Macbeth by Shakespeare
Unit
English
Year 5 - Year 6
Teacher of Primary
English Unit Description
This KS2 resource is a complete and ready to teach unit of work and is an ideal introduction to Macbeth for children at KS2. All lessons follow a four part lesson structure (starter, introduction, development and plenary) and all have been carefully planned and designed to enhance and develop knowledge and understanding of the play. Within the PowerPoint slides you will find a mix of activities for children of different abilities including: A brief outline of Shakespeare's life and times and the Elizabethan theatre, Understanding the plot, activities, Key features of a drama text and lots more.
Unit contents
Overview Documents
Scheme of Work
Resource
English
Y5 - Y6
This KS2 resource is a complete and ready to teach unit of work and is an ideal introduction to Macbeth for children at KS2. All lessons follow a four part lesson structure (starter, introduction, development and plenary) and all have been carefully planned and designed to enhance and develop knowledge and understanding of the play. Within the PowerPoint slides you will find a mix of activities for children of different abilities including: A brief outline of Shakespeare's life and times and the Elizabethan theatre, Understanding the plot, activities, Key features of a drama text and lots more.
Lessons
1. William Shakespeare
Lesson
English
Y5
This KS2 resource is a complete and ready to teach unit of work and is an ideal introduction to Macbeth for children at KS2. All lessons follow a four part lesson structure (starter, introduction, development and plenary) and all have been carefully planned and designed to enhance and develop knowledge and understanding of the play. Within the PowerPoint slides you will find a mix of activities for children of different abilities including: A brief outline of Shakespeare's life and times and the Elizabethan theatre, Understanding the plot, activities, Key features of a drama text and lots more.
2. Language and Content
Lesson
English
Y5
This KS2 resource is a complete and ready to teach unit of work and is an ideal introduction to Macbeth for children at KS2. All lessons follow a four part lesson structure (starter, introduction, development and plenary) and all have been carefully planned and designed to enhance and develop knowledge and understanding of the play. Within the PowerPoint slides you will find a mix of activities for children of different abilities including: A brief outline of Shakespeare's life and times and the Elizabethan theatre, Understanding the plot, activities, Key features of a drama text and lots more.
3. Dramatic Conventions
Lesson
English
Y5
This KS2 resource is a complete and ready to teach unit of work and is an ideal introduction to Macbeth for children at KS2. All lessons follow a four part lesson structure (starter, introduction, development and plenary) and all have been carefully planned and designed to enhance and develop knowledge and understanding of the play. Within the PowerPoint slides you will find a mix of activities for children of different abilities including: A brief outline of Shakespeare's life and times and the Elizabethan theatre, Understanding the plot, activities, Key features of a drama text and lots more.
4. Enter Macbeth
Lesson
English
Y5
This KS2 resource is a complete and ready to teach unit of work and is an ideal introduction to Macbeth for children at KS2. All lessons follow a four part lesson structure (starter, introduction, development and plenary) and all have been carefully planned and designed to enhance and develop knowledge and understanding of the play. Within the PowerPoint slides you will find a mix of activities for children of different abilities including: A brief outline of Shakespeare's life and times and the Elizabethan theatre, Understanding the plot, activities, Key features of a drama text and lots more.
5. Banquos Letter
Lesson
English
Y5
This KS2 resource is a complete and ready to teach unit of work and is an ideal introduction to Macbeth for children at KS2. All lessons follow a four part lesson structure (starter, introduction, development and plenary) and all have been carefully planned and designed to enhance and develop knowledge and understanding of the play. Within the PowerPoint slides you will find a mix of activities for children of different abilities including: A brief outline of Shakespeare's life and times and the Elizabethan theatre, Understanding the plot, activities, Key features of a drama text and lots more.
6. Lady Macbeth
Lesson
English
Y5
This KS2 resource is a complete and ready to teach unit of work and is an ideal introduction to Macbeth for children at KS2. All lessons follow a four part lesson structure (starter, introduction, development and plenary) and all have been carefully planned and designed to enhance and develop knowledge and understanding of the play. Within the PowerPoint slides you will find a mix of activities for children of different abilities including: A brief outline of Shakespeare's life and times and the Elizabethan theatre, Understanding the plot, activities, Key features of a drama text and lots more.
