Learning Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Differentiate between main ideas and and supporting ideas in each paragraph ii. Recognize the unfamiliar words in selected passages iii. Construct sentences with words iv. Infer implied meanings of ideas in the passage

Learning Activities

1. Pupils in groups deduce the ideas of in the main paragraph ii. Pupils in pairs highlight the unfamiliar words that they may come across in the passage iii. The check up the meaning of the new words in sentences iv. Pupils in smaller groups analyse the passage to derive the hidden meaning in the passage

Embedded Core Skills

1. Communication and Collaboration ii. Critical thinking and problem solving iii. Leadership skills and Personal Development iv. Creativity and Imagination

Learning Materials

• Wall charts
• Audio player
• Video clip
• Wall charts
• Laptop

Content

The story of Macbeth

Once upon a time, in a kingdom far, far away, there was a brave warrior named Macbeth. Macbeth was a loyal subject to the soldier, who had fought many battles and won many victories for his king and country.

But one day, while walking through the forest, Macbeth met three witches who told him that he would become king. At first, he was excited about this news and couldn’t stop thinking about it. He even started to plan how he would become king.

Macbeth then decided to talk to his best friend, Banquo about it. Banquo was also excited about the news, but he warned Macbeth that they should not try to make the prophecy come true, but let it happen naturally.

Macbeth, however, was not content to wait. He wanted to be king now. So, he plotted to murder King Duncan, the current king, and take his place.

Macbeth succeeded in his plan and became king, but the guilt of what he had done weighed heavily on him. He became paranoid and increasingly ruthless in order to keep his throne. Eventually, he was defeated and killed in battle by a group of noblemen who wanted to restore order to the kingdom.

The moral of the story is that it’s never good to be in a hurry for something that isn’t yours, especially if it means hurting others. Also, being the right thing, even when it’s hard, is the best way to live a good life. Greed and power can be dangerous, and can lead to downfall.

The end.

Answer the following questions

1. Who is the main character in Macbeth? a) Hamlet b) Macbeth c) Macbeth d) Banquo 
2. Who does Macbeth consult about the prophecy that he will become king? a) His wife b) The witches c) His friend Banquo d) The King Duncan 
3. What does Macbeth do in order to fulfill the prophecy and become king? a) Marries the queen b) Assassinates the king c) Wins a battle d) Solves a riddle 
4. How does Macbeth feel after he becomes king? a) Guilty b) Excited c) Proud d) All of the above 
5. How does Lady Macbeth persuade her husband to murder King Duncan? a) She tells him to think of the benefits they will gain b) She says it’s the only way they can be happy c) She tells him the witches prophesy d) She tells him that he is not man enough