Macbeth overview and revision lesson slides designed to last well over 2-3 hours for a class of any level. Includes context and historical theme breakdown, plot overview, major character breakdown, and main themes of the play. A complete slide show to introduce the play to a literature class. Ideal for Year 10-11 students sitting the AQA English Literature Paper 1 (Compatible with Edexcel). Includes a homework task as well as in-class feedback and exercises.
File type: Powerpoint
Contents:
- All Macbeth historical context, incl. line of succession to James I, superstitions, historical themes, gunpowder plot, natural order and divine right, etc.
- Key unknown vocabulary i.e. usurper, natural order, regicide etc.
- Six main themes: Ambition, Guilt, Death, Supernatural/Equivocation, Lies and deceit (appearance vs reality), Power and control
- Plot summary incl. introduction into Act 1
- Major character breakdown
- Homework for students
- Continuous spaces for in-class feedback and engagement
- Task(s) to do
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