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Shakespeare's 'Macbeth': narrative and soliloquy writing

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Understanding the context of Shakespeare's 'Macbeth'

I understand who William Shakespeare was and know some of the key features of his literary style.

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Understanding themes, characters and plot in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth'

I can explain how Shakespeare demonstrates key themes through character and plot action.

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Exploring characters and setting in the opening scene of 'Macbeth'

I can use the authentic play script to understand what is taking place in the opening scene of 'Macbeth'.

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Generating vocabulary for the opening of 'Macbeth'

I can generate vocabulary that precisely describes a setting, using most of the senses.

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Planning part one of the opening of 'Macbeth'

I can use a wide range of vocabulary and grammatical features to plan a narrative opening of 'Macbeth'.

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Writing part one of the opening of 'Macbeth'

I can use a plan to write a narrative opening based on Shakespeare's 'Macbeth'.

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Planning part two of the opening of 'Macbeth'

I can use a wide range of vocabulary and grammatical features to plan a narrative opening of 'Macbeth'.

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Writing part two of the opening of 'Macbeth'

I can use a plan to write a narrative opening based on Shakespeare's ‘Macbeth’.

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Peer editing the opening of a narrative based on ‘Macbeth’

I can edit my own and my peer's opening of a narrative based on ‘Macbeth’.

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Analysing the main character in 'Macbeth'

I can make inferences and draw conclusions about the character of Macbeth.

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Analysing a scene in the build-up of 'Macbeth'

I can identify the reasons Macbeth considers for and against killing Duncan.

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Identifying the features of a soliloquy

I can explain what a soliloquy is and identify its features.

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Planning and writing the 'against' section of Macbeth's soliloquy

I can plan and write the ‘against’ section of Macbeth’s soliloquy.

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Planning and writing the 'for' section of Macbeth's soliloquy

I can plan and write the 'for' section of Macbeth’s soliloquy.

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Planning and writing the closing thoughts of Macbeth's soliloquy

I can plan and write the closing thoughts of Macbeth’s soliloquy.

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Peer editing a soliloquy based on 'Macbeth'

I can edit my own and my peer's soliloquy based on ‘Macbeth’.

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Performing a soliloquy in character as Macbeth

I can perform my soliloquy in character as Macbeth.

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