Macbeth Act 1, Scene 1: Setting

Students will explore the importance of setting in Macbeth, focusing on how Shakespeare uses it to shape mood, introduce characters, and establish the play’s context.

Fact Sheet & Questions:
Students will begin with a fact sheet about the settings in Macbeth, followed by questions to explore how the setting influences tone and atmosphere.

Analysis of Act 1, Scene 1:
Students will analyse the opening scene’s setting to understand how it creates an ominous mood and foreshadows the play’s events.

Group Task – Set Design:
In groups, students will design their own set for Act 1, Scene 1, explaining how their choices reflect the scene’s mood and themes.

Writing Task:
Students will write a response to the big question, using sentence starters to explain how Shakespeare’s use of setting establishes mood, character, and place.