There are a few card sort activities based on macbeths letter to his wife. Were really curious how you might teach the play if every one of your students had the book with the dvd. Macbeth determines to kill banquo in order to prevent his. Wed like to learn what you early adopters of the dvd think about it and more importantly, wed like you to tell us how you might use the play and the special features in teaching macbeth.
Caesars death at the hands of friends and fellow politicians. Write a letter to a friend and tell her what has happened at the castle. What do we learn about lady macbeths opinion of her husband. Since their composition four hundred years ago, shakespeares plays and poems have traveled the globe, inviting those who see and read his works to make them their own. Become a teacher member and get access to even more classroom resources, lesson plans, and online professional development. Macbeth tells his wife about his meeting with the witches, and she tells him that she will take charge of the preparations for duncans murder. The folger shakespeare library provides free online lesson plans as well as two video series on best practices, teaching shakespeare and teacher to teacher. This worksheet is adaptable to suit your specific needs in the classroom. Put simply, it is getting students up on their feet and physically, intellectually, and vocally engaging with the text. Work sheet for mr and mrs macbeth shakespeares source for the story. Introduction probably composed in late 1606 or early 1607, macbeth is the last of shakespeares four great tragedies, the others being hamlet, king lear and othello. C after reading 8 a imagine you are a film director.
I am currently using these materials in my beginnerlow intermediate self contained esl class. The folger shakespeare library is an international center for learning, teaching, scholarship, and performance. Macbeth had him killed because he suspected macbeth killed duncan 16. Thrice to thine and thrice to mine and thrice again, to make up nine. Free downloads of shakespeare from folger digital texts. Macbeth themes pdf format 050511 royal shakespeare. Listen to a free audio recording of julius caesar through july 1, 2020. At the folger shakespeare library, we love to see students take.
Lady macbeth has drugged the guards, noting that duncans resemblance to her father has stayed her from doing the deed herself. Macbeth folger shakespeare library 97807439 by shakespeare, william and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Folger digital texts is your source for highquality texts of shakespeares plays, sonnets, and poems, whether you are a reader, student, teacher, performer, or digital developer. Apr 09, 2010 a variety of worksheets looking at the characters in macbeth. Read shakespeares macbeth for free from the folger shakespeare library. Pdf online macbeth folger shakespeare library epub. Macbeth the new folger library shakespeare, william on. Folger digital texts use the text of shakespeares plays and poems from the folger shakespeare library editions. Arguably shakespeares darkest tragedy, macbeth tells the story of a scotsmans bloody rise to power, aided by lady macbeth, whose ambition leads her to witchcraft, sleep walking, and madness. The folger shakespeare, the successor to the groundbreaking folger digital texts, offers meticulously edited versions of shakespeares plays and poems in a clear, readable format with the added power of sophisticated coding. Dear sally, things here at the castle have changed so.
By now macbeth has committed three gruesome murders with lady macbeth urging him on. Macbeth may escape fortune this time, but that rebels whore will get him in the end. First witch when should the three of us meet again. The tragedy of macbeth is one of william shakespeares bestknown works. Macdonwald macbeth defeats him, which pleases duncan 26. The editions contain the work of shakespeare on the righthand pages, and notes, glosses, and illustrations on the left.
The actionpacked plot, elements of the occult, modern characterizations, and themes of import to todays world make macbeth an excellent choice for teaching to high school students. Free macbeth worksheets and literature unit for teachers. In his last phase, he wrote tragicomedies, also known as romances, and collaborated with other playwrights. At the folger shakespeare library, our passion to teach and learn shakespeare is boundless. As the witches predicted, macbeth becomes king of scotland. Table of contents macbeth introduction 10 unit objectives 12 reading assignment sheet unit outline 14 study questions short answer 19 quizstudy questions multiple choice 28 prereading vocabulary worksheets 42 lesson one introductory lesson 52 nonfiction assignment sheet 55 oral reading evaluation form 59 writing assignment 1 61. A play is written in order to be produced, acted and seen.
