refers to the stage of English language used from approximately the late 15th century to the late 17th century

a sequence of continuous action in a play, film, opera or book

an instruction in a play script indicating the movement, position or tone of an actor or the sound effects and lighting

British English CC

Exploring characters and setting in the opening scene of 'Macbeth'

English

Understanding the context of Shakespeare's 'Macbeth'

Understanding themes, characters and plot in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth'

Generating vocabulary for the opening of 'Macbeth'

Planning part one of the opening of 'Macbeth'

Writing part one of the opening of 'Macbeth'

Planning part two of the opening of 'Macbeth'

Writing part two of the opening of 'Macbeth'

Peer editing the opening of a narrative based on ‘Macbeth’

Analysing the main character in 'Macbeth'

Analysing a scene in the build-up of 'Macbeth'

Identifying the features of a soliloquy

Planning and writing the 'against' section of Macbeth's soliloquy

Planning and writing the 'for' section of Macbeth's soliloquy

Planning and writing the closing thoughts of Macbeth's soliloquy

Peer editing a soliloquy based on 'Macbeth'

Performing a soliloquy in character as Macbeth

In 'Macbeth', pupils learn about character, plot and theme in a Shakespearean play for the first time. In 'Shakespeare's ’Romeo and Juliet’: Diary and Narrative Writing', pupils will learn how Shakespeare explores multiple key themes throughout a single play.’

In 'The Highwayman: Narrative Writing', pupils developed their understanding of how to create atmosphere and engage the reader using figurative language. In 'Shakespeare's ’Macbeth’: Narrative and Soliloquy Writing', pupils will use figurative language to write a narrative based on Shakespearean tragedy and convey characters' thoughts and feelings through soliloquy writing.

In this unit, pupils have their first taste of Shakespearean play scripts. They analyse the witches' prologue of this iconic play as a starting point for writing a narrative opening. Pupils investigate the central character, writing a soliloquy based on Macbeth's famous dagger monologue.

Shakespeare's 'Macbeth': narrative and soliloquy writing

It is the form of English language used exclusively in Shakespeare's plays.

It is the modern form of English language we use today.

It preceded the modern form of English language we use today.

What is the term used to describe the detailed instructions written in a play script?

What eerie setting sets the tone for Act 1 Scene 1 of 'Macbeth'?

How do the three witches in Macbeth generally appear to others in the play?

What does ‘malignant’ mean in Act 1 Scene 1 of 'Macbeth'?

What does ‘hurly-burly’ mean in Act 1 Scene 1 of 'Macbeth'?

In which setting does the majority of the action in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' take place?

Which theme could be argued to be most central to Shakespeare's 'Macbeth'?

What does the term 'prophecy' refer to in the play 'Macbeth'?

What is the main cause for Macbeth's growing paranoia?

How does Macbeth meet his end in the play?

Exploring characters and setting in the opening scene of 'Macbeth'

Lesson outcome