Macbeth teacher pack
Five weeks of lessons on Macbeth for ages 14 to 18: a plan, a worksheet and the answers for each week, a final essay with a marking guide, and a reading certificate to print. Free to use in class.
Five weeks, week by week
- Week 1Scenes 1 to 6
The witches awaken Macbeth’s ambition, while Duncan’s trust and Lady Macbeth’s welcome reveal the danger beneath loyal appearances.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 2Scenes 7 to 11
Macbeth kills Duncan and gains the crown, but fear, concealment, and suspicion undermine the apparent success of his ambition.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 3Scenes 12 to 17
Macbeth attacks Banquo and Fleance, but escape, the ghost, and growing resistance show that violence cannot secure his crown.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 4Scenes 18 to 22
Macbeth trusts deceptive assurances and attacks Macduff’s family, while grief, guilt, and rebellion expose the damage caused by his rule.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 5Scenes 23 to 28
Malcolm’s concealed advance and Macduff’s victory expose deceptive promises, ending Macbeth’s rule and bringing Malcolm to the throne.
Plan · worksheet · answers
Assessment
Final essay
Three questions to choose from, 800 to 1,200 words, with a marking guide in four bands.
Quiz bank
The 30 questions and 38 flashcards online, for homework or a quick check in class. Open the quiz
Discussion
Questions for small groups, meeting by meeting. The book club kit
Reading certificate
Certificate of reading
Student's name
has read
Macbeth
by William Shakespeare
Teacher and class
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