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Complete KS3 English Scheme of Work for William Shakespeares ‘Macbeth’ – Full Half Term with Assessment, Knowledge Organiser & Quizzes

This high-quality KS3 English scheme of work is a fully planned and resourced unit designed to engage students while building their analystical writing skills for AQA Language Paper 1, this SOW is built around building an essay on Lady Macbeth with built in essay prep and building lessons, this is based on key scenes rather than the whole play, the key extract booklet is included and print ready. Covering a complete half term, this resource is ideal for busy teachers, departments looking to align KS3 with KS4, or schools aiming to deliver consistent, research-informed practice.

What’s included:

A fully sequenced scheme of work for a full half term

A comprehensive Knowledge Organiser outlining key terms, context, and vocabulary

Knowledge Organiser quizzes for weekly low-stakes retrieval practice

End of Unit Assessment based on AQA Language Paper 1 with feedback lesson template.

Embedded language analysis tasks to build close reading and inference skills

‘Do Now’ starter activities to maximise learning time and support retrieval

Regular recap quizzes to consolidate learning and strengthen memory

Big Questions to promote discussion, critical thinking, and deeper engagement

Built around the Rosenshine Principles of Instruction, ensuring effective modelling, guided practice, and independent application throughout

Clear, adaptable, and fully classroom-ready.