pptx, 10.92 MB
pptx, 10.92 MB
pdf, 2.33 MB
pdf, 2.33 MB

This dynamic one-hour lesson is designed to engage students in understanding how Macbeth is introduced as both a violent and loyal character. Perfect for exploring themes and character development, this lesson encourages students to think critically and creatively and prepares students to analyse how Macbeth changes later in the play.

What’s Included:

  • A complete PowerPoint with ready-to-use teacher instructions, allowing you to download and teach immediately.
  • Interactive activities where students will order the events of the battle and craft a compelling news war report based on the scene.

Ideal for:

  • Enhancing comprehension of Macbeth’s character and motivations.
  • Encouraging students to connect with the text through creative writing and discussion.

Lesson Objective: Write a news report about the battle in Act 1 Scene 2.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Read the scene multiple times to decipher the orders of events in battle.
  • Infer details about Macbeth’s character.
  • Add imaginative details to create a news report about the battle in this scene.

Lesson Outline:
Do it now: Think – Pair – Share What are the key features of a news war report?
Starter: Reading focus – as you read the scene as a class, students write down quotes that describe Macbeth’s character followed by an activity to list adjectives that describe him.
Activity 1: Re-read the scene in pairs and put the events in the correct order.
Activity 2: Students discuss features of a news report and then write their own based on Act 1 Scene 2.
Plenary: What are your predictions about Macbeth now that you know more about his as a character?

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Macbeth: Unit of Work & Resources for the Entire Play

This *Macbeth* resource bundle will support you and your students through the entire play. Designed for Key Stage 4 or advanced Key Stage 3, this resource pack provides everything you need to guide students through the entire play, equipping them with the skills required for GCSE/IGCSE success. -------------------------------------------------------- **What’s Included in This Bundle?** * 18 Complete Lesson PowerPoints * Fully editable presentations with engaging starter tasks, clear learning objectives, in-depth scene analysis, and plenary activities to consolidate learning. * Knowledge Organiser -------------------------------------------------------- **Why Choose This Bundle?** This resource pack is tailored to meet the demands of GCSE/IGCSE specifications, ensuring students develop skills in: - Language and structure analysis - Linking themes to context - Understanding character arcs and motivations - Discussing Shakespeare’s dramatic techniques and intentions -------------------------------------------------------- **Free Resources and More:** **Free Unit of Work Overview:** Download a [free unit of work overview](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13152322) to support your planning. **Free Worksheet:** Download a [free worksheet](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11863443) on Lady Macbeth's persuasive techniques in Act 1 Scene 7. **Free Homework Menu:** Download a [free homework menu](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12073316) to accompany the unit. -------------------------------------------------------- **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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