Comprehensive and Vocabulary development : Children Novel Macbeth
Learning Objectives :
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to
- Differentiate between main ideas and and supporting ideas in each paragraph
- Recognize the unfamiliar words in selected passages
- Construct sentences with words
- Infer implied meanings of ideas in the passage
Learning Activities
- Pupils in groups deduce the ideas of in the main paragraph
- Pupils in pairs highlight the unfamiliar words that they may come across in the passage
- The check up the meaning of the new words in sentences
- Pupil’s in smaller groups analyse the passage to derive the hidden meaning in the passage
Embedded Core Skills
- Communication and Collaboration
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Leadership skills and Personal Development
- Creativity and Imagination
Learning Materials
- Wall charts
- Audio player
- Video clip
- Wall charts
- Laptop
Content
The story of Macbeth
Once upon a time, in a kingdom far, far away, there was a brave warrior named Macbeth. Macbeth was a loyal and honorable soldier, who had fought many battles and won many victories for his king and country.
But one day, while walking through the forest, Macbeth met three witches who told him that he would one day become the king of Scotland. Macbeth was very excited about this news and couldn’t stop thinking about it. He even started to plan how he would become king.
Macbeth then decided to talk to his best friend, Banquo, about it. Banquo was also excited about the news, but he warned Macbeth that they should not try to make the prophecy come true, but let it happen naturally.
Macbeth, however, was not content to wait. He wanted to be king now. So, he plotted to murder King Duncan, the current king, and take his place.
Macbeth succeeded in his plan and became king, but the guilt of what he had done weighed heavily on him. He became paranoid and increasingly ruthless in order to keep his throne. Eventually, he was defeated and killed in battle by a group of noblemen who wanted to restore order to the kingdom.
The moral of the story is that it’s never good to be in a hurry for something that isn’t yours, especially if it means hurting others. Also, Doing the right thing, even when it’s hard, is the best way to live a good life. Greed and power can be dangerous and can lead to downfall.
The end.
Answer the following questions
1. Who is the main character in Macbeth?
a) Hamlet
b) Macduff
c) Macbeth
d) Banquo
2. Who does Macbeth consult about the prophecy that he will become king?
a) His wife
b) The witches
c) His friend Banquo
d) The King Duncan
3. What does Macbeth do in order to fulfill the prophecy and become king?
a) Marries the queen
b) Assassinates the king
c) Wins a battle
d) Solve a riddle
4. How does Macbeth feel after he becomes king?
a) Guilty
b) Excited
c) Paranoid
d) All of the above
5. How does Lady Macbeth persuade her husband to murder King Duncan?
a) She tells him to think of the benefits they will gain
b) She says it’s the only way they can be happy
c) She tells him the witches prophecy
d) She tells him that he is not man enough
6. Who are the main opposing forces to Macbeth’s reign?
a) The witches
b) The noblemen
c) The Scottish army
d) Banquo’s sons
7. What does Macbeth see before his final battle?
a) A vision of the witches
b) His own death
c) A ghost of Banquo
d) His family
8. How does Macbeth ultimately meet his end?
a) Suicide
b) In battle
c) Execution
d) Natural causes
9. What is the main theme of Macbeth?
a) Love
b) Power and ambition
c) Betrayal
d) Revenge
1p. What lesson does the play Macbeth teach its audience?
a) The dangers of greed and power
b) The importance of loyalty
c) The consequences of betrayal
d) All of the above.
Suggested Answers To the Comprehension Passage
1.c) Macbeth
2. b) The witches
3.b) Assassinates the king
4. d) All of the above
5.a) She tells him to think of the benefits they will gain
6.b) The noblemen
7.b) His own death
8.b) In battle
9.b) Power and ambition
10. d) All of the above
Lesson Presentation
Entry Behaviour
Building Background /connection to prior knowledge : Students are familiar with the story of the Macbeth
The lesson is presented step by step
Introduction (5 minutes):
- Begin the lesson by asking the students if they have ever heard of the play Macbeth.
- Briefly explain the basic plot of the play and introduce the main characters.
- Introduce the concept of moral lesson and ask them what they think it is
Direct Instruction (10 minutes):
- Distribute copies of the comprehensive passage to each student
- Have students read the passage quietly, following along as you read it aloud.
- While they are reading, ask them to underline any parts of the passage that they think are important to the moral lesson of the story.
- After they have finished reading, have them share one or two sentences from the passage that they underlined with the class
Guided Practice (10 minutes):
- With the class, discuss the moral lesson or lessons in the story. Write the main moral lesson on the chart paper.
- Have students brainstorm some other examples from the story that show the moral lesson in action.
- If time allows, have volunteers come up and add examples to the chart paper.
Independent Practice (10 minutes):
- Have the students draw a picture illustrating the moral lesson of the story and write a brief explanation of the moral lesson of the story.
- Collect the students work for assessment.
Closure (5 minutes):
- Review the main moral lesson of the story.
- Ask students to share their picture and explanation of the moral lesson.
- Sum up the lesson by explaining that literature is not just a way to entertain, but also a way to learn about important life lessons and ideas.
Assessment:
- Picture and explanation of the moral lesson of the story.
Note:
- Make sure to adjust the time and instruction accordingly based on the level and needs of the student.
- Also you can have variety of assessment that suit the class and student level.