Medium Term Plan
Year 10 Spring 1/2 – Macbeth
Unit title and brief synopsis Assessment opportunities National Curriculum Strand (if not referenced elsewhere)
READING
GCSE Literature: Shakespeare’s Macbeth MCQ/short answers §read easily, fluently and with good understanding
quizzes
The aim of this unit is to prepare students for their GCSE § acquire a wide vocabulary, an understanding of grammar and knowledge
GMM – extract analysis
Literature Exam – Shakespeare. They will revise and of linguistic conventions for reading, writing and spoken language
analytical paragraph
recap key information about the Jacobean Era as well as
Timed unseen essay for § appreciate our rich and varied literary heritage
building on this contextual knowledge. They will have a
end of unit
sound understanding of the plot and characters in § write clearly, accurately and coherently, adapting their language and style
Homework gives in and for a range of contexts, purposes and audiences
Macbeth. They will begin to explore important themes
opportunities to learn
such as conflict. They will build on and develop language § use discussion in order to learn; they should be able to elaborate and
vocabulary and
and structure analysis skills so that they can write a explain clearly their understanding and ideas
quotations to be tested
literature essay under timed conditions. Students will
in class Read: at least one play by Shakespeare
also memorise key quotations and be equipped with
appropriate vocabulary for their exam. WRITING & GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
§ summarising and organising material, and supporting ideas and
arguments with any necessary factual detail
§write accurately, fluently, effectively and at length for information
§using Standard English confidently in their own writing and speech
Skills and Knowledge Literacy focus – Opportunities for knowledge Opportunities for Opportunities for
retrieval/ links to prior learning Oracy Cultural Capital
1. Vocabulary development
(Key terminology)
2. Range of reading
Skills: Language Short Answer Quizzes Reading dialogue Canonical poet
Structure DO NOW quizzes and recap from play aloud and playwright
- Analysing language and structure
Characters activities
- Thesis statements, analytical paragraphs and essay Terminology learnt from
writing Writer’s techniques previous literature units e.g. Discussions about Clips from Justin
Atmosphere dramatic irony the way the Kurzil and Rupert
-Approaching an ‘unseen’ extract LIT exam
Students started this play last characters and plot Goold’s
Reading:
-How to revise year but this was interrupted develops adaptations
Non-fiction reading by lockdown so they will have
Knowledg prior knowledge of the play
of context
- Context of Macbeth information Discussions about Clips / watch
Reading of play and how Shakespeare Globe edition of
- Plot of Macbeth uses language Macbeth
scene summaries
- Conventions of Tragedy
- Terminology to analyse language and structure
-Vocabulary to describe characters, atmosphere, effects
on audience
Notes:
1) There are 4 English lessons a week but only 3 have been planned to ensure that all teachers have enough time to cover the content. If teachers have finished the
content for the week, they should spend this extra lesson doing the following in order of priority:
Practising language analysis and writing analytical paragraphs
Creative writing practice every fortnight
Completing quizzes
Learning/testing quotations and vocabulary (from HW)
Making revision cards
Building vocabulary
Re-reading or watching key scenes
Teaching revision techniques
I will provide a practice exam question for each week from the scenes covered to enable you to practise analytical paragraph writing every week.
2) Weekly homework should include the practice of taught vocabulary and learning quotations – see MTP for what vocabulary and quotes you can include in this
homework.
Template for vocabulary homework
Template for quotation learning homework
Week By the end of the week students will know and be able to do
01. Introduction to Shakespeare
Big Question: What was the world like that Shakespeare lived in?
HW vocabulary (choose 02. The Globe Theatre
most appropriate for
Big Question: How would a Jacobean audience enjoy a Shakespearean play?
group)
03. The Witches
Big Question: Can we successfully explore the significance of the opening scene?
Know: Do:
The importance of religion and the supernatural to Recap context
Macbeth Understand definitions and features of tragedy
What happens in Act 1, Scene 1 Read Act 1, Scene 1
The significance of the opening of the play Develop ideas on the presentation of witches in the
opening scene
Recap features of tragedy
04. Introducing Macbeth
HW Vocabulary Big Question: Can we understand the presentation of Macbeth in Act 1, Scene 2?
05. Macbeth and the Witches
Big Question: How does Macbeth fit the characteristics of a ‘tragic hero’?
06. Duncan and Macbeth
Big Question: Can I successfully analyse the relationship between Duncan and Macbeth?
Know: Do:
What happens in Act 1, Scene 2 Read Act 1, Scene 2
Definition of loyalty Explore themes of violence, brutality and loyalty
Context of warrior culture Summarise Act 1, Scene 2
Definition of prophecy Complete exam style questions
Definition of tragic hero Analyse Act 1, Scene 3
Definition of treason
HW Vocabulary: 07. Introducing Lady Macbeth
Big Question: Can I analyse the different aspects of Lady Macbeth’s personality?
