Macbeth: Macbeth's Downfall

This is a middle-ability Year 9 lesson focusing on the final scene of Macbeth and his downfall. Pupils will need to consider who they think is responsible for the downfall of Macbeth and they will consider why they think the play ends with his death and why Shakespeare may have done this. The tasks are split into manageable activities that allow pupils to analyse key language techniques and the effects and meanings they create. A debate activity is also included to allow pupils to practice supporting an argument and this will also support them in then writing GCSE-style paragraph(s) exploring alternative arguments and interpretations. This lesson is easily adaptable to a KS3 or KS4 class of any ability.