pptx, 8.6 MB
pptx, 8.6 MB
pdf, 2.33 MB
pdf, 2.33 MB

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 Act 1 Scenes 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.

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Macbeth lesson and homework bundle!

This bundle contains: * A detailed lesson on the context of Macbeth. * A detailed knowledge organiser containing key quotes, facts about Shakespeare and a character summary! * A detailed lesson introducing the characters and themes of the play (including all teacher instructions). * A detailed lesson introducing the themes in act 1 scene 1. * A lesson introducing Macbeth in act 1 scene 2. * A detailed lesson on act 1 scenes 3 and 4 focusing on language analysis. * A detailed lesson on act 1 scene 5 analysing Lady Macbeth’s soliloquy. * A lesson examining the persuasive techniques used by Lady Macbeth in act 1 scene 7. * A lesson guiding students to analysing Macbeth’s soliloquy in act 2 scene 1. * A lesson on independent STEAL analysis in act 2 scene 2. * A lesson on dramatic tension in act 2 scene 3. * A lesson on the descent of Macbeth in Act 3 Scene 2. * A lesson on close language analysis of Banquo's Ghost scene in Act 3 Scene 4. * A prediction and inference lesson on Act 3 Scenes 5 and 6. * A lesson on analysis of Act 4 Scene 1. * A lesson on analysis of Act 4 Scenes 2 and 3. * An extension task/homework sheet for further application of the skills analysed in act 1 scene 7. * Detailed character profiles of the five main characters: Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, King Duncan, Banquo and the three witches. * A Shakespeare pub-style quiz with 40 questions about the Bard! * A homework menu to give students ownership over their extended study. Leave a review and choose any other resource for free from the [LikeAnExpert](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/LikeAnExpert) shop.

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