Macbeth revision booklet aqa

Aqa english language p2 gcse exam revision booklet. An illustrated revision guide for the aqa poetry anthology including detailed notes, activities and exam questions for students nearing the exam. Macbeth introduces us to the savage and superstitious world of medieval, feudal scotland. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Macbeth is confused by this second title, as he has not yet heard of king duncans decision. Once filled in, this will also make a useful set of notes on characters. As the authors of numerous macbeth classroom resources over several years, the teachers at beyond have decided to pour all of their shakespearean expertise into producing our very first gcse english macbeth revision guide. For brave macbeth well he deserves that name disdaining fortune, with his brandished steel, which smoked with bloody execution, 1. August 19th, 2017 a booklet designed for use with the new aqa english literature paper 1. Ive typed exactly as it was written so students could see that perfection isnt needed and so that students believed it was accessible to them. But notice that the captain calls macbeth damned quarry.

Recap the main events of the play recap the characters and their role in the play look at themes and motifs in the play find important quotes look at exam questions and how to answer them. Mar 07, 2019 booklet includes revision tips and how to use the booklet. Often, lady macbeth is wrongly accused of inviting macbeth to contemplate regicide. He is aware of the evil his ambition gives rise to but he is unable to overcome the temptation.

Exam summary and timings knowledge organisers macbeth knowledge organiser really helpful macbethrevision booklet with a detailed summary of the play, quotations, analysis and context. Exam revision english literature bournville school. The mark scheme, how to achieve a higher grade knowledge organiserskey quotes for each character ao3 contextkey words to usecharacter analysis on every charactermain. An aqa marked response tothe 2018macbeth question onbanquo and macbeths attitudestowards the supernatural that was given 26 marks out of 30. Ive started creating a table of both of these so i can relate characters to themes and vice versa i was thinking of adding context as well. There will only be one question on macbeth you must answer it. By the end of the play she highlights her weakness. These gcse revision section focus on key characters, themes, motifs, quotations, key scenes and symbols. It is the crux of a full sow and is 50 slides long. Although lady macbeth may be presented as strong and a key catalyst for duncans death at the start of the play, by the end she is weak and overcome by guilt. William shakespeare macbeth oxford university press isbn 9780198324003. The channel where 27% of viewers go up 3 grades or more, and another 25% go up 2 grades. Lady macbeth reads the letter that contains what the witches prophecies. Macbeth knowledge organiserrevision mat gcse english.

Reread the scenes, paying careful attention to the notes. You are advised to spend 45 minutes writing your response to macbeth and then 5 minutes carefully proofreading it for spag accuracy. Aqa english literature paper 1 macbeth revision booklet. She is excited about becoming queen, but fears that macbeth is.

Macbeth by william shakespeare a collection of revision materials based on, macbeth. After nearly fifty years of rule, queen elizabeth i had died leaving no direct heirs and the throne was passed to. Does anyone have a revision timetable template that i could use. Macbeth themes overview themes edexcel gcse english. November 2018 aqa english language walkandtalk lecture resources. Use the video as flash cards or for repetition, to help you memorise the quote, technique and effect. Inside students will find key character quotations and areas for students to make links with themes before picking their top 10 quotations. Macbeth lady macbeth banquo the weird sisters and a variety of aqastyle literature practice exam questions, with some prompts and a suggested essay structure writing frame to stimulate student response for study revision beyond the classroom. Detailed macbeth revision booklet aqa teaching resources.

Sleep is another theme associated with reality, because characters view it as vital to life, but like death or being in another world. Petazl paragraphs look back at the exam question included at the start of the booklet. Learners will then be able to use this worksheet outside lesson for the gcse english exams. Living with the physical environment show 10 more macbeth and a christmas carol. Use the video as flash cards or for repetition, to. Macbeth and banquo are returning from battle when they meet the witches. Shakespeare shows lady macbeth as a powerful woman in this extract by illustrating her control over her language. Feb 28, 2017 key quotations, techniques and their effect.

