Learning Objective Read and understand Act 4 Scene 1 Macbeth Learning Objective Read and understand Act 4 Scene 1

Starter Find some examples of hyphenated adjectives in the witches’ opening 35 lines of Act 4 Scene 1. Examples from elsewhere include: ‘gold-bound brow’; two-fold balls’; blood-boltered Banquo’. How does this use of language convey striking images or add depth of description to what the Witches are saying. What rhythms or repetition of sound do they create? Why? Extension - Can you make up some of your own hyphenated adjectives to describe characters from the play.

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Prophetic Apparitions Briefly describe the three Apparitions, their warnings and what each might symbolise. Apparition Warning Symbolism

How much has Macbeth changed? As well as writing about an extract in the exam you will have to link the themes or issues to the rest of the play. If you had been given a question about the character of Macbeth – which 3 / 4 / 5 points would you use about how his character has changed so far?

Homework Must: Use you plenary notes to write a PEE about how Macbeth has changed so far. Should: Read through and check your work carefully, consider your SPaG target – ask someone else to do the same. Could: Repeat the above