Close Look At Act One - Mantra Lingua
MacbethClose look at Act OneMacbeth is one of the most popular Shakespeare plays studied by many students. This matching game is afun way to help student to gain a deeper understanding of the characters and of the key events within thefirst act of the play.Suitable for pupils aged 10 The Learning Outcome will be that students will be able to demonstrate a greater understanding of thefirst act of the play and will be able to work collaboratively.LiteracyCollaborative LearningMANTRA LINGUAListen, record, playback
MacbethClose look at Act OneDeveloped by Rosemary Hogbin and Pat HowsonIllustrated by Peter BennettTheme: MacbethAge range: 10 Context:Macbeth is one of the most popular Shakespeare plays studied by many students. This matching gameis a fun way to help student to gain a deeper understanding of the characters and of the key eventswithin the first act of the play.Preparation:Print out the A4 sheets.If possible, laminate the “Act One” sheets, the “Questions” sheets and the “Information” sheets, thencover the pages of the cards with ‘clear pvc self adhesive film’. Then cut out the squares to make thecards.HOW TO PLAY:Part 1 - Students works in pairs or threes. Give each pair an “Act One” sheet outlining the main eventsafter the battle between Duncan’s armies and King of Norway, a set of “Pictures” cards and a set of“Events” cards. Students have to read the “Act One” sheet and match in the correct order “Pictures”cards with “Events” cards. Then, each pair joins with another to compare matches.Part 2 - Give each pair a “Question” sheet on the same events and an “Information” sheet. They have towork collaboratively and formulate answers. Then, each pair joins with another to discuss theiranswers.Learning Outcomes:Students will be able to demonstrate a greater understanding of the first act of the play and will beable to work collaboratively. If you have found further learning outcomes please share them byemailing collaborate@mantralingua.com.Mantra Lingua Ltd, Global House, 303 Ballards Lane, London N12 8NP 0044 (0) 208 445 5123(You can purchase a professionally printed, sound-enabled version of this activity with pre-cut cards fromwww.mantralingua.com. Students can use PENpal to record and re-record aurally onto the pages and cards.Recordings can be saved and used for assessment, or shared with other classes and schools via “ShareLINK”.)LiteracyCollaborative LearningMANTRA LINGUAListen, record, playback
Macbeth (Close Look at Act One) - “Act One” sheet 2012 Mantra Lingua: all rights reserved.No copying without permission www.mantralingua.comAct I, Scenes I-IV1. A soldier tells Duncan and his sons that Macbeth has been bravein the battle and brought about victory for King Duncan’s army.2. Ross reveals that the Thane of Cawdor has been a traitor, andhelped the king of Norway. He is sentenced to death by Duncan andhis title is given to Macbeth.3. Macbeth and Banquo meet three witches. The witches hailMacbeth, Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor and King hereafter.Banquo is told he will father Kings but that he will not be King.4. Macbeth is confused and tries to question the witches. He knowshe is Thane of Glamis but the other predictions amaze him.5. The Witches vanish.6. Macbeth tries to make sense of what the witches have said. Hediscusses their words with Banquo.7. Ross arrives to summon Macbeth and Banquo to Duncan’spalace. Duncan has told Ross to call Macbeth Thane of Cawdor. Thefirst prediction of the witches has come true.8. At Duncan’s castle, Duncan makes his eldest son, Malcom, Princeof Cumberland and Macbeth is confirmed as Thane of Cawdor.9. Macbeth sees Malcom’s position as an obstacle to the finalprediction coming true. He is already beginning to be ambitious forthe throne.10. Duncan tells Macbeth that he will return with him to Macbeth’scastle. This is a great honour. Macbeth says he will send a messageto his wife at home.
Macbeth (Close Look at Act One) - “Act One” sheet 2012 Mantra Lingua: all rights reserved.No copying without permission www.mantralingua.comAct I, Scenes I-IV1. A soldier tells Duncan and his sons that Macbeth has been bravein the battle and brought about victory for King Duncan’s army.2. Ross reveals that the Thane of Cawdor has been a traitor, andhelped the king of Norway. He is sentenced to death by Duncan andhis title is given to Macbeth.3. Macbeth and Banquo meet three witches. The witches hailMacbeth, Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor and King hereafter.Banquo is told he will father Kings but that he will not be King.4. Macbeth is confused and tries to question the witches. He knowshe is Thane of Glamis but the other predictions amaze him.5. The Witches vanish.6. Macbeth tries to make sense of what the witches have said. Hediscusses their words with Banquo.7. Ross arrives to summon Macbeth and Banquo to Duncan’spalace. Duncan has told Ross to call Macbeth Thane of Cawdor. Thefirst prediction of the witches has come true.8. At Duncan’s castle, Duncan makes his eldest son, Malcom, Princeof Cumberland and Macbeth is confirmed as Thane of Cawdor.9. Macbeth sees Malcom’s position as an obstacle to the finalprediction coming true. He is already beginning to be ambitious forthe throne.10. Duncan tells Macbeth that he will return with him to Macbeth’scastle. This is a great honour. Macbeth says he will send a messageto his wife at home.
