Macbeth - Constructing and Writing an Essay Answer (Act 1 Scene 7)

This is a step by step guide to constructing and writing an essay answer to an extract from Act 1 Scene 7 of Macbeth. The question focuses around how Shakespeare presents Macbeth’s fears and doubts (about killing King Duncan).

The lesson breaks down the task of constructing an answer into a series of steps. Together with examples, students can construct their answer in a safe environment, guided through the process explicitly. Once ideas are formulated, students are then guided on how to write up their ideas with clarity, ensuring that the assessment objectives are met.

I’ve used this with equal success with both HA and LA classes, and it’s surprising just how much students are able to write once the process is modelled to them in this way.

I’d love a review if you download, I hope it saves you some time :)