An introduction to Lady Macbeth, Shylock and Richard III. This was the opening lesson in a unit on the 'other' in Shakespeare, where we explored three key villains and looked at their villainous qualities as well as parts of their characters that make us sympathise towards them.
You may want to split it into two lessons to give students plenty of time to discuss and develop their ideas.
The students responded really well to this lesson, which invites them to explore their first impressions of the characters based on pieces of evidence that are revealed to them slowly throughout the lesson. Great for sparking their interest and encouraging discussion and collaboration.
Important: see notes below slides in the PPT for advice on how to deliver the lesson.
To differentiate: place students in groups by ability. The support sheet could be given only to groups who need it. Higher ability groups could be told that they must create a defence for Richard III at the end - he's the most difficult character to sympathise with!
Created collaboratively by C Tyler and S Lindsay - Hayes School, Bromley
You may want to split it into two lessons to give students plenty of time to discuss and develop their ideas.
The students responded really well to this lesson, which invites them to explore their first impressions of the characters based on pieces of evidence that are revealed to them slowly throughout the lesson. Great for sparking their interest and encouraging discussion and collaboration.
Important: see notes below slides in the PPT for advice on how to deliver the lesson.
To differentiate: place students in groups by ability. The support sheet could be given only to groups who need it. Higher ability groups could be told that they must create a defence for Richard III at the end - he's the most difficult character to sympathise with!
Created collaboratively by C Tyler and S Lindsay - Hayes School, Bromley
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A great resource, thank you!
This is a great resource, I've used it with my low ability year 7 to get them interested in Shakespeare's characters. I removed the lines referencing religion due to International teaching but a fun two lessons.
I used this as an introduction activity for a unit on Shakespearean villains, and it went over really well and generated great discussion among the students. Thanks for sharing!
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