This resource is a collection of 3-4 lessons that introduces students to Kayo Chingonyi and the 15 poems students will study for Section A of the Cambridge IGCSE Literature in English Exam. Lesson 1: an introduction to Kayo Chingonyi and the assessments objectives Lesson 2: poetry techniques and skills needed for IGCSE including ‘how to read a poem’ - 3 steps to follow Lesson 3: how to analyse a poem using ‘SIFT’ mnemonic. How to ‘read’ and ‘analyse’ a poem joined up as Ss complete an independent reading of ‘Kumukanda’ as h/w before the next lesson.

This ppt. explores the character of Lady Macbeth. Beginning with the quote: “Lady Macbeth is perhaps the most commanding figure that Shakespeare drew (created)” students will discuss what makes her an interesting character, explore her characteristics, and also understand what audience perceptions would have been at the time. Students will read / watch key scenes: Act 1 Scene 5, Act 1 Scene 7, and Act 5 Scene 1 and answer the following: What is Lady Macbeth actually saying here? Could you link this to any other parts of the text? How is Lady Macbeth feeling in this scene? What are problems with what Lady Macbeth wants/ has done? What are the benefits for Lady Macbeth getting what she wants? and then re-watch again, this time focusing on themes: power, mystery, evil. A good lesson that would prepare students for an essay or analysis.

This lesson explores the character of Macbeth and prepares Ss for the essay Q: How does Macbeth (the character) suggest power, mystery, and evil in ‘Macbeth’? In pairs Ss analyse their key scene and create notes and ideas on how power, mystery, and evil are conveyed in their extract. Ss will also consider Macbeth’s disposition after killing Duncan and then after killing Banquo. Ss then create their own notes and examples of how power, mystery, and evil and evident in Macbeth’s character. A good lesson for Year 8 or 9, and also low level GCSE.

This lesson explores the role of the witches throughout Macbeth and also focuses on the essay Q: How do the witches suggest power, mystery, evil in Macbeth? Ss could either write this as a stand alone essay or use the ideas generated in this lesson to add to an essay featuring Macbeth or Lady Macbeth. Throughout the lesson students will look at Act 1 Scene 3, Act 3 Scene 5, and Act 4 Scene 1 focusing on the themes: power, mystery and evil.