7. To kill or not to kill
Lesson
English
Y5
This KS2 resource is a complete and ready to teach unit of work and is an ideal introduction to Macbeth for children at KS2. All lessons follow a four part lesson structure (starter, introduction, development and plenary) and all have been carefully planned and designed to enhance and develop knowledge and understanding of the play. Within the PowerPoint slides you will find a mix of activities for children of different abilities including: A brief outline of Shakespeare's life and times and the Elizabethan theatre, Understanding the plot, activities, Key features of a drama text and lots more.
8. Macbeth's Diary
Lesson
English
Y5
This KS2 resource is a complete and ready to teach unit of work and is an ideal introduction to Macbeth for children at KS2. All lessons follow a four part lesson structure (starter, introduction, development and plenary) and all have been carefully planned and designed to enhance and develop knowledge and understanding of the play. Within the PowerPoint slides you will find a mix of activities for children of different abilities including: A brief outline of Shakespeare's life and times and the Elizabethan theatre, Understanding the plot, activities, Key features of a drama text and lots more.
9. Lost the Plot
Lesson
English
Y5
This KS2 resource is a complete and ready to teach unit of work and is an ideal introduction to Macbeth for children at KS2. All lessons follow a four part lesson structure (starter, introduction, development and plenary) and all have been carefully planned and designed to enhance and develop knowledge and understanding of the play. Within the PowerPoint slides you will find a mix of activities for children of different abilities including: A brief outline of Shakespeare's life and times and the Elizabethan theatre, Understanding the plot, activities, Key features of a drama text and lots more.
10. A dagger of the mind
Lesson
English
Y5
This KS2 resource is a complete and ready to teach unit of work and is an ideal introduction to Macbeth for children at KS2. All lessons follow a four part lesson structure (starter, introduction, development and plenary) and all have been carefully planned and designed to enhance and develop knowledge and understanding of the play. Within the PowerPoint slides you will find a mix of activities for children of different abilities including: A brief outline of Shakespeare's life and times and the Elizabethan theatre, Understanding the plot, activities, Key features of a drama text and lots more.
11. Lady Macbeth and building tension
Lesson
English
Y5
This KS2 resource is a complete and ready to teach unit of work and is an ideal introduction to Macbeth for children at KS2. All lessons follow a four part lesson structure (starter, introduction, development and plenary) and all have been carefully planned and designed to enhance and develop knowledge and understanding of the play. Within the PowerPoint slides you will find a mix of activities for children of different abilities including: A brief outline of Shakespeare's life and times and the Elizabethan theatre, Understanding the plot, activities, Key features of a drama text and lots more.
12. Lost the Plot
Lesson
English
Y5
This KS2 resource is a complete and ready to teach unit of work and is an ideal introduction to Macbeth for children at KS2. All lessons follow a four part lesson structure (starter, introduction, development and plenary) and all have been carefully planned and designed to enhance and develop knowledge and understanding of the play. Within the PowerPoint slides you will find a mix of activities for children of different abilities including: A brief outline of Shakespeare's life and times and the Elizabethan theatre, Understanding the plot, activities, Key features of a drama text and lots more.
13. Act Three
Lesson
English
Y5
This KS2 resource is a complete and ready to teach unit of work and is an ideal introduction to Macbeth for children at KS2. All lessons follow a four part lesson structure (starter, introduction, development and plenary) and all have been carefully planned and designed to enhance and develop knowledge and understanding of the play. Within the PowerPoint slides you will find a mix of activities for children of different abilities including: A brief outline of Shakespeare's life and times and the Elizabethan theatre, Understanding the plot, activities, Key features of a drama text and lots more.
14. A marriage made in hell
Lesson
English
Y5
This KS2 resource is a complete and ready to teach unit of work and is an ideal introduction to Macbeth for children at KS2. All lessons follow a four part lesson structure (starter, introduction, development and plenary) and all have been carefully planned and designed to enhance and develop knowledge and understanding of the play. Within the PowerPoint slides you will find a mix of activities for children of different abilities including: A brief outline of Shakespeare's life and times and the Elizabethan theatre, Understanding the plot, activities, Key features of a drama text and lots more.
