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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)

Contents and Copyright


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.

Copyright 2024 Danielle Wallace. All rights reserved.

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Macbeth - The Mock Trial drama curriculum also available in these bundles!

Middle School Drama Bundle 2

There is so much drama to enjoy with this middle school bundle from performing A Christmas Carol to adding drama to your day with activities and drama games to performing the Macbeth 30-minute play or preparing and presenting a mock trial putting Macbeth on trial for the murder of King Duncan. Included: A Christmas Carol full-length play Just Add Drama to Literature, Poetry and Writing Macbeth - The Mock Trial

High School Drama Games + Play + Mock Trial curriculum bundle

Get ready for a year of drama, mystery and trial with this high school drama curriculum bundle. Start the year having fun playing drama games to learn acting skills, then read or perform Macbeth 30-minute play to prepare to put Macbeth on trial for the murder of King Duncan. Lastly wrap up the year with a mystery play called The Butler Did It! The secret is out. How will the butler respond?