Macbeth Act 1 Scene 7: Lady Macbeth's key lines

Lesson Objective links:
- to explore how Lady Macbeth's character is presented in Act 1 Scene 7
- to evaluate the impact of Lady Macbeth on Macbeth's character
-to explore Shakespeare's use of manipulative language

An easy-to-use abridged version of Lady Macbeth's key dialogue in Act 1 Scene 7.
The resource focuses on language questioning Macbeth's courage and masculinity, as well as the love Lady Macbeth has for her husband.
Key lines are written in bold, to enable students to access the text easily.
A guiding task also enables students' easy access to the text.
An extension task has been included for challenge.

This resource can be used as the basis for a piece of extended writing on Shakespeare's use of language, and the contrast between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth in Act 1 Scene 7.