LESSON PLAN
Class: Year 10 Date: 10th May Time: 1 hour
Key Learning Area: Macbeth Lesson Topic: Act 1 Scene 3 - PEEL paragraph
Recent Prior Learning/Experience: Viewing and reading of Macbeth, Analysis of Act 1 Scene 3
Syllabus Outcome(s) for the Unit: Indicators of Learning for this lesson: Assessment:
- Participation in class discussion
EN5-1A - responds to and composes increasingly Learning Intention:
- Completion of annotations
sophisticated and sustained texts for understanding, - We will deconstruct a PEEL paragraph answering the
interpretation, critical analysis, imaginative expression question Do the Three Witches manipulate Macbeth into
and pleasure killing King Duncan? How?
EN5-5C - thinks imaginatively, creatively, interpretively Success Criteria:
and critically about information and increasingly - I will located the PEEL of the paragraph
complex ideas and arguments to respond to and - I am able highlight the evaluative terms, language of
compose texts in a range of contexts representation, evidence and examples within the
EN5-8D - questions, challenges and evaluates cultural
paragraph.
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assumptions in texts and their effects on meaning
Any safety issues to be considered: Resources:
- Bags to be outside classroom in order to Sample PEEL Paragraph Projected on Screen
minimise hazards,
Sample PEEL Paragraph Teacher
- Cords to be wrapped up and out of the way
Projector
- Ss to use technology safely and appropriately
Laptop
Act 4 Scene 1 Youtube Video
LESSON SEQUENCE
Lesson Content / Indicators of Learning Timing Teaching Strategies / Learning Experiences: Resources and Organisation:
(What is Taught): (How it is taught)
(mins)
INTRODUCTION
T draws upon previous content studied in 15 mins Introduction: Class Roll
class and allows students to create their own - T settles class
Whiteboard + Markers
judgements about the characters - Ss to complete a 5 minute rapid writing task answering
the question Do you believe the Witches are
responsible for downfall of Macbeth? Why/Why not?
- T checks homework as Ss complete task
- Ss share their response with the person next to them
Class discussion about different points of view
DEVELOPMENT
T to introduce that from the close analysis 35 mins Deconstruction of PEEL paragraph: PEEL Scaffold
students are collecting class they will need it
T reads PEEL paragraph as a whole to the class PEEL Scaffold TEACHER
to formulate their PEEL paragraphs for the
upcoming task T asks Ss what grade they believe this paragraph is A,B or C.
T breaks down the question into the various components
Do the Three Witches manipulate Macbeth into killing
King Duncan?(Judgement) How? (Textual Analysis)
T breaks down each component of the PEEL paragraph (the left
column of the Sample Paragraph) as Ss highlight the key
Example probing questions:
components that build a paragraph
In the first 3 lines [NAME] can you find the
T reads and breaks down the Point of the paragraph Asks
Topic Sentence?
probing questions to heighten student engagement
In the first sentence what is the technique
As T and Ss talk on whiteboard T annotates paragraph Ss to
they will be explaining?
mirror these annotations on their own copy
{NAME} In the last can you find the text T continues this pattern throughout the paragraph asking more
connective? probing questions as class progresses gradual release
In this section of the paragraph what are the Ss then complete a feedback sandwich in their workbooks
techniques they are analysing? constructively critiquing the paragraph identifying two strengths
and one weakness
In the conclusion, who can find the language
of evaluation that the writer has used?
CLOSURE
T to introduce the next scene of involving the 10 mins Reading and Viewing Act 4 Scene 1: Act 4 Scene 1 Youtube Video
Witches that we will be closely studying T reads the plot over view for this scenes
Link to lesson Students will need to Ss to locate scene in their copies of the play
compose a paragraph discussing the
T projects the Youtube video on the board in order to aid Ss
Witches in this scene
understanding of the play
Homework: Act 4 Scene 1 Comprehension Questions (On Google
Classroom)
PEEL SAMPLE Teacher Copy
ACT 1 SCENE 3 (WITCHES FIRST PROPHECY) - PEEL Paragraph Sample
Question:
Do the Three Witches manipulate Macbeth into killing King Duncan? How?
