Macbeth - The Witches - teaching resource

GCSE English Teaching Resources: Macbeth – The Witches

(24-slide PowerPoint with 8 worksheets)

This GCSE English Literature teaching resource focuses on the witches and the theme of the supernatural in Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Designed for students studying the AQA, Edexcel, OCR, and WJEC specifications, the resource explores the witches’ role in the play and their wider significance in the context of Shakespearean beliefs about fate, prophecy, and the supernatural.

Through a 24-slide editable PowerPoint and eight accompanying worksheets, students will:

• Analyse the importance of the witches and their influence over events in Macbeth

• Explore contextual ideas about witchcraft and the supernatural in Shakespearean England

• Make connections between historical beliefs and textual analysis to avoid “bolt-on” context

• Work through differentiated activities (Bronze, Silver, and Gold) to support all abilities:

  • Bronze – targeting students working towards a secure band 3

  • Silver – pushing students beyond band 3 towards band 4

  • Gold – challenging students aiming for the highest grades

• Complete a concluding task to secure understanding and evidence learning

Perfect for classroom teaching, revision, homework, or intervention, this resource supports students in analysing the witches’ role and prepares them for success in the GCSE exam.

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