Oxford Playscripts: Lady Macbeth

A retelling of Shakespeare's Macbeth from the point of view of Lady Macbeth

Daughter of a Pictish king, Gruach is forced to marry her father's enemy by the new ruler, King Malcolm. Macbeth and Duncan join forces against the King, killing him and all his followers. Now a widow, Gruach is free to become Lady Macbeth. This title offers activities designed to support the KS3 Framework for Teaching English.An engaging classroom playscript. Daughter of a Pictish king, Gruach is forced to marry her father's enemy by the new ruler, King Malcolm. Desperate, she turns to the Wyrd Sisters for advice. Meanwhile, Macbeth and Duncan join forces against the King, killing him and all his followers. Now a Widow, Gruach is free to become Lady Macbeth. New, innovative activities specifically tailored to support the KS3 Framework for Teaching English and help students to fulfil the Framework objectives. Activities include work on Speaking and Listening, close text analysis, and the structure of playscripts, and act as a springboard for personal writing.