.Thane of GlamisThane of CawdorKinghereafter.brave Macbeth,well hedeserves that name.stay youimperfect speakers,tell me more.that mostdisloyal traitor thethane of Cawdor.with his formertitle greetMacbethMacbeth (Close Look at Act One) - “Pictures” Cards 2012 Mantra Lingua: all rights reserved.No copying without permission www.mantralingua.com(Cut along the black dotted lines and make the cards)
Glamis andThane ofCawdor. Thegreatest isbehind.King Duncan bade me from him,call thee Thane of Cawdor.your childrenshall be kings.our eldest Malcom whom we namehereafter the Prince of Cumberland.you shallbe kingMacbeth (Close Look at Act One) - “Pictures” Cards 2012 Mantra Lingua: all rights reserved.No copying without permission www.mantralingua.com(Cut along the black dotted lines and make the cards)
.Prince ofCumberland.Prince ofCumberland.That is astep onwhich I mustfall down, orelse o’er-leap.That is astep onwhich I mustfall down, orelse o’er-leap.I’ll makeyou joyfull thehearing of mywife with yourapproach.From hence toInverness.I’ll makeyou joyfull thehearing of mywife with yourapproach.From hence toInvernessMacbeth (Close Look at Act One) - “Pictures” Cards 2012 Mantra Lingua: all rights reserved.No copying without permission www.mantralingua.com(Cut along the black dotted lines and make the cards)
.Thane of GlamisThane of CawdorKinghereafter.brave Macbeth,well hedeserves that name.stay youimperfect speakers,tell me more.that mostdisloyal traitor thethane of Cawdor.with his formertitle greetMacbethMacbeth (Close Look at Act One) - “Pictures” Cards 2012 Mantra Lingua: all rights reserved.No copying without permission www.mantralingua.com(Cut along the black dotted lines and make the cards)
Glamis andThane ofCawdor. Thegreatest isbehind.King Duncan bade me from him,call thee Thane of Cawdor.your childrenshall be kings.our eldest Malcom whom we namehereafter the Prince of Cumberland.you shallbe kingMacbeth (Close Look at Act One) - “Pictures” Cards 2012 Mantra Lingua: all rights reserved.No copying without permission www.mantralingua.com(Cut along the black dotted lines and make the cards)
Ross reveals that the Thane ofCawdor has been a traitor, andhelped the king of Norway. He issentenced to death by Duncanand his title is given to Macbeth.Macbeth is confused and tries toquestion the witches. He knowshe is Thane of Glamis but theother predictions amaze him.A soldier tells Duncan and his sonsthat Macbeth has been brave inthe battle and brought aboutvictory for King Duncan’s army.Macbeth and Banquo meet threewitches. The witches hail Macbeth,Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdorand King hereafter. Banquo is toldhe will father Kings but that he willnot be King.Macbeth (Close Look at Act One) - “Events” Cards 2012 Mantra Lingua: all rights reserved.No copying without permission www.mantralingua.com(Cut along the black dotted lines and make the cards)
The Witches vanish.At Duncan’s castle, Duncan makeshis eldest son, Malcom, Prince ofCumberland and Macbeth isconfirmed as Thane of Cawdor.Macbeth tries to make sense ofwhat the witches have said. Hediscusses their words with Banquo.Ross arrives to summonMacbeth and Banquo toDuncan’s palace. Duncan hastold Ross to call Macbeth Thaneof Cawdor. The first predictionof the witches has come true.Macbeth (Close Look at Act One) - “Events” Cards 2012 Mantra Lingua: all rights reserved.No copying without permission www.mantralingua.com(Cut along the black dotted lines and make the cards)
