Macbeth Act 1 Scene 5 (Lady Macbeth's Soliloquy)

This one-hour lesson is designed to help students analyze and annotate Lady Macbeth’s powerful soliloquy in Act 1, Scene 5. Perfect for teachers seeking an engaging, fully-prepared resource that saves time, boosts understanding of Lady Macbeth’s character and supports students with their annotation and analysis skills.

What’s included:

• Ready-to-teach PowerPoint with detailed teacher instructions, so you can download and start teaching immediately.
• A photo of a sample annotation to guide students through the process.
• Printable extract of Lady Macbeth’s soliloquy with a built-in glossary for key terms, enhancing comprehension.

Learning Objective: Explore Lady Macbeth’s Character in Act 1 Scene 5.

Learning Outcomes:

• Students will be introduced to the character of Lady Macbeth and vocabulary to describe her.
• Students will be guided through a close annotation of Lady Macbeth’s soliloquy.
• Students will identify language techniques used in the soliloquy and discuss the effects of them.

Lesson Outline:
Do it now: Think – Pair – Share around students’ expectations of Lady Macbeth.
Starter: Vocabulary – match words to describe Lady Macbeth to their definitions.
Activity 1: Guided annotation of Lady Macbeth’s soliloquy.
Activity 2: Answer questions followed by discussion of questions.
Activity 3: Watch and discuss a modern interpretation of this scene.
Plenary: What do you predict will happen next? What will Lady Macbeth’s role be in this play?

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