What's included?

We've covered everything you need to know to develop a solid grasp of this complex play!

  • An extensive range of informative and engaging online lessons developed by Scholarly’s Director and Lead Educator, Jane Sullivan.

  • A downloadable workbook that guides students step-by-step through the play's context, plot, characters and themes.

  • Links to videos of key scenes and helpful online sites to support students' understanding of the play

  • 12-month's access to the course content, accessible via laptop, tablet or even your phone!

  • +BONUS downloadable resource book of quotes (very handy for assessment and exam prep).

What content will we cover?

All lessons are linked explicitly to the QCE English syllabus objectives.

  • Plot

    What happens in the play? What key events contribute to Macbeth's downfall? How does the plot structure position the audience?

  • Context

    How does the time and place in which the play was written influence the text? How should students analyse the attitudes, values and beliefs of the Jacobean era in their essays?

  • Characters

    Who are the key characters and what motivates their actions throughout the play? How does Shakespeare use language to construct these characters?

  • Themes

    What are the key themes that underpin this play? How can students examine these themes in their English assessment?

Course curriculum

    1. A message from Jane, Director of Scholarly

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Course Instructions

    3. How will Scholarly help you?

    4. Download your workbook

    1. Chapter Intro

    2. Key Concepts for QCE English

    3. Getting to know the author

    4. Who was William Shakespeare?

    5. Shakespeare in London

    1. Video Intro

    2. What is Macbeth about?

    3. Macbeth in a nutshell - as told by Jane!

    4. Animated Synopsis

    1. Video Intro

    2. Understanding the Cultural Context

    1. Video Intro

    2. Animated Macbeth

    3. Act 1 - Key Events

    4. Act 1 - Key Scene - I dare do all that may become a man.

    5. Act 2 - Key Events

    6. Act 2 - Key Scene - Is this a dagger which I see before me?

    7. Act 3 - Key Events

    8. Act 3 - Key Scene - Banquo's Ghost

    9. Act 4 - Key Events

    10. Act 4 - Key Scene - The second prophecy

    11. Act 5 - Key Events

    12. Act 5 - Key Scene - She should have died hereafter.

    13. Quick Quiz

    1. Understanding the Characters

    2. The Witches

    3. The Witches - Key Scene - First Prophecy

    4. Macbeth

    5. Macbeth - Key Scene - Only vaulting ambition

    6. Macbeth - Key Scene - To be thus is nothing

    7. Lady Macbeth

    8. Lady Macbeth - Key Scene - Come you spirits

    9. Banquo

    10. King Duncan

    11. Macduff

    12. Macduff - Key Scene - Let grief convert to anger

    13. Malcolm

    14. Character Quiz

About this course

  • $147.00
  • 52 lessons
  • 0.5 hours of video content

What makes Scholarly special?

(and why Jane Sullivan is the expert your teen needs.)

  • Expert Advice

    Jane has been a Senior English teacher and tutor for over 20 years, and she knows her stuff! (Plus, she's really good at explaining complex concepts in a way that makes sense to teens.)

  • Content Knowledge

    Jane helps teens understand what they need to KNOW and DO to achieve success. No fluff, no butcher's paper and pens, no random roleplaying activities. Just the nitty-gritty on their texts and assessment tasks.

  • Assessment Support

    All of Jane's online courses focus on the syllabus objectives and how teens can address them explicitly in their assessment tasks - leading to better results!

  • Resources

    Each student is given a downloadable workbook to help guide them through the webinars, as well as bonus resources to help them with their assessment.

  • Webinar Recordings

    Students will have access to the course content for 12-months - this means they can revisit the content any time during the course of the year!

  • Confidence

    Most importantly, Jane is committed to building your teen's confidence and helping them achieve their personal best in English.

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