Duncan tells Macbeth that he willreturn with him to Macbeth’scastle. This is a great honour.Macbeth says he will send amessage to his wife at home.Duncan tells Macbeth that he willreturn with him to Macbeth’scastle. This is a great honour.Macbeth says he will send amessage to his wife at home.Macbeth sees Malcom’sposition as an obstacle to thefinal prediction coming true. Heis already beginning to beambitious for the throne.Macbeth sees Malcom’sposition as an obstacle to thefinal prediction coming true. Heis already beginning to beambitious for the throne.Macbeth (Close Look at Act One) - “Events” Cards 2012 Mantra Lingua: all rights reserved.No copying without permission www.mantralingua.com(Cut along the black dotted lines and make the cards)
Ross reveals that the Thane ofCawdor has been a traitor, andhelped the king of Norway. He issentenced to death by Duncanand his title is given to Macbeth.Macbeth is confused and tries toquestion the witches. He knowshe is Thane of Glamis but theother predictions amaze him.A soldier tells Duncan and his sonsthat Macbeth has been brave inthe battle and brought aboutvictory for King Duncan’s army.Macbeth and Banquo meet threewitches. The witches hail Macbeth,Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdorand King hereafter. Banquo is toldhe will father Kings but that he willnot be King.Macbeth (Close Look at Act One) - “Events” Cards 2012 Mantra Lingua: all rights reserved.No copying without permission www.mantralingua.com(Cut along the black dotted lines and make the cards)
The Witches vanish.At Duncan’s castle, Duncan makeshis eldest son, Malcom, Prince ofCumberland and Macbeth isconfirmed as Thane of Cawdor.Macbeth tries to make sense ofwhat the witches have said. Hediscusses their words with Banquo.Ross arrives to summonMacbeth and Banquo toDuncan’s palace. Duncan hastold Ross to call Macbeth Thaneof Cawdor. The first predictionof the witches has come true.Macbeth (Close Look at Act One) - “Events” Cards 2012 Mantra Lingua: all rights reserved.No copying without permission www.mantralingua.com(Cut along the black dotted lines and make the cards)
Macbeth (Close Look at Act One) - “Questions” sheet 2012 Mantra Lingua: all rights reserved.No copying without permission www.mantralingua.comComprehension Questions1. Find the word meaning Scottish lord.2. Why would you say that the play begins in a supernaturalway?3. What is the event that has just taken place? Who is involved?Who brings news to whom? What is that news?4. When the witches meet Macbeth, what do they predict? Howsoon does the first prediction come true? Why has this comeabout?5. The witches predictions begin to influence Macbeth. Whatthoughts begin to form in his mind? What news announced byDuncan provides fresh anxiety? Why is it a worry?6. What opinion does Lady Macbeth have of her husband? Whatevidence is there to suggest that Lady Macbeth is superstitious?What are your first impressions of Lady Macbeth?7. What are the influences that affect Macbeth’s decisions? Whohas become the driving force behind Macbeth? How?8. Before the actual murder, how does Macbeth’s mind playtricks on him? What part does Lady Macbeth play?
Macbeth (Close Look at Act One) - “Questions” sheet 2012 Mantra Lingua: all rights reserved.No copying without permission www.mantralingua.comComprehension Questions1. Find the word meaning Scottish lord.2. Why would you say that the play begins in a supernaturalway?3. What is the event that has just taken place? Who is involved?Who brings news to whom? What is that news?4. When the witches meet Macbeth, What do they predict? Howsoon does the first prediction come true? Why has this comeabout?5. The witches predictions begin to influence Macbeth. Whatthoughts begin to form in his mind? What news announced byDuncan provides fresh anxiety? Why is it a worry?6. What opinion does Lady Macbeth have of her husband? Whatevidence is there to suggest that Lady Macbeth is superstitious?What are your first impressions of Lady Macbeth?7. What are the influences that affect Macbeth’s decisions? Whohas become the driving force behind Macbeth? How?8. Before the actual murder, how does Macbeth’s mind playtricks on him? What part does Lady Macbeth play?
