Macbeth GCSE Revision Worksheets

These worksheets break down the entire plot of Macbeth through short excerpts of the play coupled with leading questions. For example, a short extract from Act 1, Scene 2 where Macbeth first encounters the witches coupled with questions such as “How does Macbeth react to the witches? What does this show about him? What is Shakespeare trying to highlight to the audience?”

These worksheets are particularly useful for catching students up if they have missed large chunks of work or if they are struggling to understand the storyline of the play as a whole. Overall, they are broken down by act and provide short summaries of what is happening where necessary. The questions are specifically designed to prompt students to have insightful thoughts about Shakespeare’s intention, the Jacobean audience’s reaction, and the importance of crucial moments within the plot.

There are four worksheets in total:

• Macbeth (6 pages, 22 questions)
• Lady Mabceth (4 pages, 13 questions)
• Banquo (4 pages, 10 questions)
• Macduff (4 pages, 13 questions)