Shakespeare: "Macbeth"
These sites have summaries, study questions, and lesson plans for the tragedy “Macbeth” by William Shakespeare. Read the entire play online, take an online tour of the Glamis Castle, or watch a “Star Wars” version of the movie created by students. There are links to eThemes Resources on Shakespeare’s life and “Drama for Students.”
Grades
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- 7,
- 8,
- 9,
- 10,
- 11,
- 12
Links
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EDSITEment: Shakespeare's Macbeth: Fear and the "Dagger of the Mind" Lesson
This lesson is designed to help students understand how Shakespeare's language dramatizes one such emotion: fear. Includes guiding questions, learning objectives, preparation instructions, lesson activities, and ideas for extending the lesson.
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EDSITEment: Shakespeare's Macbeth: Fear and the Motives of Evil Lesson
In this lesson students explore Macbeth's state of mind and the motives behind his increasing evil. Includes guiding questions, learning objectives, lesson activities, and ideas for extending the lesson.
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Teacher's Guide to "Macbeth"
This 16-page PDF teacher's guide explores ideas for discussing the plot, theme, characters, literary devices, language, dramatic interpretations, writing and discussion activities, relationship of characters, analysis, and extended learning activities.
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"Macbeth" Unit Activities
These "Macbeth" activities include an iambic pentameter review sheet, iambic pentameter practice, anticipation guide, historical background, Shakespeare cheat sheet, pre-reading activities, post reading activities, and dramatic irony.
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"Macbeth" - Close Look at Act 1
This seven-page PDF includes activities for "Macbeth" Act 1, including picture and quotation matching, and comprehension questions.
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The Tragedy of Macbeth
Read the entire play online.
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Lambs' Tales from Shakespeare
Read a summary of the play "Macbeth."
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Macbeth Powerpoint
This powerpoint presentation is a good introduction to the play.
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Macbeth Quiz
This is a short quiz on the play.
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ThinkQuest: Macbeth
This student-created website includes a summary, list of characters, and interesting lines from the play. There is also information on the real, historical Macbeth.
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FactMonster: Macbeth
Read this encyclopedia article about the historical Macbeth. NOTE: The site includes pop-up and banner ads.
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ClassZone: Macbeth
This site includes theme openers, crosscurricular activities, and research assignment ideas. There are also links to further reading materials and related reading materials.
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eThemes Resource: Drama For Students
These sites explore the theater and give ideas for including drama in the classroom. There is also information about the history of theater and the designs of theaters. Some sites list common terms used in the theater world. Also includes scripts for children, games, and lesson plans.
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eThemes Resource: Shakespeare: His Life and Times
Learn about William Shakespeare, the places he lived, and the time period he lived in. Read the full text of some of his most popular works. Make a virtual visit to Anne Hathaway's cottage or Stratford-Upon-Avon. Try an interactive quiz to test your knowledge of Shakespeare, plus try to identify which words he invented. Visit an old Renaissance town and see what life was like in Shakespeare's time.
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