Macbeth (Close Look at Act One) - “Information” sheet 2012 Mantra Lingua: all rights reserved.No copying without permission www.mantralingua.comThe beginning of the story in briefThree witches meet in thunder and lightning and discuss Macbeth. They say they will meethim after the battle.Some of the Scottish lords (thanes) have rebelled against their king Duncan. To help therebels, the Norwegians have sent an army. There has been a great battle.King Duncan waits for the report of the battle. A badly wounded captain reports thatalthough the rebels had strong forces, Macbeth and Banquo were the heroes because theyfought so bravely. The wounded man is sent for treatment.Another soldier named Ross arrives giving further news of the battle. Ross tells thatMacbeth has triumphed, capturing the leader of the rebels, the Thane of Cawdor, andmaking a very favourable peace treaty with the King of Norway. Duncan sentencesCawdor to death and gives the title to Macbeth.The three witches wait for Macbeth. They hear his drum. The witches chant and predictthat he will be Thane of Cawdor and King of Scotland. Banquo, who is with him, asks abouthis future. The witches tell him that his descendants will be kings. The witches disappearand Ross arrives. He tells Macbeth that he is now Thane of Cawdor. Macbeth is astonishedthat the first prediction has come true.The first seeds of ambition are sown in Macbeth’s mind as he considers the possibility ofthe second prediction coming true. Macbeth has the ‘horrid image’ of murdering Duncanhimself. He decides to leave it to fate.Macbeth is warmly welcomed by Duncan, declares his loyalty to the king, but is appalledthat the king’s son Malcolm is declared heir to the throne. Macbeth, now ambitious for thethrone, sees Malcolm as an obstacle. Macbeth invites the king to his castle and rides aheadto prepare for his coming. He has already written to his wife telling her what the witcheshave predicted.When reading his letter, Lady Macbeth is scathing about her husbands lack of will topursue what the witches have promised. She thinks he may be too decent and squeamishto murder Duncan. The fact that Duncan shows that fate is on her side and she calls onevil spirits to help her murderous plans.Lady Macbeth is gracious in her welcome to the king and urges Macbeth to hide hismurderous intent behind welcoming looks. She says that she will manage the death ofDuncan.Macbeth wrestles with his conscience, to kill or not to kill. And what will happenafterwards? There are bound to be repercussions. Heaven will be against such a dreadfuldeed, but ambition drives him on. After much consideration Macbeth reveals that he hasdecided not to kill Duncan. Lady Macbeth accuses him of cowardice and lack of manliness.Lady Macbeth will make the King’s bodyguards so drunk that murdering the King andblaming it on the guards will be easy. Macbeth agrees but says they should hide their evilthoughts with pleasant looks.Alone, Macbeth hallucinates, imagining he sees a dagger leading him to Duncan’sbedchamber. Lady Macbeth, the worse for drink, waits for Macbeth to return. She hasdrugged the guards but fears that the murder has not been done. Macbeth returns,saying the king is dead.
Macbeth (Close Look at Act One) - “Information” sheet 2012 Mantra Lingua: all rights reserved.No copying without permission www.mantralingua.comThe beginning of the story in briefThree witches meet in thunder and lightning and discuss Macbeth. They say they will meethim after the battle.Some of the Scottish lords (thanes) have rebelled against their king Duncan. To help therebels, the Norwegians have sent an army. There has been a great battle.King Duncan waits for the report of the battle. A badly wounded captain reports thatalthough the rebels had strong forces, Macbeth and Banquo were the heroes because theyfought so bravely. The wounded man is sent for treatment.Another soldier named Ross arrives giving further news of the battle. Ross tells thatMacbeth has triumphed, capturing the leader of the rebels, the Thane of Cawdor, andmaking a very favourable peace treaty with the King of Norway. Duncan sentencesCawdor to death and gives the title to Macbeth.The three witches wait for Macbeth. They hear his drum. The witches chant and predictthat he will be Thane of Cawdor and King of Scotland. Banquo, who is with him, asks abouthis future. The witches tell him that his descendants will be kings. The witches disappearand Ross arrives. He tells Macbeth that he is now Thane of Cawdor. Macbeth is astonishedthat the first prediction has come true.The first seeds of ambition are sown in Macbeth’s mind as he considers the possibility ofthe second prediction coming true. Macbeth has the ‘horrid image’ of murdering Duncanhimself. He decides to leave it to fate.Macbeth is warmly welcomed by Duncan, declares his loyalty to the king, but is appalledthat the king’s son Malcolm is declared heir to the throne. Macbeth, now ambitious for thethrone, sees Malcolm as an obstacle. Macbeth invites the king to his castle and rides aheadto prepare for his coming. He has already written to his wife telling her what the witcheshave predicted.When reading his letter, Lady Macbeth is scathing about her husbands lack of will topursue what the witches have promised. She thinks he may be too decent and squeamishto murder Duncan. The fact that Duncan shows that fate is on her side and she calls onevil spirits to help her murderous plans.Lady Macbeth is gracious in her welcome to the king and urges Macbeth to hide hismurderous intent behind welcoming looks. She says that she will manage the death ofDuncan.Macbeth wrestles with his conscience, to kill or not to kill. And what will happenafterwards? There are bound to be repercussions. Heaven will be against such a dreadfuldeed, but ambition drives him on. After much consideration Macbeth reveals that he hasdecided not to kill Duncan. Lady Macbeth accuses him of cowardice and lack of manliness.Lady Macbeth will make the King’s bodyguards so drunk that murdering the King andblaming it on the guards will be easy. Macbeth agrees but says they should hide their evilthoughts with pleasant looks.Alone, Macbeth hallucinates, imagining he sees a dagger leading him to Duncan’sbedchamber. Lady Macbeth, the worse for drink, waits for Macbeth to return. She hasdrugged the guards but fears that the murder has not been done. Macbeth returns,saying the king is dead.
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