour lessons) guides students through key segments of Acts 3 and 4, helping them unpick the Bard’s meaning with structured support and discussion prompts. Ideal for Key Stages 3 and 4, this lesson is perfect for exploring how Macbeth’s ambition begins to consume him as the witches’ prophecies unfold. Resource Highlights: 27 Fully-Prepared Slides: All the resources you need for a complete, engaging lesson. In-Depth Literary Analysis: Focuses on Shakespeare’s use of tension, dramatic irony, and the impact of the witches’ prophecies. Teacher Support: Detailed discussion questions and provided answers ensure you can guide students effectively. Learning Outcomes: Comprehensive Understanding: Students will read and interpret key scenes from Acts 3 and 4. Collaborative Analysis: Encourages group discussions and class engagement to deepen analysis. Focused Literary Device Exploration: Students will learn to identify and explain the effect of literary devices such as dramatic irony and paradox. Lesson Breakdown: Do It Now: A quick 90-second recall on Jacobean beliefs in witches to set the context. Starter: Introduce key literary terms, followed by a guided reading and discussion of Act 3, Scene 1, leading to a 100-word student summary. Activity One: Delve into Act 3, Scene 4 with student-led discussions and summary writing. Plenary: Students reflect on how Shakespeare builds tension, using key vocabulary to articulate their thoughts. Why Choose This Resource? Designed for Confidence-Building: Helps students feel secure in their analysis of complex texts. Ready to Use: Download and start teaching immediately with no prep required. Leave a review and select another resource of equal value for free from the LikeAnExpert shop.