'Macbeth': an exploration of Act 5, Scenes 6 to 9
I can explain what happens in Act 5, Scenes 6 to 9 of 'Macbeth' and consider some of the play's main themes.
'Macbeth': an exploration of Act 5, Scenes 6 to 9
I can explain what happens in Act 5, Scenes 6 to 9 of 'Macbeth' and consider some of the play's main themes.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Macduff tells Macbeth that he was born by c-section.
- Macbeth realises the witches’ prophecies won’t protect him.
- Macduff kills Macbeth.
- Malcolm is crowned King of Scotland and thus order is restored to the country.
- Themes are a text’s main ideas.
Keywords
Invincible - If someone is invincible, they can’t be defeated or killed.
Caesarean section - A caesarean section (c-section) is a surgical procedure whereby a baby is delivered through an incision (cut) in the mother’s stomach.
Equivocate - If you equivocate, you speak in an ambiguous way that allows you to conceal the truth.
Theme - Themes are the main ideas that a writer wants to explore. An important theme in ‘Macbeth’ is ambition.
Coward - A coward describes someone who lacks bravery, or is extremely afraid of danger or pain.
Common misconception
A theme is any moment or idea in a text.
A theme is an idea that is explored in multiple different ways - it has to come up more than once in a text.
To help you plan your year 10 english lesson on: 'Macbeth': an exploration of Act 5, Scenes 6 to 9, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 10 english lesson on: 'Macbeth': an exploration of Act 5, Scenes 6 to 9, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
You need access to a copy of William Shakespeare's 'Macbeth'.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Lady Macbeth is consumed by guilt.
Soldiers discuss the 'tyrant' Macbeth.
Macbeth hears reports of a large army coming to defeat him.
Malcolm's army use tree branches to camouflage themselves.
Lady Macbeth is reported dead.
Exit quiz
6 Questions
Malcolm organises his army and the attack on Macbeth.
Macduff searches for Macbeth.
Macduff kills Macbeth.
Malcolm is crowned rightful King of Scotland.