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Who wears the pants in the Macbeth family? Many would argue it's not the Thane of Cawdor, but his wife, Lady Macbeth. As part of the Shakespeare English Exercises series, a video and connected lessons discuss the power and influence of Lady Macbeth. Designed for language learners, the activities focus on checking for understanding and common idioms and metaphors.
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Instructional Ideas
- Analyze Lady Macbeth's lines to determine key elements of her character
- Read lines from Macbeth with emotion to practice speaking skills
- Show scenes from Kurosawa's Throne of Blood for comparison
Classroom Considerations
- Includes details viewers may not understand if they have not read Macbeth
Pros
- Features an actress who is not a native English speaker to make the discussion more relevant to learners
- Includes different types of activities, such as multiple choice and fill in the blank
Cons
- Changes the topic between each take, which may be difficult to follow