08. Duncan’s Arrival
Big Question: Can I comment on the significance of Act 1, Scene 6?
09. Manipulation and Masculinity
Big Question: Can I explore the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth?
Know: Do:
The traditional role of women in Jacobean England Analyse how Shakespeare has explored gender
Definition of subvert stereotypes
Definition of fatal flaw Revise ‘Tragic Hero’
Definition of regicide Annotate Act 1, Scene 5
Annotate Act 1, Scene 6
Annotate Act 1, Scene 7
10. Duncan’s Death
Big Question: Can I explore Macbeth’s transformation?
HW vocabulary
11. After the Murder
Big Question: Can I explore the messages and dramatic impact within Act 2, Scene 2?
12. The Great Chain Explained
Big Question: Can I explore how Shakespeare used language and structure to present emotions of key characters?
Know: Do:
Definition of ‘The Great Chain of Being’ Revise ‘regicide’
Differences between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth Complete exam style questions- GMM
Analyse Act 2, Scene 1
Analyse Act 2, Scene 2
Analyse Act 2, Scene 3
Evaluate Macbeth as a victim
5
Hwk vocabulary 13. The Everyman
Big Question: Can I explain how foreshadowing and symbolism are used by Shakespeare?
14. Macbeth’s Ambition
Big Question: Can I explain how Macbeth’s ambition grows in this Act 3, Scene 1?
15. A Relationship in Transition
Big Question: Can I analyse Shakespeare’s ideas and link to the themes of crime and punishment?
Know: Do:
Definition of the Everyman Analyse Act 2, Scene 4
Definition of symbolism Analyse Act 3, Scene 1
Definition of foreshadowing Analyse Act 3, Scene 2
Definition of murder
Definition of honour
Definition of social class
Definition of crime
Definition of punishment
More about Macbeth and Lady Macbeth’s relationship
6 16. Murder and Betrayal
Hwk vocabulary Big Question: Can I evaluate how this scene leads to Macbeth’s downfall?
17. Repression, Madness and Guilt
Big Question: Can I explore the underlying messages and ideas that Shakespeare is conveying in this scene?
18. Supernatural Stirring
Big Question: Can I show an appreciation of how Shakespeare’s audience and a contemporary audience would view this scene?
Know: Do:
The context of banquets Analyse Act 3, Scene 3
Definition of repression Write a soliloquy from the perspective of Macbeth
The context of King James and the witches Analyse Act 3, Scene 4
Complete an essay style question- assessment
Analyse Act 3, Scene 5
7 19. Fealty
Hwk vocabulary Big Question: Can I evaluate Shakespeare’s use of sarcasm and irony?
20. Return of the Witches
Big Question: Can I evaluate and the explore the manipulation of Macbeth?
21. Treachery, Loyalty and Bravery
Big Question: Can I evaluate how this scene develops the themes of treachery, loyalty and bravery?
Know: Do:
The context of fealty Analyse Act 3, Scene 6
Definition of ambiguity, irony and sarcasm Creative writing task
The context of fate and free will Analyse Act 4, Scene 1
Definition of apparitions Complete exam style questions
The context of warfare and warrior culture Analyse Act 4, Scene 2
8 22. Malcolm’s Doubt
Hwk vocabulary Big Question: Can I evaluate Shakespeare’s views and messages on the theme of Kingship and Patriotism?
23. Lady Macbeth’s Journey
Big Question: Can I evaluate the deeper moral messages that Shakespeare wishes to portray through key imagery?
24. A Gathering Storm
Big Question: Can I explore Macbeth’s conflicting thoughts and emotions in depth?
Know: Do:
Definitions of Kingship and Patriotism Analyse Act 4, Scene 3
The character of Malcolm Analyse Act 5, Scene 1
The context of God’s justice Analyse Act 5, Scene 2-3
The context of a siege Complete exam style questions- GMM
9 25. Things Fall Apart
Hwk vocabulary Big Question: Can I evaluate the extent to which Shakespeare wants his audiences to feel sympathy towards Macbeth?
26 And 27. The Last Stand
Big Question: Can I evaluate the overall effect of these scenes on the audience?
Know: Do:
The context of Hubris and the 7 Deadly Sins Analyse Act 5, Scene 4-5
Definition of morals and messages Analyse Act 5, Scene 6-9
28. Final Assessment
29 onwards. Revision and catch up
Emergency Cover
Use Oak National Links or move a creative writing lesson to this cover lesson.
Long-term cover
Use Oak National links or the worksheets in the SOW to support.