Point - Needs to link to the The Witches in Shakespeares Macbeth are extremely manipulative as they are ultimately the
question. reason why Macbeth commits regicide by killing King Duncan (LINK TO QUESTION). The
- Must name the focus of Witches initiate conversation with Macbeth and Banquo immediately after their victory on the
the paragraph. battlefield, using their supernaturalism and Macbeths emotions in order to lead him to his demise
(FOCUS OF PARAGRAPH).
Example - Must be a brief sentence This idea is shown in Act 1 Scene 3 as Macbeth is captivated by the Witches prophecy and as
or two outlining how it such, becomes obsessed with ascending to the position of King of Scotland (BRIEF OUTLINE).
supports the focus. Macbeths murderous ambition which was sparked by the Witches, consequently leads him to his
inevitable downfall.
Elaboration - Must explain how the The repetition of hail in the All hail Hail to thee (1.3.49-51) spoken by the Witches
play proves the point. highlights how they purposely appeal to Macbeths lust for power and hubris. In this scene,
- Must include techniques Macbeth is overcome with adrenaline after defeating his enemies in battle, which the Witches
as part of your explanation. recognise. They speak to Macbeths hunger for power, and as a result his murderous ambition
- Must consistently link to evolves into murderous actions. The use of repetition by the Witches coupled with the promise of
the question. him becoming King of Scotland dramatically influences Macbeth into committing regicide
(Use your Analysis (LINK BACK TO QUESTION).
Scaffold for this part of the
paragraph) His ambition is further represented in the use of the imperative language in Macbeths command
Speak, I charge you (1.3.79) thus demonstrating his desperation for further information from
the Witches regarding his destiny as Ruler. Macbeth attempts to use the power of the title, Thane
of Glamis, to his advantage however, the Witches purposely vanish without a reply in order to
leave Macbeth with the temptation of his horrible imaginings (1.3.138). These imperfect
speakers (1.3.71) therefore, leave Macbeth craving answers and consequently allow his mind to
begin plotting the murder of King Duncan.
Link - Must summarise the main It is therefore undeniable that the Witches are extremely manipulative as their words and actions
argument of your paragraph result in Macbeth murdering the King of Scotland (LINK BACK TO QUESTION).
in one sentence.
Key:
Language of Cause and Effect
Language of Representation
Text Connective
Language of Evaluation
Dramatic Techniques
Examples/Evidence from the text
Effect/Explanation of example
Do the Three Witches manipulate Macbeth into killing King Duncan? How? (Students to annotate)
The Witches in Shakespeares Macbeth are extremely manipulative as they are ultimately the reason why Macbeth commits regicide by killing
King Duncan. The Witches initiate conversation with Macbeth and Banquo immediately after their victory on the battlefield, using their
supernaturalism and Macbeths emotions in order to lead him to his demise.. This idea is shown in Act 1 Scene 3 as Macbeth is captivated by
the Witches prophecy and as such, becomes obsessed with ascending to the position of King of Scotland. Macbeths murderous ambition which
was sparked by the Witches, consequently leads him to his inevitable downfall. The repetition of hail in the All hail Hail to thee (1.3.49-
51) spoken by the Witches highlights how they purposely appeal to Macbeths lust for power and hubris. In this scene, Macbeth is overcome
with adrenaline after defeating his enemies in battle, which the Witches recognise. They speak to Macbeths hunger for power, and as a result
his murderous ambition evolves into murderous actions. The use of repetition by the Witches coupled with the promise of him becoming King of
Scotland dramatically influences Macbeth into committing regicide. His ambition is further represented in the use of the imperative language
in Macbeths command Speak, I charge you (1.3.79), thus demonstrating his desperation for further information from the Witches regarding
his destiny as Ruler. Macbeth attempts to use the power of the title, Thane of Glamis, to his advantage however, the Witches purposely vanish
without a reply in order to leave Macbeth with the temptation of his horrible imaginings (1.3.138). These imperfect speakers (1.3.71)
therefore, leave Macbeth craving answers and consequently allow his mind to begin plotting the murder of King Duncan. It is therefore
undeniable that the Witches are extremely manipulative as their words and actions result in Macbeth murdering the King of Scotland.
