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Exam Board: AQA Level: GCSE Grade 9-1 Subject: English Literature Suitable for the 2023 exams Everything you need to revise for your GCSE 9-1 set text in a snap guide
Exam Board: AQALevel: GCSE Grade 9-1Subject: English LiteratureFirst Teaching: September 2015, First Exams: June 2017Our Macbeth GCSE Grade 9-1 workbook has everything you need to put your skills to the test and score top marks on your GCSE Grade 9-1 English Literature exam! Prepare for your exam in a snap with this new GCSE Grade 9-1 Snap Revision Macbeth Workbook from Collins. Full of questions on plot, context, characters and themes in a clear and easy-to-use format - with answers included - you'll get plenty of practice. With exam-style questions you can plan and write your essay responses to be completely prepared for your AQA exam. Perfect to use alongside the GCSE Grade 9-1 Snap Revision Macbeth Text Guide for all the key information you need to practise and pass.
A new series of bespoke, full-coverage resources developed for the 2015 GCSE English qualifications. Approved for the AQA 2015 GCSE English Literature specification, this print Student Book is designed to help students develop whole text understanding and written response skills for their closed-book exam. The resource provides act-by-act coverage of Shakespeare's play as well as a synoptic overview of the text and its themes. Short, memorable quotations and striking images throughout the book aid learning, while in-depth exam preparation includes practice questions and sample responses. See also our Macbeth print and digital pack, which comprises the print Student Book, the enhanced digital edition and a free Teacher's Resource.
Exam Board: Edexcel Level: GCSE Grade 9-1 Subject: English Literature Suitable for the 2023 exams Everything you need to revise for your GCSE 9-1 set text in a snap guide
Revision is serious business... and we're serious about revision. Building on our successful GCSE Grades 9-1 series of Revision and Exam practice books, Scholastic has now created a brand new series of study guides especially for the closed book AQA GCSE English Literature examination. Books in this series cover the following: * Paper 1 Section A - Shakespeare (Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth) * Paper 1 Section B - Nineteenth-century novel (The Sign of Four, A Christmas Carol, The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde) * Paper 2 Section A - Modern texts (Blood Brothers, An Inspector Calls) Each study guide is written by experts in teaching English and uses an active, stepped approach to revision to maximise learning. This study guide covers the chronology of the text and focuses on key events , characters, themes, context, language and structure to help you demonstrate your knowledge and understanding and achieve higher marks. With loads of practice questions (and answers) you can't go wrong! The accompanying app uses cutting-edge technology to help you revise on-the-go to: * Use the free, personalised digital revision planner and get stuck into the quick tests to check your understanding * Download our free revision cards which you can save to your phone to help you revise on the go * Implement 'active' revision techniques - giving you lots of tips and tricks to help the knowledge sink in Active revision is easy with the following features included throughout the study guides: Snap it! Read it, snap it on your phone, revise it...helps you retain key facts Nail it! Authoritative essential tips and guidance to help you understand what's required in the AQA exam Do it! Short activities to consolidate your knowledge and understanding of the text Stretch it! Support for the really tough stuff that will get you higher grades Define it! Definitions of unfamiliar language in the text and important subject terminology
Exam Board: AQA Level: GCSE Grade 9-1 Subject: English Literature Suitable for the 2023 exams Everything you need to revise for your GCSE 9-1 set text in a snap guide
This book will provide you with 12 crystal clear and accurate examples of 'A' star grade (Grade/Level 9) AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 1 Macbeth answers from the Shakespeare section.I teach both GCSEs and A levels and I am a qualified and experienced teacher and tutor of over 17 years standing. I teach, write academic resources for the Times Educational supplement and provide independent tuition in central and west London. The resources in this book WILL help you to get an A star (Grade/Level 9) in your GCSE English Literature examinations, as they have done and will continue to do so, for my students.Featuring 12 Macbeth Essays in chronological order of the play:1)Starting with this extract (Act 1 Scene 3), explore how Shakespeare presents the witches in Macbeth.Write about: - how Shakespeare presents the witches in this extract- how Shakespeare presents the witches in the play as a whole2)Starting with this moment in the play (Act 1 Scene 3), explore how Shakespeare presents the attitudes of Macbeth and Banquo towards the supernatural.Write about: - how