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Alternative Shakespeare text needed - Macbeth

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MissPaige · 04/10/2021 07:38

Dd currently in Year 11 and just started Macbeth.They are using Oxford School Shakespeare version but it seems to miss out some scenes in different acts! Any ideas for an alternative edition which would work well at this stage without being too heavy or confusing?Also ideas for complementary resources to simplfy Macbeth would also be most welcome, Many thanks in advance.

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StillinMyPJs · 04/10/2021 07:56

I've used the Classical Comics versions of Shakespeare with my classes at school. (Y8-10, Australia) They are graphic novel versions of the plays and there are different versions that you can use from the original text to a quick read version.

http://www.classicalcomics.com/product/macbeth-graphic-novel-uk/?attributepaa_text-version=original-text

Nannyamc · 04/10/2021 07:43

There are several versions of macbeth available in ROI as its on lc syllabus. Text and modern english side by side plus notes. You could also try no fear Shakespeare Macbeth as its a UK publication.

MartyHart · 04/10/2021 07:40

Shakespeare the animated tales is on YouTube, it's half an hour and gives you the main points.
Cambridge schools version is good.