Lesson Plan

Grade 10 ELA Module 4: Unit 2, Lesson 6

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What decisions might an author make about the structure of a play? Pupils participate in an evidence-based discussion about Shakespeare's choices in Macbeth. Next, scholars analyze the effect of Shakespeare's structural choices in Act 2, Scene 2.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Support English learners by pre-teaching lesson vocabulary with pictures and bilingual dictionaries 
  • Have small groups discuss how Shakespeare develops the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth in the scene
Classroom Considerations
  • Builds on information from previous lessons in the unit, so order matters
Pros
  • Includes a helpful learning sequence with symbols indicating vocabulary words, teacher questions, and instructional notes
  • Provides options for differentiated instruction 
Cons
  • None