Shakespeare presents the attitudes of Macbeth and Banquo towards thesupernatural in this extract- how Shakespeare presents the attitudes of Macbeth and Banquo towards the supernatural in the play as a whole3)Starting with this speech (Act 1 Scene 5), explore how Shakespeare presents ambition in Macbeth.Write about: - how Shakespeare presents ambition in this speech- how Shakespeare presents ambition in the play as a whole4)Starting with this speech (Act 1 Scene 5), explain how far you think Shakespeare presents Lady Macbeth as a powerful woman.Write about: - how Shakespeare presents Lady Macbeth in this speech- how Shakespeare presents Lady Macbeth in the play as a whole5)Starting with this speech (Act 1, Scene 7), explore how Shakespeare presents the character of Macbeth in Macbeth.Write about: - how Shakespeare presents Macbeth in this speech- how Shakespeare presents Macbeth in the play as a whole6)Starting with this speech (Act 3 Scene 1), explore how Shakespeare presents the character of Banquo in Macbeth.Write about: - how Shakespeare presents the character of Banquo in this extract- how Shakespeare presents the character of Banquo in the play as a whole7)Starting with this speech (Act 3 Scene 1), explore how Shakespeare presents the relationship between Macbeth and Banquo in Macbeth.Write about: - how Shakespeare presents the relationship between Macbeth and Banquo in this speech- how Shakespeare presents the relationship between Macbeth and Banquo in the play as a whole8)Starting with this extract (Act 3 Scene 4), explore how Shakespeare presents the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth in Macbeth.Write about: - how Shakespeare presents the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth in this extract- how Shakespeare presents the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth in the play as a whole9)Starting with this extract (Act 4 Scene 3), explore how Shakespeare presents Macduff in Macbeth.Write about: - how Shakespeare presents Macduff in this extract- how Shakespeare presents Macduff in the play as a whole10)Starting with this extract (Act 5, Scene 1), explore how Shakespeare presents Lady Macbeth in Macbeth.Write about: - how Shakespeare presents Lady Macbeth in this extract- how Shakespeare presents Lady Macbeth in the play as a whole11) Starting with this extract (Act 5, Scene 5), explore how Shakespeare presents Macbeth in Macbeth.Write about: - how Shakespeare presents Macbeth in this extract- how Shakespeare presents Macbeth in the play as a whole12)Starting with this speech (Act 5, Scene 9), explore how Shakespeare presents Malcolm in Macbeth.Write about: - how Shakespeare presents Malcolm in this speech- how Shakespeare presents Malcolm in the play as a whole
Philip Allan Literature Guides (for GCSE) provide exam-focused analysis of popular set texts to give students the very best chance of achieving the highest grades possible. Designed to be used throughout the course or as revision before the exam, this full colour text provides: thorough commentary outlining the plot and structure and exploring the themes, style, characters and context of the text exemplar A*- and C-grade answers to exam-style questions, with examiner's comments, exam and essay-writing advice assessment objectives for each exam board, highlighting the specific skills that students need to develop 'Grade booster' boxes with tips on how to move between grades 'Pause for thought' boxes to make students consider their own opinions on the text Key quotations memorise and use in the exams Each guide comes with free access to a website with further revision aids, including interactive quizzes, a forum for students to share their ideas, useful web links plus additional exam-style questions and answers with examiner's comments and expert advice.
Exam Board: AQA, OCR, Edexcel, WJEC Eduqas Level: GCSE (9-1) Subject: English literature First teaching: September 2015 First exams: Summer 2017 Enable students to achieve their best grade in GCSE English Literature with this year-round course companion; designed to instil in-depth textual understanding as students read, analyse and revise Macbeth throughout the course. This Study and Revise guide: - Increases students' knowledge of Macbeth as they progress through the detailed commentary and contextual information written by experienced teachers and examiners - Develops understanding of plot, characterisation, themes and language, equipping students with a rich bank of textual examples to enhance their exam responses - Builds critical and analytical skills through challenging, thought-provoking questions that encourage students to form their own personal responses to the text - Helps students maximise their exam potential using clear explanations of the Assessment Objectives, annotated sample student answers and tips for reaching the next grade - Improves students' extended writing techniques through targeted advice on planning and structuring a successful essay - Provides opportunities for students to review their learning and identify their revision needs with knowledge-based questions at the end of each chapter
