These slides are designed for open discussion about the themes of betrayal in Macbeth. By focusing on key quotes, this deck is intended to promote class participation and can be used for a variety of abilities when leading conversations.

This presentation works well for students who have been introduced to the play and understand the direction of the plot. By honing in on key quotes related to themes of loyalty, these slides work well to aid open classroom discussion about individual characters and their conflicting attitudes to loyalty. By opening up the floor to discussion, this resource can be tailored to varied levels of ability.

This presentation works well for students who have been introduced to Macbeth and understand the direction of the plot. By honing in on key quotes related to themes of fate and freewill, these slides work well to aid open classroom discussion about various elements of Macbeth where fate and freewill become key themes. By opening up the floor to discussion, this resource can be tailored to varied levels of ability.

This Powerpoint introduces Sonnets 27 & 130 by Shakespeare to students. I use this for Years 7-9. It is a great introduction into the language of Shakespeare. It encourages students to translate the poems into modern day English and also consider the form and style of the sonnets. It also provides an opportunity to discuss poetic techniques such as sensory language.

A Powerpoint detailing key issues and quotes related to the theme of ambition in Shakespeare’s Macbeth. A great resource for conversation starters, with an example exam question included where one could use the opportunity to collaboratively essay plan.

An analysis of Shakespeare’s Sonnets 18 & 116. These slides provide the opportunity for students to translate Shakespeare into modern day English. I use these between Years 7-9 as find them a good introduction into Shakespeare’s language. They also allow conversation for use of personification and poetic form.