SUBJECT:
English
Yr: 11
SET: All
Learning Plan
Having learnt about how to write about language and structure in Year 10, you will
continue to develop these skills whilst studying ‘Macbeth’.You will be exploring
aspects of plot, characterisation and events. You will be distinguishing between
what is stated explicitly and what is implied; explaining motivations; exploring the
sequence of events, and the relationship between actions or events. In addition,
you will be identifying themes; supporting a point of view by referring to evidence
in the text; recognising the possibility of different responses; exploring the social,
historical and cultural context; making an informed personal response.
You will also be using language, form and structure for effect in your own
writing. Accurate spelling, vocabulary, punctuation and grammar account for a
significant number of marks and will be studied and practised.
LITERACY/
NUMERACY FOCUS
CLASSWORK
Key Words:
Character
Supernatural
Soliloquy
Language techniques
Structural techniques
HOMEWORK/
ASSESSMENT
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Week 1: Wednesday 7 September 2016
Gospel Values: Welcome
In my classwork I will take part in a range of pre-reading
activities leading to an understanding of the plot, characters
and the social context of the play.
I will also understand the conventions of a tragedy.
SMSC BIG QUESTIONS
What makes a good person?
What makes a good leader?
Literacy- Speaking
Skills
The creation of social
context revision map.
Paired discussion
Come Dine With Me
dinner party planning
in role.
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Week 2: 12 September 2016
Gospel Values: Trust, truth and compassion
In my classwork I will:
Explore the role of the witches in Act 1 and consider the
question: should Macbeth trust the witches?
Explore the presentation of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth in Act
1 and analyse the presentation of their relationship, focusing on
language and structure.
SMSC BIG QUESTIONS:
What makes a hero? Who is your hero? Is Macbeth a hero?
How does Shakespeare present ideas of good and evil?
Literacy- Speaking
Skills:
Creating and
sustaining a role
Hot seating Lady
Macbeth and Macbeth
Writing to ague and
persuade homework
booklet tasks.
Close Analysis:the
persuasive language
used in Act 1.
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Week 3: 19 September 2016
Gospel Values: Trust
In my classwork I will:
Explore how the characters of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are
developed in Act 2.
SMSC BIG QUESTIONS:
Is it always good to have ambition?
How does Shakespeare present ideas of good and evil in
Macbeth’s soliloquies Act 1 Sc7 and Act 2 Sc 7?/ Is Macbeth a
good character who ‘turns bad’? Why is Duncan presented as
a ‘good’ King?
What is marriage?
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Week 4: 26 September 2016
Gospel Values: Honesty
In my classwork I will:
Explore the techniques Shakespeare uses to build tension and
suspense in Act 1, 2 and 3.
Literacy- Speaking
Skills:
Group discussion
SMSC Big Question
discussions.
Literacy- Speaking
Skills:
Trust activity
Writing to ague and
persuade homework
booklet tasks.
Close Analysis:
How does Shakespeare
develop the character of
Macbeth during Acts 1
and 2?
Writing to ague and
persuade homework
booklet tasks.
Learning key quotations
through the creation of
emojis.
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Week 5: 3 October 2016
Gospel Values: Truth, compassion.
In my classwork I will:
Explore Macbeth’s state of mind and consider the changing
relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth in Act 3.
What is the importance of the character of Banquo in Act 3 and
the rest of the play?
Literacy- Speaking
Skills
Descriptive writing
homework booklet task.
Close Analysis
The banquet scene.
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Week 6: 10 October 2016
Gospel Values: Compassion
In my classwork I will:
Examine the changes in Macbeth and Lady Macbeth by
comparing the soliloquies from various points in the play. Act 4
and 5.
Explore the role of the witches in building suspense and
tension.
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Week 7: 17 October
Gospel Values: Compassion
In my classwork I will:
Consider the following question: Is the ending of the play an
effective ending?
Literacy- Speaking
Skills
Literacy- Speaking
Skills
Descriptive writing
homework booklet task.
Descriptive writing
homework booklet task.