Macbeth - Lesson 9 - Lost the Plot PowerPoint

In this lesson, students are tasked with consolidating their understanding of the first act of Shakespeare's "Macbeth". The objective is to complete a summary of Act One by filling in missing details. The summary revisits the pivotal moments when Macbeth and Banquo, after their victory against the Norwegians, encounter three prophetic witches. These witches foretell that Macbeth will be granted the title Thane of Cawdor and will eventually become the King of Scotland, while Banquo's descendants shall be kings. This prophecy quickly begins to manifest as Macbeth is named Thane of Cawdor for his valour in battle.

Following the witches' revelations, Macbeth communicates the astonishing predictions to his wife in a letter, igniting her ambition to be queen. She resolves to convince Macbeth to murder King Duncan to expedite their ascension to the throne. The plot thickens as Duncan is unsuspectingly invited to Macbeth's castle, where the treacherous plan to end his life is set in motion. To further engage with the narrative, students are encouraged to create a comic strip that captures the essence of these events from Act One, visually depicting the fateful meeting between Banquo, Macbeth, and the three witches.