Inference Lesson Year 6 – Macbeth Excerpt

A ready-to-teach inference lesson from the Boost Comprehension scheme, designed for Year 6 pupils. Ideal for whole-class reading, guided reading, SATs preparation, and high-quality English lessons.

This lesson uses an accessible excerpt adapted from Shakespeare’s Macbeth - a dramatic, high-impact text that works brilliantly for inference and character analysis.

This lesson pack includes:

• Teacher modelling slides (PowerPoint) with example questions to support explicit teaching
• Independent practice questions (PDF) for pupils to apply inference skills
• Answer booklet (PDF) for quick and accurate marking
• Philosophy-based plenary slide to promote oracy, debate, and deeper thinking

Why teachers choose this lesson:

• No-prep, ready-to-teach resource
• Supports explicit modelling and high-quality discussion
• Ideal for Year 6 SATs inference practice
• Engages pupils with dramatic, rich vocabulary**

Text used: Macbeth (excerpt) – adapted for clarity, maintaining the original tone and impact.

Part of the Year 6 Inference Lesson Bundle - explore more ready-to-teach inference lessons and plenaries.