Macbeth gcse english literature revision cards 20 x a6 double sided. Shakespeare shows lady macbeth as a powerful woman in this extract by. Early in the play macbeth pleads that the stars hide their fires let not light see my black and deep desires, and from then on most of the key plot points the killing of duncan, the murder of banquo, the arrival of banquos ghost at the banquet, lady macbeths sleepwalking take place. You then spend the next 50 minutes in this exam writing your response to the question on dickens novel, a hristmas arol. Macbeth is a brave soldier and a powerful man, but he is not a virtuous one. Booklet includes revision tips and how to use the booklet. Lady macbeth describes her own hand as little a word that suggests weakness and vulnerability. Kindle unlimited lets you read all my ebooks for free for 30 days. Use these worksheets to revise the characters in macbeth. Read the following extract from act 1, scene 7and then answer the question that follows. Revise all the themes of macbeth to improve your grade. Gcse aqa revision this revision booklet contains notes on. Revise all the themes of macbeth to improve your grade youtube. Quizlet flashcards, activities and games help you improve your grades.

Please feel free to use andor adapt this revision booklet. There is also space for students to complete paragraphs on their chosen quotations as well as success criteria to mark their own and produce a target. Exam summary and timings knowledge organisers macbeth knowledge organiser really helpful macbethrevisionbooklet with a detailed summary of the. Macbeth talks of the world of thought and dreams and sometimes is stuck there. How can this macbeth revision worksheet aid gcse revision. Ensuring pupils are wellequipped to tackle this great play, the beyond guide provides detailed scene analysis, key quotations, character profiles, exam.

The booklet comprises social, historical and cultural contexts information, a number of detailed character analyses, including. Ensuring pupils are wellequipped to tackle this great play, the beyond guide provides detailed scene analysis, key quotations, character profiles, exam questions and more. English aqa gcse macbeth quotes flashcards quizlet. When revising for your literature paper 1 section a exam, the kings english department encourage you to use the revision clock. Apr 11, 2018 kindle unlimited lets you read all my ebooks for free for 30 days. If this is true, then macbeth has no one to blame but himself. What prophecies do the witches make about macbeth and banquo in a1s3. You should be using this pack and your exercise book to. Spag is marked for your macbeth answer so spend 5 minutes checking and. The idea is for students to read the play and to focus on specific big questions as they progress. Click on each section to see related content inside. Macbeth by william shakespeare, revision notes notes. This video shows how easy it is to upload a knowledge organiser. Revision workbook a selection of tasks to support students nearing a closedbook exam on the text.

For instance, lady macbeth is critical of macbeths foolish thoughts and talks of him being lost because of this. Then macbeth arrives and they plan to kill duncan that evening. At this point in the play macbeth is on stage alone and considering whether or not to kill duncan. These pages look at the macbeth, a tragedy by william shakespeare about a man who commits murder so as to become king and maintain his power. The witches also declare that macbeth will be king one day. Macbeth macbeth is a scottish general and the thane of glamis who is led to wicked thoughts by the prophecies of the three witches, especially after their prophecy that he will be made thane of cawdor comes true.

Macbeth revision guide aqa english literature beyond twinkl. Macbeth may escape fortune this time, but that rebels whore will get him in the end. Basically, the captain says here that macbeth should have died in battlebut he was stronger than his fate. Gcse english revision for macbeth looking at the key characters including macbeth, lady macbeth, king duncan, malcolm, banquo and macduff. Brand new content which includes a critical analysis of each character and theme, as well as a wider reading list, plot summary, contextual information, analysis of biblical allusions, and key vocabulary. However, some of the themes that shakespeare highlights are still relevant in the 21st century.

Perfect prep for macbeth quizzes and tests you might have in school. Macbeth gcse english literature revision aqa bbc bitesize. They hail macbeth as thane of glamis his original title and as thane of cawdor. Aqa gcse english language exam report summaries june 2019 november 2018 aqa english language walkandtalk lecture resources. Includes tasks on language, characters, themes and the whole play, with reminders for memorising key quotations. Gcse macbeth character revision worksheet ks4 resources.