Macbeth Act 1 Scenes 1–2 KS3 Lesson Pack

A complete KS3 lesson on Macbeth Act 1 Scenes 1–2, covering atmosphere, witches, Macbeth’s character, key quotations, predictions, and scaffolded tasks.
This KS3 Macbeth lesson pack covers Act 1 Scenes 1 and 2 with a complete, ready‑to‑teach sequence including context, guided reading, mood and atmosphere analysis, character exploration, quotation work, predictions, and plenary tasks. Students examine how Shakespeare creates tension through the witches and how Macbeth is presented as a heroic warrior. Includes structured questions, sentence starters, differentiation, and a quotation table for close analysis. Ideal for Year 8 English, Shakespeare units, and mixed‑ability classes. Perfect for introducing key themes, characterisation, and early plot development.
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