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Shakespeare's play of murder and witchcraft is told in 8 video clips for 9-11 year olds.
Macbeth and his comrade, Banquo, are returning from battle when they meet three strange creatures, the 'Weird Sisters'…
1. The Weird Sisters. video
Macbeth and Banquo are returning from battle when they meet the Weird Sisters on a heath.
2. All Hail, Macbeth! Thane of Cawdor! video
When Macbeth and Banquo arrive at King Duncan's camp Macbeth discovers he is now Thane of Cawdor.
3. Daggers for King Duncan. video
Macbeth returns to Dunsinane where Lady Macbeth persuades him to murder King Duncan.
4. All hail, Macbeth! King of Scotland! video
Duncan's murder is discovered; Malcolm and Donalbain flee, while Macbeth is crowned king.
5. A trap for Banquo. video
Macbeth sends assassins to kill Banquo and Fleance. Later he sees Banquo's ghost.
6. Something wicked this way comes. document
Macbeth returns to the Weird Sisters. They tell him to beware of Macduff.
7. Preparing for battle. video
Malcolm and Macduff have raised an army and march north to confront Macbeth at Dunsinane.
8. Birnam Wood comes to Dunsinane. video
Malcolm's army attacks Dunsinane and Macbeth is confronted by Macduff.
Information on each episode and literacy activities (pdf)
Gallery: Meet the characters. image
An overview of the main characters
Print out and number the events in the correct order
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