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Consider why they are important in the play. Why do you think Shakespeare included this character?  \n2. Consider how the character changes in the play. How does this character develop as the play progresses?  \n3. Identify the key moments for this character. Which scenes do they play an important part in?  \n4. Look at your notes about the different themes in the play. Does thinking about a theme develop your understanding of a character?  \n5. Look at your notes about the historical context of the play. Does this develop your understanding of the character?  \n6. Pick at least three quotations for each character (2 each for the Macduffs) . Annotate them to consider how Shakespeare has used language to tell us something about the characters.  \nCHALLENGE: Research different productions of the play (watch the play onstage or on film, look at photographs on google images) . How have different productions presented the character(s) indifferent ways?  \n1. Complete the activities on these page.  \n2. Remember to use index cards to write down key quotations to learn.  \n3. Plan/write answers to the questions at the back of this back.  \nFor each theme:  \n1. Consider why they are important in the play. Why do you think Shakespeare wants the audience to think about this issue?  \n2. Consider how the theme changes in the play. How does this theme develop as the play progresses?  \n3. Identify the key moments for this theme. Which scenes do they play an important part in?  \n4. Look at your notes about the different characters in the play. Does thinking about a character develop your understanding of a theme?  \n5. Look at your notes about the historical context of the play. Does this develop your understanding of the theme?  \n6. Pick at least three quotations for each theme. Annotate them to consider how Shakespeare has used language to tell us something.  \nCHALLENGE: Research different posters or book covers of the play (look on google images) . How have different themes been emphasised?  \nWhich do you think is the most important theme? Why?  \nThe question will be based either around a theme or a  \ncharacter  \nThe Exam Question  \nThere will only be one question based on Macbeth. You will not have to choose a question.  \nThe examiner will provide a brief explanation of where in the play the extract comes from.  \nOne extract from the play will be printed for you. You should refer to this for at least 1/3 of your answer. It’sa good idea to use quotations form here. You will have to remember any other quotations yourself.  \nYou should spend 52 minutes on this question. This includes planning, writing and checking your work.  \nMARK SCHEME (30+4=34)  \n\n|  | Students working at this level: |\n| --- | --- |\n| Level 6 (26‐30) Conceptual critique | ‐ All of LEVEL 4 + 5\u003Cbr>‐ Convincing, critical, conceptual argument that drives response to task and text ‐ Analytical approach – precise references to illustrate argument |\n| Level 5 (21‐25) Developed/balanced analysis | ‐ All of LEVEL 4\u003Cbr>‐ Consider different points of view/meanings/readings\u003Cbr>‐ Develop ideas by linking to whole text/ context/ other references ‐ Offer tentative theories |\n| Level 4 (16‐20) Exploration of text as a construct/ writer’s purpose | ‐ Understand task and text and write a sustained response\u003Cbr>‐ Treat text as conscious construct/deliberate construction\u003Cbr>‐ Explain effect of writer’s (deliberate) choices\u003Cbr>‐ Use references effectively to support their point\u003Cbr>‐ Show relative understanding of context\u003Cbr>‐ Understand themes/ideas linked to abstract terms |\n| Level 3 (11‐15)\u003Cbr>Reasoned explanation | ‐ Make relevant points about task and whole text\u003Cbr>‐ Focus on content of the text rather than the construction of it ‐ Explain what they think","cbCaira18wwbYcyh","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaira18wwbYcyh","pdf",772625,15,"English","# Contents\n## How to revise\n## The exam question\n## Mark scheme\n## How to answer the question\n## Example answers\n## Sentence starters\n## Practice questions","[{\"question\":\"How should you revise the key characters in Macbeth for GCSE Paper 1?\",\"answer\":\"Focus on why each character is important, how they change across the play, and their key moments. Use your notes on themes and historical context, then select and annotate at least three quotations per character (with Macduffs taking two each).\"},{\"question\":\"What is included in the exam question for Macbeth and how should you approach it?\",\"answer\":\"Only one question based on Macbeth will be set and you do not need to choose. You will receive one printed extract and should use it for at least one third of your answer, supported by quotations, while remembering other quotations yourself.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the mark scheme assess GCSE responses for Paper 1 Macbeth?\",\"answer\":\"Marks are awarded across AO1 (critical response and textual references), AO2 (analysis of language, form and structure using subject terminology), AO3 (relationships between texts and contexts), and AO4 (clear, purposeful vocabulary and sentences with accurate spelling and punctuation). Higher levels require conceptual critique and a strongly developed analytical argument with precise references.\"}]","Macbeth - GCSE English Literature Paper 1 - Exam practice | PDF",38]