These PowerPoint presentations for each scene of Macbeth will help your GCSE students with their analysis of the play.
Learning objectives
- Make predictions about plot
- Discuss why Shakespeare included specific elements
- Focus on how the witches’ predictions start to affect Macbeth
- Study the characters of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth in detail
- Explore how Macbeth and Lady Macbeth’s appearances differ from their reality
- Study Macbeth’s conflicting emotions regarding the murder of Duncan
- Discuss the changing relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth
- Study how Macbeth presents himself immediately after the murder of Duncan
- Discuss changes in Macbeth
- Explore the type of man Macbeth has become
- Study the ways Macbeth and Lady Macbeth change after the murder of Duncan
Macbeth analysis resources
Each PowerPoint is designed to guide students through key moments in Macbeth, encouraging deep analysis and critical thinking. These presentations include discussion prompts, key quotations and structured activities to help students engage with the text.
By working through these materials, students will develop a stronger understanding of Shakespeare’s language, themes and character development. They will also be encouraged to form their own interpretations, using textual evidence to support their ideas.
Whether used for whole-class teaching, group discussions or independent study, these PowerPoints provide a structured yet flexible approach to mastering Macbeth analysis at GCSE level.
Krista Carson is a secondary school English teacher, research lead and Cambridge MEd grad. You can find her resources on her TES page Krista Carson’s Shop. Check out her blog at reflectiveramblingsofmisscarson.blogspot.com.