15. The banquet
Lesson
English
Y5
This KS2 resource is a complete and ready to teach unit of work and is an ideal introduction to Macbeth for children at KS2. All lessons follow a four part lesson structure (starter, introduction, development and plenary) and all have been carefully planned and designed to enhance and develop knowledge and understanding of the play. Within the PowerPoint slides you will find a mix of activities for children of different abilities including: A brief outline of Shakespeare's life and times and the Elizabethan theatre, Understanding the plot, activities, Key features of a drama text and lots more.
16. Lost the plot
Lesson
English
Y5
This KS2 resource is a complete and ready to teach unit of work and is an ideal introduction to Macbeth for children at KS2. All lessons follow a four part lesson structure (starter, introduction, development and plenary) and all have been carefully planned and designed to enhance and develop knowledge and understanding of the play. Within the PowerPoint slides you will find a mix of activities for children of different abilities including: A brief outline of Shakespeare's life and times and the Elizabethan theatre, Understanding the plot, activities, Key features of a drama text and lots more.
17. Something wicked this way comes
Lesson
English
Y5
This KS2 resource is a complete and ready to teach unit of work and is an ideal introduction to Macbeth for children at KS2. All lessons follow a four part lesson structure (starter, introduction, development and plenary) and all have been carefully planned and designed to enhance and develop knowledge and understanding of the play. Within the PowerPoint slides you will find a mix of activities for children of different abilities including: A brief outline of Shakespeare's life and times and the Elizabethan theatre, Understanding the plot, activities, Key features of a drama text and lots more.
18. What is my mind
Lesson
English
Y5
This KS2 resource is a complete and ready to teach unit of work and is an ideal introduction to Macbeth for children at KS2. All lessons follow a four part lesson structure (starter, introduction, development and plenary) and all have been carefully planned and designed to enhance and develop knowledge and understanding of the play. Within the PowerPoint slides you will find a mix of activities for children of different abilities including: A brief outline of Shakespeare's life and times and the Elizabethan theatre, Understanding the plot, activities, Key features of a drama text and lots more.
19. Birnam Wood and Dunsinane Castle
Lesson
English
Y5
This KS2 resource is a complete and ready to teach unit of work and is an ideal introduction to Macbeth for children at KS2. All lessons follow a four part lesson structure (starter, introduction, development and plenary) and all have been carefully planned and designed to enhance and develop knowledge and understanding of the play. Within the PowerPoint slides you will find a mix of activities for children of different abilities including: A brief outline of Shakespeare's life and times and the Elizabethan theatre, Understanding the plot, activities, Key features of a drama text and lots more.
20. The Battle of Scotland
Lesson
English
Y5
This KS2 resource is a complete and ready to teach unit of work and is an ideal introduction to Macbeth for children at KS2. All lessons follow a four part lesson structure (starter, introduction, development and plenary) and all have been carefully planned and designed to enhance and develop knowledge and understanding of the play. Within the PowerPoint slides you will find a mix of activities for children of different abilities including: A brief outline of Shakespeare's life and times and the Elizabethan theatre, Understanding the plot, activities, Key features of a drama text and lots more.
21. The Rise and Fall of Macbeth
Lesson
English
Y5
This KS2 resource is a complete and ready to teach unit of work and is an ideal introduction to Macbeth for children at KS2. All lessons follow a four part lesson structure (starter, introduction, development and plenary) and all have been carefully planned and designed to enhance and develop knowledge and understanding of the play. Within the PowerPoint slides you will find a mix of activities for children of different abilities including: A brief outline of Shakespeare's life and times and the Elizabethan theatre, Understanding the plot, activities, Key features of a drama text and lots more.
