Macbeth SEN/EAL PowerPoint - Whole Play 113 slides

This 113-slide teaching PowerPoint covers the entire play of Macbeth, scene by scene, in a clear, accessible and exam-friendly way.
Every slide is designed to support mixed-ability classes, GCSE learners, SEN/ALN, EAL, and students who benefit from structured, chunked explanations.

What’s Included (113 Slides)

Each scene contains:

Plot summary in clear, student-friendly steps

Key quotation with meaning

Retrieval question (quick check for understanding)

Inference question (stretching deeper thinking)

Vocabulary support (carefully chosen and explained)

Short translation of Shakespearean lines

Original artwork and consistent imagery

Simple, accessible language suitable for all year groups

Why This Resource Works

✔ Perfect for lower-confidence readers – chunked explanations and simple translations
✔ SEN/ALN & EAL friendly – vocabulary taught explicitly in every scene
✔ Consistent structure – teachers can use any scene independently
✔ Supports GCSE skills – inference, quotation understanding and retrieval are built in
✔ Works with any exam board – AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC
✔ Ideal for class teaching, homework, cover lessons or revision
✔ Clear visual layout that reduces cognitive load

Content Summary (All Scenes Included)

Act 1 Scenes 1–7

Act 2 Scenes 1–4

Act 3 Scenes 1–6

Act 4 Scenes 1–3

Act 5 Scenes 1–9

This resource covers the full plot, from “Fair is foul” to Macbeth’s death and Malcolm’s final speech.

Who Is This PowerPoint For?

GCSE English teachers

NQTs/EQTs building a Macbeth scheme

ALN/SEN/EAL departments

Teachers needing quick, reliable coverage of every scene

Tutors and intervention staff

Non-specialists teaching Shakespeare

Free Sample Available

You can download my free ‘Act 1 Scenes 1–6’ sample PowerPoint to preview the style and layout before purchasing the complete 113-slide resource. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13367592

Recommended Use

Use this PowerPoint as a core teaching tool, revision guide or student-facing lesson series. Each slide can be displayed, printed, shared or used as part of a workbook.