This study guide offers ideas for presenting macbeth to a high school class. Macduff kills macbeth for revenge and to restore the throne to the proper ruler 27. Macbeth study guide folger shakespeare library yumpu. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Folger digital texts use the same page numbers as the folger editions. Puzzles, games, and worksheets macbeth macbeth puzzle pack. Macbeth could be considered as one of shakespeares spookier plays. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. There is also focus on the events leading up to and after the banquet scene where macbeth sees banquos ghost. Home to the worlds largest shakespeare collection and major collections of books, manuscripts, and works of art, the folger is the ultimate resource for studying shakespeares words and world. Our textsincluding full source codecan also be downloaded for free in pdf and xml formats for noncommercial use. Basically, the captain says here that macbeth should have died in battlebut he was stronger than his fate.
Lady macbeth and how to get what you want student worksheets the united kingdoms international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. Macbeth adapted for ellesl students by esl and ell specialty. Macbeth reflects on what is needed to achieve his ambition and lady macbeth taunts him to screw your courage to the sticking place. Part 1 commentary, notes, questions, tasks and activities for keeping track of the action, comprehension, and interpretation rationale. It is a relatively short play without a major subplot, and it is considered by many scholars to be shakespeares darkest work. The merciless macdonwald worthy to be a rebel, for to that the multiplying villanies of nature do swarm upon himfrom the western isles of kerns and gallowglasses is supplied, and fortune, on his damned quarrel smiling. So should he look that seems to speak things strange. The action of the play takes place over 500 years earlier, in around 1047. Macbeths name by the witches creates tension in the play it starts the audience wondering why they have singled out macbeth the impression that the witches are evil and powerful and bent on causing conflict is strengthened in act 1, scene 3, where they wait for macbeth and banquo one witch has a grudge against a sailors. Full text, summaries, illustrations, guides for reading, and more. Imagine you are lady macbeths servant and you are concerned about her. Its story was once seen as that of a hero who commits an evil act and pays an enormous price.
The lesson plans and tips for teaching shakespeare included in this curriculum. London was alive with an interest in all things scottish, and shakespeare turned to scottish history for material. Macbeth the folger shakespeare folger digital texts. Some of these images show actors in character, while others show the plays as if they were reallife eventstelling the difference isnt always easy. The scottish king claimed to be descended from a historical figure named banquo. Macbeth becomes convinced that he can only become king of scotland by killing duncan, the present king. Your tableau might represent a moment in the battle or it could be a more symbolic depiction of macbeths qualities. Johnson, folger theatres presentation of shenandoah shakespeare. Is macbeth tempted by fate, or by his or his wifeas ambition. The students i teach are primarily arabic speaking, but these handouts can be used for learners from all backgrounds. What the audience learns from macbeths soliloquies. From a general summary to chapter summaries to explanations of famous quotes, the sparknotes macbeth study guide has everything you need to ace quizzes. Macbeth a unit plan second edition based on the play by william shakespeare.
Macbeths behaviour and language as his enemies surround his castle. As far as we can tell shakespeare wrote macbeth between 1603 and 1606. No fear shakespeare macbeth by sparknotes 2 original text modern text 10 15 20 and choke their art. Write the opening sentences of macbeths letter about his meeting with the witches. In macbeth, the witches predict that banquo will be the first in a long line of kings. Lady macbeth receives macbeths letter, analyses his character, and invokes the forces of evil.
But notice that the captain calls macbeth damned quarry. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. As part of an nehfunded project, the folger digitized thousands of 18th, 19th, and early 20thcentury images representing shakespeares plays. If this is true, then macbeth has no one to blame but himself. Lady macbeth and how to get what you want student worksheets. Plot summary of and introduction to william shakespeares play macbeth, with links to online texts, digital images, and other resources. By folger education here at folger, were pretty thrilled about the new, sleek. Macbeths feelings after the murder and his relationship with lady macbeth. Several lesson activities adapted from shakespeare uncovered module introduction nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a mans character, give him power. Shakespeare borrowed the story from holinsheds chronicles, a popular history of the british isles known to shakespeare and his. Help your teenager become familiar with one of shakespeare plays with this twopage worksheet. Its story was once seen as that of a hero who commits an evil act and. Macbeth feels terrible about killing duncan and banquo.
