Macbeth - Complete ACT 1 Lesson Bundle (7 lessons)

Everything you need to teach Act 1 of Shakespeare’s Macbeth in a handy bundle which needs minimal adaptation. The lessons are loosely based on the ‘Ready to Teach’ Macbeth book, adapted with activities/information I have found to work well over the years.

This bundle contains 7 lessons, and is fully resourced. A copy of each scene is also included, plus an annotated version of each scene for teacher reference.

Each lesson is guided by a ‘big question’ which students will answer by the end of the class. Every lesson begins with a retrieval task and contains a variety of activities across the scheme. Most lessons end with students answering the big question guided by a what, how, why framework, unless they are guided to answer in an alternative format which includes a choice activity or question grid etc.

Lesson 1 - Who are the three weird sisters? (Act 1, Scene 1)
Lesson 1 also includes an optional homework task.
Lesson 2 - How are we initially introduced to Macbeth’s character (Act 1, Scene 2)
Lesson 3 - What do the witches tell Macbeth and Banquo? What do we learn about the characters of Macbeth and Banquo from their reactions to the witches? (Act 1 Scene 3)
Lesson 4 - What is the relationship like between Macbeth and King Duncan? (Act 1, Scene 4)
Lesson 5 and 6 - Who is Lady Macbeth? What is the relationship like between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth? (one PowerPoint but both lessons included) (Act 1, Scene 5).
Lesson 6 also includes an optional homework task.
Lesson 7 - What reasons does Macbeth give for not wanting to go ahead with Duncan’s murder? (Act 1, Scenes 6 & 7).
Lesson 7 contains an optional homework task.

I’d love a review if you download, thanks so much and hope you enjoy :)