Macbeth

Resources for KS4 and upper secondary

Introduce your students to the dramatic and bloody world of Shakespeare's Macbeth with our hand selected resources, from lesson plans to activity sheets and exam questions. These resources have been designed to help your students analyse the key themes and characters of this classic play.

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Lessons and activities

“Double, double toil and trouble; fire burn and caldron bubble”. There’s no doubt that Macbeth is a favourite amongst students once they start analysing and examining the supernatural themes that underpin the dangers of ambition, betrayal and guilt. Take a look at this hand-picked selection of lessons and activities, including character study, language analysis and schemes-of-work, you could use in your classroom.

Macbeth  - The Story - Reading Comprehension Worksheet
MariaPht

Macbeth - The Story - Reading Comprehension Worksheet

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This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The text narrates the story of Macbeth based on William Shakespeare's tragedy. After carefully reading a text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions,...
Act 4 Scene 1 Macbeth GCSE English Literature 9-1
ajs12345

Act 4 Scene 1 Macbeth GCSE English Literature 9-1

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Everything you need to teach Act 4 Scene 1 of Shakespeare s Macbeth. This is also available as part of a complete scheme of work whereby a considerable saving can be made; further details can be found [here.](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/macbeth-gcse-full-scheme-of-work-9-1-english-litera...
'Macbeth': 'Dagger' Soliloquy
Emersons Tutoring

'Macbeth': 'Dagger' Soliloquy

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This is a lesson on the second half of Act 2 Scene 1 with a detailed analysis of the meaning and language of Macbeth's soliloquy. Students write about how atmosphere has been created in this scene.
Macbeth Quotation Table
creativesquirrel

Macbeth Quotation Table

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This four page document is fully colour-coded, easy to use and contains: * Key quotations * Linked themes * Placement * A short explanation. Can be used as a summary/introduction document or as a revision aid for students. Fantastic for lower ability/SEN/EAL and can be used as a differentiated re...

Key learning and revision

Whether you're looking for knowledge organisers, key quotation sheets or practice exam questions on Macbeth, explore a selection of quizzes, activities and practice exam questions that you could use for mid-term assessments or revision lessons.

Macbeth GCSE Knowledge Organiser / Revision Sheet
miss_fletcher

Macbeth GCSE Knowledge Organiser / Revision Sheet

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Great teaching and revision resource for teachers and students. Fully editable and designed to be printed onto one side of A3. Perfect for sticking into students' books. Covers: scene summaries with key quotes; context; character summaries; themes; form and meter; the structure of a tragedy; motifs ...
Macbeth Knowledge Organiser/ Revision Mat!
TandLGuru

Macbeth Knowledge Organiser/ Revision Mat!

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This detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning or revising William Shakespeare's 'Macbeth.' It contains comprehensive sections on: - Context; - Scene by Scene Summary (with quotes); - Main Characters; - Themes; - Dramatic Devices; - Feat...
Macbeth AQA exam questions
josephs15

Macbeth AQA exam questions

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Meant to be printed and cut up into slips - for final revision weeks and revision classes once pupils are already familiar with exam requirements. (Saves on copying costs!)
Macbeth Quotes, Summaries, Context, and Analysis Slides
PateResources

Macbeth Quotes, Summaries, Context, and Analysis Slides

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This is a collection of PowerPoints that accompany a YouTube video playlist which can be found by searching 'Pate Resources Macbeth' on YouTube. The PowerPoints look at revising the key quotations, themes, and context points of Macbeth in preparation for the GCSE English Literature exam. These slid...
Macbeth: Revision Worksheets - All Acts
Georgina O'Toole

Macbeth: Revision Worksheets - All Acts

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These fully editable revision worksheets invite students to consolidate their knowledge on: \- Each act and scene of the play \- Their top five moments for each act \- Key actions and quotations for each character at various points in the play \- Key themes \- Key methods They make...
Macbeth Quotes
EnglishGCSEcouk

Macbeth Quotes

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Revise Macbeth with key quotes! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that supports students in the run-up to the AQA English Literature Paper 1 exam by providing detailed and relevant revision activities. The lesson also includes a detailed pack of key quotes from across the play that is divi...
Macbeth's Character Revision Flash Cards
HMBenglishresources1984

Macbeth's Character Revision Flash Cards

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12 Flashcards containing 30 quotations about the character of Macbeth. Available as a single resource or as a bundle with my other flashcards on themes. Also includes 6 theme revision cards and 6 revision cards covering the 6 main characters in the play.
Macbeth Quote Quiz - Revision
creativesquirrel

Macbeth Quote Quiz - Revision

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A 40 question, multiple choice quiz using key quotes from 'Macbeth'. A fantastic revision document, plenary or starter task. I have used it for my SEN/lower ability groups to help them memorise important quotations.

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