How does Shakespeare present Macbeth as weak -willed and Malvolio as self-important
An approach to the English Literature Controlled assessment task about weakness for 2015 entry, including key scenes from the text for close study in a helpful handy booklet.
Includes an activity board to help pupils explore both texts. Points make prizes!
A Midsummer Night's Dream SoW
A gentle introduction to Shakespeare for KS3 students. Borrows ideas from the RSC-BBC “Shakespeare Unlocked” teachers pack (links to clips in slides) and adapts for year 7/8.
Lessons include:
The theatre, with optional library research project for able students whilst others use laptops to research general theatre terms.
The plot - what happens? Mapping this with stickfigures.
The Mechanicals - who are they, how do Bottom & Quince battle to be in charge?
The Fairies - how are they different from stereotypical fairies? Why have Titania & Oberon fallen out, & what are the effects?
Problems & Advice - Agony Aunt letters.
Helena Vs. Hermia - at the start, Helena & Demetrius, the BIG FIGHT SCENE!
Assessment planning - S's presentation of H&H.
Fun end-of-module games.
Macbeth resources various
Various power points, activities, and a student booklet for teaching Macbeth.
DVD referred to is Patrick Stewart version from 210. Note: 12 certificate and gory in places so not suitable for lower than year 9 really.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Macbeth-DVD-Patrick-Stewart/dp/B004NB75BE