Macbeth Story Maker

Macbeth Story Maker

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Macbeth
Let’s try to write an alternative take on Shakespeare’s famous ‘Scottish play’. You can think of Macbeth as a game… played for very high stakes. A game of life and death.

Resources to print for this activity:
Printable Writing Frame (pdf)

Download Macbeth Writing Frame

Printable Page Borders (pdf)

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⊕ Go through the steps below to create your story…

1. Choose your game…

  • robots vs humans
  • vampires vs werewolves
  • prison break
  • gladiator arena
  • Black ops island
  • model universe
  • game of crowns


2. Answer these questions…




It could be a cash prize or it could be ‘freedom’. Click ‘Next step’ when you want to move on.

3. Choose three characters to be in the story

  • The Favourite (naturally talented – sure to win).
  • Lady ruthless (she’ll do ANYTHING to make sure that her man wins).
  • The reluctant killer (he’s gifted but easily led).
  • The honest player (this person always plays fair).
  • The three judges (three weird characters who predict events and seem to control the game).

Choose three!


4. Choose three problems that apply to your characters…

  • How can you talk your partner into killing the favourite?
  • If you murder the favourite – what if someone finds out?
  • You think your friend the favourite is acting strangely.
  • Murder is wrong! You’ll be dammed if you take a human life.
  • How can you hide the murder?


5. Choose two objects to come into your story…

  • ghost
  • witch’s caldron
  • hidden fire
  • poison
  • invisible army
  • castle
  • night vision
  • courage potion
  • royal blood
  • crown

Choose two!


6. Write the story from the most exciting part.