Getting to Know Shakespeare and Macbeth

WRITEhere-writeNOW study packs are designed to support learning in the classroom, consolidate knowledge# and encourage students to think critically and engage in creative activities aligned to their topic of study.
#completed work should always be kept for revision

Importantly all WRITEhere-writeNOW resources are ideal for working independantly and remotely.

Suitable for Key Stage 2&3 students.

This resource gives students a simple, fun and interesting introductIon to the life of Shakespeare and an opportunity to get to know the basic events in Macbeth.
Can be used as study progresses to build an aide memoir or completed at the end of each topic to consolidate learning.
In additIon, the results will provide excellent classroom display material.
Simple visual images are used to make this resource accessible, therefore easier to understand and memorable for all learners.

Additionally, these resources are ideal for online catch-up work, given to early task finishers in class or to be assigned for homework.
Using WRITEhere-writeNOW your students will be able to actively engage in learning by exploring well-known literary texts using visual literacy skills and applying imagination and creativity.

To enable your students to ‘show what they know’ students should be given opportunities to complete verbal, visual and/or video* presentations, which should also help build confidence.
*making a film of themselves presenting their results, for example using CLIPS by Apple, a free, easy to use app that helps students produce high quality results, using an iPhone or iPad.

WRITEhere, writeNOW materials adhere to the principles outlined in the UK Department for Education programmes of study for English:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/244215/SECONDARY_national_curriculum_-_English2.pdf
Namely that, studies of English language & literature will support students to be able to write well so that they can communicate information and concepts, as well as their thoughts, feelings and ideas to others.

Literature can be one of the best sources, enabling students to learn how language works using WRITEhere, writeNOW with a selection of the work from well known writers, while at the same time increasing access to higher levels of vocabulary.
Reading critically and engaging in analysis using the resources available in WRITEhere, writeNOW gives students opportunities to gain knowledge, build on what they already know and prepare them to engage in higher and deeper levels of learning.

Learning how to use the skills of language could not be more important, WRITEhere, writeNOW.