If someone is invincible, they can’t be defeated or killed.

A caesarean section (c-section) is a surgical procedure whereby a baby is delivered through an incision (cut) in the mother’s stomach.

If you equivocate, you speak in an ambiguous way that allows you to conceal the truth.

Themes are the main ideas that a writer wants to explore. An important theme in ‘Macbeth’ is ambition.

A coward describes someone who lacks bravery, or is extremely afraid of danger or pain.

'Macbeth': an exploration of Act 5, Scenes 6 to 9

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'Macbeth': an exploration of Act 1, Scenes 1-4

'Macbeth': An exploration of Act 1, Scenes 5 to 7

'Macbeth': an exploration of Act 2, Scenes 1 and 2

'Macbeth': an exploration of Act 2, Scenes 3 and 4

'Macbeth': an exploration of Act 3, Scenes 1 to 3

'Macbeth': an exploration of Act 3, Scenes 4 to 6

'Macbeth': an exploration of Act 4, Scenes 1 to 3

'Macbeth': an exploration of Act 5, Scenes 1 to 5

Exploring the opening of ‘Macbeth’

The witches in Act 1, Scene 3 of ‘Macbeth’

The presentation of the witches in Act 1, Scene 3 of ‘Macbeth’

The presentation of Lady Macbeth in Act 1, Scene 5 of ‘Macbeth’

The relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth in Act 1, Scene 7 of ‘Macbeth’

Lady Macbeth’s character development across Act 1 of ‘Macbeth’

How does Lady Macbeth undermine Macbeth in Act 1 of 'Macbeth'?

Exploring the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth in Act 1, ‘Macbeth’

Exploring Act 2, Scene 2 of ‘Macbeth’: characterisation and foreshadowing

Exploring the presentation of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth in Act 3 of ‘Macbeth’

Act 3, Scene 4, ‘Macbeth’: Macbeth’s fears, and Lady Macbeth’s diminishing power

Lady Macbeth's feelings of guilt in ‘Macbeth’

Lady Macbeth's role in the downfall of Macbeth in 'Macbeth'

Evaluating the character of Lady Macbeth in ‘Macbeth’

Planning an analytical essay about Lady Macbeth in ‘Macbeth’

Writing an analytical essay about Lady Macbeth as a Machiavel in ‘Macbeth’

‘Macbeth’: exploring evidence and including context in an essay on Lady Macbeth

In 'Macbeth: Lady Macbeth as a Machiavellian Villain', pupils focus on the role that Lady Macbeth plays in the downfall of her husband. In 'Macbeth: A Tragic Hero', pupils become more critical of Macbeth's own decisions, evaluating whether he could be considered a tragic hero.

In 'Othello', pupils explore the role that Desdemona played in her husband's downfall. In 'Macbeth: Lady Macbeth as a Machiavellian Villain', pupils analyse the impact of Lady Macbeth's manipulation.

In this unit, pupils read and analyse 'Macbeth' by focusing on the role of Lady Macbeth in the tragedy. They start by reading the full play, before moving on to a close analysis of key characters and themes. They then zoom in on Lady Macbeth and develop an essay on her as a Machiaevellian villain.

Shakespeare: first reading

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Because he is the rightful King of Scotland.

In 'Macbeth', why is Macduff able to kill Macbeth?

In Act 5, Scene 8 of 'Macbeth', Macduff tells Macbeth to 'yield, {{ }}'.

Malcolm organises his army and the attack on Macbeth.

Malcolm is crowned rightful King of Scotland.

Match the final 4 scenes of Act 5 of 'Macbeth' to their plot points

In Act 5, Scene 8 of 'Macbeth', Macduff tells Macbeth, 'Macduff was from his mother's womb Untimely {{ }}'.

In the final scene of 'Macbeth', Malcolm calls Macbeth "dead {{ }}."

In 'Macbeth', which of the following would count as a theme?

Malcolm's army has fewer troops than he does.

The witches say they will support him in the battle.

The witches say he can't be killed until Birnam wood comes to Dunsinane.

The witches say "Beware Malcolm" and he has had Malcolm killed.

The witches say he can't be killed by one of "woman" born.

In Act 5 of 'Macbeth', why does Macbeth feel invincible?

He is a tyrant who is an unnatural King of Scotland.

Macbeth stole the title of the Thane of Cawdor from him.

In 'Macbeth', why does Macduff want to kill Macbeth?

Macbeth hears reports of a large army coming to defeat him.

Malcolm's army use tree branches to camouflage themselves.

Match the first five scenes of Act 5 of 'Macbeth' to their plot points

If you {{ }}, you speak in an ambiguous way that allows you to conceal the truth.

In Act 4, Scene 1 of 'Macbeth', the witches tell Macbeth, "none of {{ }} born Shall harm Macbeth".

In Act 1, Scene 7 of 'Macbeth', Macbeth decides not to commit regicide. Lady Macbeth goads him into it, saying, "Art thou {{ }} To be the same in thine own act and valour As thou art in desire?"

'Macbeth': an exploration of Act 5, Scenes 6 to 9

Lesson outcome

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