22. Lost the Plot
Lesson
English
Y5
This KS2 resource is a complete and ready to teach unit of work and is an ideal introduction to Macbeth for children at KS2. All lessons follow a four part lesson structure (starter, introduction, development and plenary) and all have been carefully planned and designed to enhance and develop knowledge and understanding of the play. Within the PowerPoint slides you will find a mix of activities for children of different abilities including: A brief outline of Shakespeare's life and times and the Elizabethan theatre, Understanding the plot, activities, Key features of a drama text and lots more.
Unit contents
Overview Documents
Scheme of Work
Resource
English
Y5 - Y6
This KS2 resource is a complete and ready to teach unit of work and is an ideal introduction to Macbeth for children at KS2. All lessons follow a four part lesson structure (starter, introduction, development and plenary) and all have been carefully planned and designed to enhance and develop knowledge and understanding of the play. Within the PowerPoint slides you will find a mix of activities for children of different abilities including: A brief outline of Shakespeare's life and times and the Elizabethan theatre, Understanding the plot, activities, Key features of a drama text and lots more.
Lessons
1. William Shakespeare
Lesson
English
Y5
This KS2 resource is a complete and ready to teach unit of work and is an ideal introduction to Macbeth for children at KS2. All lessons follow a four part lesson structure (starter, introduction, development and plenary) and all have been carefully planned and designed to enhance and develop knowledge and understanding of the play. Within the PowerPoint slides you will find a mix of activities for children of different abilities including: A brief outline of Shakespeare's life and times and the Elizabethan theatre, Understanding the plot, activities, Key features of a drama text and lots more.
2. Language and Content
Lesson
English
Y5
This KS2 resource is a complete and ready to teach unit of work and is an ideal introduction to Macbeth for children at KS2. All lessons follow a four part lesson structure (starter, introduction, development and plenary) and all have been carefully planned and designed to enhance and develop knowledge and understanding of the play. Within the PowerPoint slides you will find a mix of activities for children of different abilities including: A brief outline of Shakespeare's life and times and the Elizabethan theatre, Understanding the plot, activities, Key features of a drama text and lots more.
3. Dramatic Conventions
Lesson
English
Y5
This KS2 resource is a complete and ready to teach unit of work and is an ideal introduction to Macbeth for children at KS2. All lessons follow a four part lesson structure (starter, introduction, development and plenary) and all have been carefully planned and designed to enhance and develop knowledge and understanding of the play. Within the PowerPoint slides you will find a mix of activities for children of different abilities including: A brief outline of Shakespeare's life and times and the Elizabethan theatre, Understanding the plot, activities, Key features of a drama text and lots more.
4. Enter Macbeth
Lesson
English
Y5
This KS2 resource is a complete and ready to teach unit of work and is an ideal introduction to Macbeth for children at KS2. All lessons follow a four part lesson structure (starter, introduction, development and plenary) and all have been carefully planned and designed to enhance and develop knowledge and understanding of the play. Within the PowerPoint slides you will find a mix of activities for children of different abilities including: A brief outline of Shakespeare's life and times and the Elizabethan theatre, Understanding the plot, activities, Key features of a drama text and lots more.
5. Banquos Letter
Lesson
English
Y5
This KS2 resource is a complete and ready to teach unit of work and is an ideal introduction to Macbeth for children at KS2. All lessons follow a four part lesson structure (starter, introduction, development and plenary) and all have been carefully planned and designed to enhance and develop knowledge and understanding of the play. Within the PowerPoint slides you will find a mix of activities for children of different abilities including: A brief outline of Shakespeare's life and times and the Elizabethan theatre, Understanding the plot, activities, Key features of a drama text and lots more.
6. Lady Macbeth
Lesson
English
Y5
This KS2 resource is a complete and ready to teach unit of work and is an ideal introduction to Macbeth for children at KS2. All lessons follow a four part lesson structure (starter, introduction, development and plenary) and all have been carefully planned and designed to enhance and develop knowledge and understanding of the play. Within the PowerPoint slides you will find a mix of activities for children of different abilities including: A brief outline of Shakespeare's life and times and the Elizabethan theatre, Understanding the plot, activities, Key features of a drama text and lots more.
