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Tes: Macbeth by William Shakespeare: The Role of the Witches Lesson PlanTes: Macbeth by William Shakespeare: The Role of the Witches Lesson Plan
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Tes: Macbeth by William Shakespeare: The Role of the Witches

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[Free Registration/Login Required] This lesson plan focuses on the role of the witches in Shakespeare's Macbeth including background information about the fear of witches in Shakespeare's time, reading excerpts and answering questions to improve understanding of the powers of the witches, the purpose of their conversations, solving their riddles, and their impact on the play.

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