Macbeth, a story of ambition, terror, and conscience, speaks to our
students and our era. Through differentiated instruction, Lyn Fairchild
Hawks offers ways to engage students with different readiness levels and
interests in this timeless tale of fear and courage, order and chaos,
guilt and remorselessness.
The book offers a wide range of exciting lesson ideas to challenge your
learners and make Shakespeare relevant and meaningful to today's high
school students.
Including:
- Key scenes to teach
- Big ideas and essential questions
- Film analysis activities
- Close reading assignments
- Performance activities
- Preassessments and summative assessments.
Macbeth can come alive for all students through independent reading
options linked by theme, activities and projects mirroring professional
roles, and relevance "hooks" to meet students' interests. Also included
are a unit calendar, DIY tips for lesson design, and a companion website
with more than forty ready-to-use handouts.