We offer a variety of programs and resources, at both the local and national level, for teachers in all kinds of schools and students at all ability levels. Ross reveals that the thane of cawdor has been a traitor, and helped the king of norway. And when king duncan visits his castle, lady macbeth goads her husband into murdering the king and framing a couple of innocent servants for the deed. Jan 02, 2010 a resource with a wide range of worksheets, tasks and activities for a thorough exploration of william shakespeares play macbeth. You are waiting to go into a job interview for a job that is very important to you. Macbeth a unit plan public schools of robeson county. Macbeth adapted for ellesl students by esl and ell. An unparalleled collection of early modern books, manuscripts, and artwork connected to shakespeare, the folger s holdings have been consulted extensively in the preparation of these texts. Shakespeare wrote macbeth to be first presented to king james i at the palace theatre, so in included several elements of. Macbeth fact sheet suggested additional resources about the folger. Several lesson activities adapted from shakespeare uncovered. The pages are easier to navigate, and theyre chockfull of incredible images, multimedia, and other resources perfect for the classroom. After the murder, macbeth carries the bloody daggers from the chamber causing lady macbeth to reprimand him for his great show of emotion.
Folger shakespeare library shared lessons share my lesson. Violence in shakespeares macbeth student worksheet warmer speaking about your ambitions read these quiz questions with a partner. Include how you heard about duncans murder and how lady macbeth has changed. When macbeth is made thane of cawdor, he naturally begins to think that being king might be next in line. In 1603, james vi of scotland ascended the english throne, becoming james i of england. Macbeth themes pdf format 050511 royal shakespeare company. In act i, scene 1, of macbeth, shakespeare catches the audiences attention by appealing to their interest in the supernatural.
A variety of worksheets looking at the characters in macbeth. The folger shakespeare library is an international center for learning, teaching. The shortest and one of the bloodiest of shakespeares tragedies, the story begins with victory and honors for the brave scottish general, macbeth. Many of his plays were published in editions of varying quality and accur. Like other plays, macbeth speaks to each generation. The folger shakespeare library in washington, dc, is the single greatest documentary source of shakespeares works. Free macbeth study unit worksheets for teachers to print. Jamess interest in witchcrafthe penned a book on the subject in 1597may. Free macbeth character map worksheet by storyboard that tpt. In addition, he uses literary and dramatic techniques to set the plot in motion and establish atmosphere. No fear shakespeare macbeth by sparknotes 3 original text modern text what a haste looks through his eyes. In the story, are the things described below real or imagined. Ian merrill peakes macbeth and kate eastwood norris lady macbeth, macbeth, conceived and directed by teller and aaron posner, folger theatre in a coproduction with two river theater company, 2008. No fear shakespeare macbeth by sparknotes 1 original text modern text act 1, scene 1 thunder and lightning.
William shakespeare socorro independent school district. A resource with a wide range of worksheets, tasks and activities for a thorough exploration of william shakespeares play macbeth. After reading macbeth, write an essay that addresses the question and analyzes to. Present a tableau a human sculpture, like a still photograph that shows macbeth as he has been described up to this point in the play. All the weird sisters, hand in hand, posters of the sea and land, thus do go about, about. Teaching with the folger macbeth dvd folger education.
Listen to a free audio recording of macbeth through july 1, 2020. Three witches enter first witch when shall we three meet again. Try them out, and be sure to keep checking back as we add more. Macbeth may escape fortune this time, but that rebels whore will get him in. Use this great character map worksheet to engage your students in the classroom.
Shakespeare may have written julius caesar as the first of his plays to be performed at the globe, in 1599. She reads the letter from macbeth, which tells of the meeting with the witches, of the truth they foretold and of his hopes for the future. These modules have been created by classroom teachers and curated by the folger shakespeare library. Readers of the new folger editions are part of this ongoing process. Complex texts have something to say to everyone, and everyone has something to say back to complex texts. Have students track various character traits, important quotes, and more while reading. Full of witchcraft, ghosts and severed heads, its a.
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