7. To kill or not to kill
Lesson
English
Y5
This KS2 resource is a complete and ready to teach unit of work and is an ideal introduction to Macbeth for children at KS2. All lessons follow a four part lesson structure (starter, introduction, development and plenary) and all have been carefully planned and designed to enhance and develop knowledge and understanding of the play. Within the PowerPoint slides you will find a mix of activities for children of different abilities including: A brief outline of Shakespeare's life and times and the Elizabethan theatre, Understanding the plot, activities, Key features of a drama text and lots more.
8. Macbeth's Diary
Lesson
English
Y5
This KS2 resource is a complete and ready to teach unit of work and is an ideal introduction to Macbeth for children at KS2. All lessons follow a four part lesson structure (starter, introduction, development and plenary) and all have been carefully planned and designed to enhance and develop knowledge and understanding of the play. Within the PowerPoint slides you will find a mix of activities for children of different abilities including: A brief outline of Shakespeare's life and times and the Elizabethan theatre, Understanding the plot, activities, Key features of a drama text and lots more.
9. Lost the Plot
Lesson
English
Y5
This KS2 resource is a complete and ready to teach unit of work and is an ideal introduction to Macbeth for children at KS2. All lessons follow a four part lesson structure (starter, introduction, development and plenary) and all have been carefully planned and designed to enhance and develop knowledge and understanding of the play. Within the PowerPoint slides you will find a mix of activities for children of different abilities including: A brief outline of Shakespeare's life and times and the Elizabethan theatre, Understanding the plot, activities, Key features of a drama text and lots more.
10. A dagger of the mind
Lesson
English
Y5
This KS2 resource is a complete and ready to teach unit of work and is an ideal introduction to Macbeth for children at KS2. All lessons follow a four part lesson structure (starter, introduction, development and plenary) and all have been carefully planned and designed to enhance and develop knowledge and understanding of the play. Within the PowerPoint slides you will find a mix of activities for children of different abilities including: A brief outline of Shakespeare's life and times and the Elizabethan theatre, Understanding the plot, activities, Key features of a drama text and lots more.
11. Lady Macbeth and building tension
Lesson
English
Y5
This KS2 resource is a complete and ready to teach unit of work and is an ideal introduction to Macbeth for children at KS2. All lessons follow a four part lesson structure (starter, introduction, development and plenary) and all have been carefully planned and designed to enhance and develop knowledge and understanding of the play. Within the PowerPoint slides you will find a mix of activities for children of different abilities including: A brief outline of Shakespeare's life and times and the Elizabethan theatre, Understanding the plot, activities, Key features of a drama text and lots more.
12. Lost the Plot
Lesson
English
Y5
This KS2 resource is a complete and ready to teach unit of work and is an ideal introduction to Macbeth for children at KS2. All lessons follow a four part lesson structure (starter, introduction, development and plenary) and all have been carefully planned and designed to enhance and develop knowledge and understanding of the play. Within the PowerPoint slides you will find a mix of activities for children of different abilities including: A brief outline of Shakespeare's life and times and the Elizabethan theatre, Understanding the plot, activities, Key features of a drama text and lots more.
13. Act Three
Lesson
English
Y5
This KS2 resource is a complete and ready to teach unit of work and is an ideal introduction to Macbeth for children at KS2. All lessons follow a four part lesson structure (starter, introduction, development and plenary) and all have been carefully planned and designed to enhance and develop knowledge and understanding of the play. Within the PowerPoint slides you will find a mix of activities for children of different abilities including: A brief outline of Shakespeare's life and times and the Elizabethan theatre, Understanding the plot, activities, Key features of a drama text and lots more.
14. A marriage made in hell
Lesson
English
Y5
This KS2 resource is a complete and ready to teach unit of work and is an ideal introduction to Macbeth for children at KS2. All lessons follow a four part lesson structure (starter, introduction, development and plenary) and all have been carefully planned and designed to enhance and develop knowledge and understanding of the play. Within the PowerPoint slides you will find a mix of activities for children of different abilities including: A brief outline of Shakespeare's life and times and the Elizabethan theatre, Understanding the plot, activities, Key features of a drama text and lots more.
