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Which subject	English
What topic	macbeth act 1
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 10
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan

Topic

Macbeth Act 1

Objectives

• To understand the key themes and characters introduced in Act 1 of Macbeth.
• To analyse the language and dramatic techniques used by Shakespeare.
• To discuss the moral dilemmas presented in the text.
• To prepare students for subsequent acts and overall analysis of the play.

Materials

• Copies of Macbeth (Acts 1, Scene 1-7)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector for displaying quotes and key themes
• Handouts with character descriptions and summaries
• Note-taking sheets for students

Grade/Age Group

Year 10

Subject

English

Number of Students

20

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (Minutes)	Details
1	Introduction	5	Brief overview of Shakespeare and the historical context of Macbeth. Discuss expectations for the lesson.
2	Reading	10	Students read selected passages from Act 1: Scenes 1-7. Focus on key characters and plot developments.
3	Group Discussion	5	In small groups, students discuss their initial thoughts on the themes and characters introduced.
4	Language Analysis	5	Explore Shakespeare’s language, including metaphors and imagery; highlight key quotes from Act 1.
5	Moral Dilemmas	3	Discuss the moral choices faced by characters in Act 1 and their implications.
6	Recap & Homework	2	Summarise key points from the lesson and assign homework. Check homework without presentations; assign a reflection on Act 1.

Homework

• Write a reflection (300 words) on a character's moral dilemma in Act 1, using examples from the text to support their analysis.

Assessment

• Observation during group discussions and engagement with the text.
• Review of homework reflection for understanding of themes and character analysis.

National Curriculum Alignment

• The lesson corresponds with the UK National Curriculum for English, focusing on critical reading, analysis of language and literature, and understanding narrative and dramatic techniques.

Adaptations

• Provide additional support materials for students who may struggle with Shakespearean language.
• Allow advanced students to further explore themes by assigning supplementary texts related to Macbeth.

Lesson script