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Shakespeare’s Macbeth Reading Comprehension

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The title character in Shakespeare’s Macbeth is a Scottish general who receives a prophecy that he would one day be King of Scotland. He becomes ambitious and eager to make the prophecy come true, and is encouraged by his wife, Lady Macbeth. He kills the reigning king and becomes king, but the resulting wars lead to more murders and death. The power that Macbeth and his wife desire eventually leads to their destruction. In this speech Macbeth is reacting to the news that his wife has died. In this printable activity, students will read the passage and complete the questions. Great for high school reading comprehension.

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Subjects:
Literature, Reading Skills, Shakespeare
CCSS:
11th - 12th Grade CCSS, 11th - 12th Grade Reading: Literature, 9th - 10th Grade CCSS, 9th - 10th Grade Reading: Literature
CCSS Code(s):
RL.9-10.4, RL.11-12.4
Grade Levels:
9th - 12th Grade, Grades K-12
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