15. The banquet
Lesson
English
Y5
This KS2 resource is a complete and ready to teach unit of work and is an ideal introduction to Macbeth for children at KS2. All lessons follow a four part lesson structure (starter, introduction, development and plenary) and all have been carefully planned and designed to enhance and develop knowledge and understanding of the play. Within the PowerPoint slides you will find a mix of activities for children of different abilities including: A brief outline of Shakespeare's life and times and the Elizabethan theatre, Understanding the plot, activities, Key features of a drama text and lots more.
16. Lost the plot
Lesson
English
Y5
This KS2 resource is a complete and ready to teach unit of work and is an ideal introduction to Macbeth for children at KS2. All lessons follow a four part lesson structure (starter, introduction, development and plenary) and all have been carefully planned and designed to enhance and develop knowledge and understanding of the play. Within the PowerPoint slides you will find a mix of activities for children of different abilities including: A brief outline of Shakespeare's life and times and the Elizabethan theatre, Understanding the plot, activities, Key features of a drama text and lots more.
17. Something wicked this way comes
Lesson
English
Y5
This KS2 resource is a complete and ready to teach unit of work and is an ideal introduction to Macbeth for children at KS2. All lessons follow a four part lesson structure (starter, introduction, development and plenary) and all have been carefully planned and designed to enhance and develop knowledge and understanding of the play. Within the PowerPoint slides you will find a mix of activities for children of different abilities including: A brief outline of Shakespeare's life and times and the Elizabethan theatre, Understanding the plot, activities, Key features of a drama text and lots more.
18. What is my mind
Lesson
English
Y5
This KS2 resource is a complete and ready to teach unit of work and is an ideal introduction to Macbeth for children at KS2. All lessons follow a four part lesson structure (starter, introduction, development and plenary) and all have been carefully planned and designed to enhance and develop knowledge and understanding of the play. Within the PowerPoint slides you will find a mix of activities for children of different abilities including: A brief outline of Shakespeare's life and times and the Elizabethan theatre, Understanding the plot, activities, Key features of a drama text and lots more.
19. Birnam Wood and Dunsinane Castle
Lesson
English
Y5
This KS2 resource is a complete and ready to teach unit of work and is an ideal introduction to Macbeth for children at KS2. All lessons follow a four part lesson structure (starter, introduction, development and plenary) and all have been carefully planned and designed to enhance and develop knowledge and understanding of the play. Within the PowerPoint slides you will find a mix of activities for children of different abilities including: A brief outline of Shakespeare's life and times and the Elizabethan theatre, Understanding the plot, activities, Key features of a drama text and lots more.
20. The Battle of Scotland
Lesson
English
Y5
This KS2 resource is a complete and ready to teach unit of work and is an ideal introduction to Macbeth for children at KS2. All lessons follow a four part lesson structure (starter, introduction, development and plenary) and all have been carefully planned and designed to enhance and develop knowledge and understanding of the play. Within the PowerPoint slides you will find a mix of activities for children of different abilities including: A brief outline of Shakespeare's life and times and the Elizabethan theatre, Understanding the plot, activities, Key features of a drama text and lots more.
21. The Rise and Fall of Macbeth
Lesson
English
Y5
This KS2 resource is a complete and ready to teach unit of work and is an ideal introduction to Macbeth for children at KS2. All lessons follow a four part lesson structure (starter, introduction, development and plenary) and all have been carefully planned and designed to enhance and develop knowledge and understanding of the play. Within the PowerPoint slides you will find a mix of activities for children of different abilities including: A brief outline of Shakespeare's life and times and the Elizabethan theatre, Understanding the plot, activities, Key features of a drama text and lots more.
22. Lost the Plot
Lesson
English
Y5
This KS2 resource is a complete and ready to teach unit of work and is an ideal introduction to Macbeth for children at KS2. All lessons follow a four part lesson structure (starter, introduction, development and plenary) and all have been carefully planned and designed to enhance and develop knowledge and understanding of the play. Within the PowerPoint slides you will find a mix of activities for children of different abilities including: A brief outline of Shakespeare's life and times and the Elizabethan theatre, Understanding the plot, activities, Key features of a drama text and lots more.
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