Looking for a way to introduce and analyse Act 1 Scene 5? This resource: Introduces students to Shakespeare’s choice of form and what it can suggest to an audience. The key term ‘soliloquy’ is introduced and explored. It then includes slides (like the preview) which guides students’ analysis of Lady Macbeth in Act 1 Scene 5. Key quotes are highlighted accompanied with questions to challenge students. An initial impression of Lady Macbeth in Act 1 Scene 5 is established and then students are asked to explore an alternative reading using Taylor Swift’s lyrics as a point of comparsion. This lesson is an excellent addition to any Macbeth unit of work and suitable for KS3 & KS4.

Looking for something to introduce or revise evaluation skills? This evaluation lesson includes: Tips for success Evaluative terminology Suggested essay structure An extract from Dracula Guided reading tasks Independent reading tasks This evaluation resource is attached as a word document in case you would like to adapt anything to suit your exam board or teaching style. This evaluation lesson is suitable for KS4, but easily adaptable for KS3

Are you looking for a ‘ready to use’ lesson that introduces your students to Macbeth? This lesson: Introduces themes Explores the relevance of Shakespeare today. Uses a key scene to begin to explore characterisation*. This lesson is suitable for KS3 & KS4. It’s a great starting point for any Macbeth unit of work. *Act 2 Scene 2.

Do you need a quick & clear overview of the key comparisons of edexcel’s belonging anthology? This resource includes: A list of the poems. Each poem’s overarching themes. Two potential connections for each poem. A brief overview of each connection. A good starting point for any scheme of work exploring edexcel’s belonging anthology or a simple way to begin your revision notes.