Lesson Plan

Grade 10 ELA Module 4: Unit 2, Lesson 9

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How does Shakespeare develop the central idea of agency versus fate in Macbeth? Using the resource, pupils work in small groups to discuss the plot of Act 3.1. Next, they complete a brief writing assignment to analyze how the main idea of the play unfolds through critical details.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Invite a volunteer to perform Banquo's soliloquy
  • Provide visuals to help English learners conceptualize complex vocabulary 
Classroom Considerations
  • Installment nine from the 26-part Grade 10 ELA Module 4, Unit 2 series
  • Lessons build on each other, so order is important
Pros
  • Provides a learning sequence with symbols showing instructional notes, vocabulary words, and student actions
  • Offers ideas for differentiation
Cons
  • None