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.