Director's notes: Act 5 Scene 1

Last updated: 15/11/2023
Contributor: Fiona Darby
Director's notes: Act 5 Scene 1
Main Subject
Key stage
Category
Drama: Shakespeare for key stage 3
Resource type
Worksheet
Complete lesson
Author
William Shakespeare
Authors
William Shakespeare
Genre
Tragedy
Time period
Pre-1900
Character
Macbeth
Title
Macbeth
Character
Lady Macbeth

Students imagine they are directing Lady Macbeth and the Doctor in Act 5 Scene 1. A copy of the scene is provided with questions and space for guided annotations. Students then develop their notes in to detailed paragraphs focusing on:

  • How characters say their lines
  • Their actions
  • The costumes they are wearing
  • Their expressions
  • Where they stand on stage
  • Props on stage

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