GCSE Macbeth: Theme Revision Lesson- Violence

Ideal to use as part of any AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 1-based SOW/ Year 11 revision lesson. Fully-resourced lesson. Especially stretching and challenging for students aiming for grades 7-9!

Intended to be a 100-minute lesson but can be adapted for your needs and time allowances.

What’s included?

• LO: To explore the theme of violence in Macbeth and demonstrate an understanding of the play’s historical/ social context.
• Big question: How does Shakespeare present the theme of violence in the play?
• ‘Do Now’ literature knowledge recall activity- 5 questions on Macbeth, ACC, AIC, P&C poetry + vocabulary
• Vocabulary builder activity
• Key quotations recap
• Oracy task- Talking Point debate
• Macbeth context revision clock
• 5 questions in 5 minutes on Macbeth
• Tracking theme development
• Use of language on stage
• Exam-style question (the Captain’s speech Act 1, Scene 2)
• High-level WAGOLL model example
• Essay structures
• Peer-assessment task