LibGuides: Year 7 & 8 Topic Guide: Shakespeare: Macbeth

About Macbeth

Britannica: Macbeth
"The tragedy of Macbeth, a play in five acts by William Shakespeare, portrays the rise and fall of a Scottish nobleman whose blind ambition leads him to commit several murders in order to become king. While Macbeth’s monstrous acts evoke horror, his self-awareness, inner struggle, and haunted spirit elicit some sympathy. The play was written sometime in 1606–07 and first published in 1623, in the First Folio edition of Shakespeare’s plays. The character Macbeth was loosely based on a real Scottish king of that name, who ruled in the 11th century. Macbeth is the shortest of Shakespeare’s tragedies, without diversions or subplots."
Explora: Macbeth
"On a lonely heath in Scotland, three weird witches sing their riddling runes and say that soon they will meet Macbeth. Macbeth, the noble thane of Glamis, has recently been victorious in a great battle against Vikings and Scottish rebels. For his brave deeds, King Duncan decides to confer upon him the lands of the rebellious thane of Cawdor."

Images of Macbeth

SHAKESPEARE: MACBETH. - Play by William Shakespeare. Wood engraving, 19th century.. [Fine Art]. Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. Retrieved 27 Apr 2020, from
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Books: Macbeth

The Tragedy of Macbeth by William Shakespeare; Tanya Grosz; Linda Wendler; Saddleback Educational Publishing Staff (Editor)
Call Number: EBSCO K-8 eBooks
ISBN: 9781599051345
Publication Date: 2006-09-01
Shakespeare's plays are thought-provoking and complex texts that explore the human themes of romance, deceit, tragedy, comedy, and revenge. These activity guides are designed by teachers for teachers to help students navigate the complexity. Each guide contains a total of 30 activities divided into six sections of four activities and one review. At the end of each guide is a final test, a variety of culminating activities, and an answer key. Each reproducible activity book is approximately 68-pages
Macbeth Graphic Novel by William Shakespeare
Call Number: EBSCO K-8 eBooks
ISBN: 9781599051499
Publication Date: 2006-08-28
Theme: Hi-Lo, graphic novels, illustrated, Shakespeare, classics. After encountering three witches, the warrior Macbeth waits to see if their predictions come true. Stung by ambition, Macbeth is persuaded by his conniving wife that the fastest way to fulfill the prophecy is to murder the king, which sets off a disastrous chain of events. As the tragedy unfolds, Macbeth's decisions lead to more ruin. He returns to the witches and believes that his future is secure but is he interpreting the premonitions correctly? This series features classic Shakespeare retold with graphic color illustrations. Educators using the Dale-Chall vocabulary system adapted each title. Each 64-page, eBook retains key phrases and quotations from the original play. Research shows that the more students read, the better their vocabulary, their ability to read, and their knowledge of the world.
Macbeth by Saddleback Educational Publishing Staff (Editor)
Call Number: EBSCO K-8 eBooks
ISBN: 9781616511623
Publication Date: 2010-12-30
Timeless Shakespeare-designed for the struggling reader and adapted to retain the integrity of the original play. These classic plays retold will grab a student's attention from the first page. Presented in traditional play script format, each title features simplified language, easy-to-read type, and strict adherence to the tone and integrity of the original. Thirty-five reproducible activities per guide reinforce basic reading and comprehension skills while teaching high-order critical thinking. Also included are teaching suggestions, background notes, summaries, and answer keys. The guide is digital and only available on CD-ROM; simply print the activities you need for each lesson.
Macbeth by Usborne Young Reading
Call Number: FIC SHA
ISBN: 9780746096123
'Macbeth' is Shakespeare's classic tale of madness and murder, treachery and witchcraft, retold here for a younger audience.
Macbeth, Level 4 by William Shakespeare
Call Number: UY_ORANGE 428.64 SHA
ISBN: 9781405862431
Publication Date: 2008-03-04
Macbeth, a brave soldier, is trusted by the Scottish king. Then a strange meeting with three witches makes him greedy for power. Macbeth wants to be king. He and his evil wife make murderous plans. But how many people will have to die before their dreams come true?
Macbeth by William Shakespeare; Alex A. Blum (Illustrator)
Call Number: GRA CLA
ISBN: 9781906814403
Publication Date: 2015-09-01
Shakespeare's tragedy about the rise and fall of Macbeth, the Scottish Lord who is prophesied to become king. Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colorful comic strip form, providing an excellent introduction for younger readers. Also includes theme discussions and study questions.

Language in Macbeth

Incantation
"Double, double, toil and trouble" (Shakespeare, Macbeth).

Find out more about incantations and how they are used in Macbeth.

Images of Macbeth

Lady Macbeth

1942: Welsh actress Gwen Ffrangcon-Davies as Lady Macbeth in John Gielgud's production of 'Macbeth' at Piccadilly Theatre, London.

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