Macbeth: Appearance Vs Reality

This lesson plan can be used as a standalone revision session or as part of the whole scheme of work covering Macbeth, which is available as a bundle. This scheme of work highlights individual characters and themes rather than following the play scene-by-scene. Each lesson plan links characters to themes and gives reference to form, structure, language and context.

The lesson plan is supplied on both Powerpoint and PDF so you have the flexibility of using either or both. The lesson comprises of 20 slides divided into the following sections:

Starter: What do the images suggest about appearances and what might the reality be?
Task: Students are given five key quotes relating to the theme of appearance Vs reality and they have to discuss them. What does the evidence relating to the theme of appearance Vs reality mean?
Explanation of the quotes
Revision of Appearance Vs Reality:
What do we mean by appearance Vs reality?
The words of the witches
The witches speak without clarity
The witches create chaos
Macbeth ignores the witches
Banquo ignores the witches too!
Human deception
Lady Macbeth’s deception
Lady Macbeth
Macbeth’s deception
Macbeth
Task: Write two PEELS answering a question on appearance Vs reality - students complete for homework
To Sum Up: Appearance Vs Reality

This is a comprehensive lesson plan on the theme of Appearance Vs Reality that students really enjoy. They have an opportunity to explore the key ideas; discuss key evidence; apply their knowledge to their essay writing; practice essay writing technique.