Macbeth

A Step 4 Reading and Training graded reader, retold by  James Butler. The tragedy of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth and their ambitious, bloody path to tyrannical power – and madness – is as powerful now as it was in Shakespeare’s day. This reader uses the "Expansive Reading"approach, where the text becomes a springboard to improve language skills and to explore historical background, cultural connections and other topics suggested by the text. As well as the story, this reader contains:

• An introduction about Shakespeare and his life

• A wide range of interactive activities practising the four skills

• Dossiers: Films of Macbeth, Scotland’s History, Witches and The Castles of Scotland

• FCE-style interactive activities

• Trinity-style interactive activities (Grade 6)

• A playscript                                                                                                             

• A full recording of the text