Have you ever thought about putting one of the characters in a Shakespeare play on trial?
With this drama curriculum students can read a 30-minute play of Macbeth (included) to get familiar with the storyline and characters, act it out, then choose a prosecution and defense team and go through the lessons to create their case and put Macbeth on trial for the murder of King Duncan. Great critical thinking activity!
6th grade - adults (14 lessons)
Macbeth 30-minute play with an extra scene and characters from the original play by Shakespeare to allow for more options for witnesses (you can also use the full play with this curriculum if you've already read it)
Macbeth - The Mock Trial drama curriculum
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LESSON 1 – Read Macbeth 30-Minute Play
LESSON 2 – Discuss Important Story Elements
LESSON 3 – Read Through as a Class
LESSON 4 – Plot Diagram (Dig Deeper)
LESSON 5 – Read Through and Act It Out
LESSON 6 – Character Development
LESSON 7 – Perform the 30-minute Play (optional)
LESSON 8 – Choose the Prosecution and Defense Teams
LESSON 9 – Witness Statements
LESSON 10 – Direct and Cross-Examination Questions
LESSON 11 – Opening Statement
LESSON 12 – Closing Argument
LESSON 13 – Practice Questions with Witnesses
LESSON 14 – Present Your Case
Order of the Trial
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Thank you! We hope you enjoy this abbreviated version of Shakespeare's Macbeth and the opportunity to present a mock trial.
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Macbeth - The Mock Trial