Lesson Plans: Macbeth (Digital Download)

Introduction  “Macbeth” is a classic play written by William Shakespeare in the early 1600s.  This is one of his most well-known tragedies.  Understanding his works also helps us understand the history of the time period, as he was highly influenced by Elizabethan culture:  the politics, the arts, religion, and the people, in general.  “Macbeth” is well-known and has been reproduced in many formats throughout the centuries since it was written.  Film versions have ranged from a classic in 1948, which was true to the original text, to more modern films in 1971, 1978, to a more modern version in 2007, starring Sam Worthington.  What can we learn from a play written so many centuries ago?  Throughout this lesson, students will learn the various lessons Shakespeare attempted to portray in his story of “star-crossed” lovers and how these lessons are still relevant today.Lesson Plan Format  Shakespeare as a man, poet, and writer is significant.  He was highly influenced by what was happening