AQA GCSE English Literature: Macbeth revision guide – about oxford revise
Macbeth covers everything that you need to revise for this aspect of the AQA GCSE English Literature exam.
Oxford Revise takes you through what to revise and how to do it. In addition, delve into the characters, themes and methods. Learn the best way to approach exam questions and get plenty of practise on how to write your answers.
Revise effectively with Oxford Revise
This revision guide covers everything that you need to revise for Macbeth. You’ll build all the knowledge and skills that you need for your AQA GCSE English Literature exam. In addition, delve into the characters, themes and methods. Learn the best way to approach exam questions and get plenty of practise on how to write your answers.
Preparing for your AQA GCSE English Literature: Macbeth exam?
By working through the Knowledge – Retrieval – Practice sections, you will be using proven ways to revise, check and recall, so that what you revise sticks in your memory.
- Knowledge Organisers: Plot overview, characters, themes and methods are clearly covered.
- Retrieval questions check that knowledge is secure and build long-term retention.
- Exam-style practice questions give you lots of opportunities to practise the type of questions you will get in your exams and build your experience.
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Supporting Resources
GCSE Revision Retrieval Poster: Macbeth
Contents list
Plot
1 Act one
2 Act two
3 Act three
4 Act four
5 Act five
Writer’s methods
Characters
1 Macbeth
2 Lady Macbeth
3 The witches
4 Macduff
5 Banquo
6 Duncan and Malcolm
Ideas and themes
1 Ambition
2 Power
3 Death and violence
4 Deception
5 Suffering and guilt
6 Evil and the supernatural
Exam skills and sample answers
Exam practice
The Oxford Revise approach
Oxford Revise uses a clear three-step method to get you ready for your exams.
1. Knowledge – Learn the facts through an easy-to-follow ‘Knowledge Organiser’ in each chapter.
2. Retrieval – Check you’ve retained the exam knowledge, through quick-fire recall questions and answers.
3. Practice – Put your knowledge into practice by completing plenty of exam-style questions.
In addition, there are lots of hints and tips from revision and subject experts on how to plan your revision and helpful advice on techniques to build exam confidence.
Our expert authors
Series editor: Lyndsay Bawden
Author: Graham Elsdon
About Lyndsay Bawden
Lyndsay has been teaching English for over 22 years, and in that time has held many roles such as Trust Director of English, Head of English, and Lead Practitioner. She is a Principal Examiner, and a Specialist Leader in Education. Lyndsay speaks at events such as the Schools and Academies Show, Team English Icons, and for WomenEd. She currently works as a visiting lecturer and tutor for the University of Buckingham, and for Ark English Mastery as a school development lead. Lyndsay has written for TES, has recently completed her Master’s degree in Senior Educational Leadership, and is a published author. Find Lyndsay on X @LyndsayBawden.
About Graham Elsdon
Graham is a part of the Oxford Revise expert author team.
Customer Reviews
If you (or your child) are doing Macbeth at GCSE this is the revision guide to get, even if not doing AQA GCSE. Fully comprehensive, you can test your knowledge, and there are QR codes for further help and support if needed.
-5* Amazon Review
I highly recommend this revision guide
The content and techniques it uses would be helpful for any syllabus. It covers plot, themes and character. There are short questions to check comprehension and recall, sample questions and sample answers
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