This resource contains SEVEN sample exam questions for revising the character of Lady Macbeth for Edexcel English Literature. Topics examined include her character, her relationship with Macbeth and relevant themes. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new Edexcel GCSE English Literature exam paper. Check out my range of Macbeth Edexcel resources: Character of Macbeth – 12 sample Edexcel questions Minor Characters – 9 sample Edexcel questions on the minor characters of Macbeth Macbeth Themes and Characters – 24 sample Edexcel questions Themes of Macbeth – 12 sample Edexcel questions Characters of Macbeth – 12 sample Edexcel questions These exam questions can be used both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!

This resource contains TWELVE sample exam questions for revising the lead character of ‘Macbeth’ for Edexcel English Literature. Topics examined include his character, his relationships with other important characters and relevant themes. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new Edexcel GCSE English Literature exam paper. Check out my range of Macbeth Edexcel resources: Character of Macbeth – 12 sample Edexcel questions Character of Lady Macbeth – 7 sample Edexcel questions Minor Characters – 9 sample Edexcel questions on the minor characters of Macbeth Macbeth Themes and Characters – 24 sample Edexcel questions Themes of Macbeth – 12 sample Edexcel questions Characters of Macbeth – 12 sample Edexcel questions These exam questions can be used both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!

This is a superb resource containing TWENTY-FOUR sample exam questions for revising ‘Macbeth’. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new Edexcel GCSE English Literature exam paper. Check out my range of Macbeth Edexcel resources: Character of Macbeth – 12 sample Edexcel questions Character of Lady Macbeth – 7 sample Edexcel questions Minor Characters – 9 sample Edexcel questions on the minor characters of Macbeth Themes of Macbeth – 12 sample Edexcel questions Characters of Macbeth – 12 sample Edexcel questions These exam questions can be used both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!

This is a fantastic resource containing TWELVE sample exam questions for revising ‘Macbeth’. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new Edexcel GCSE English Literature exam paper. The exam paper features an extract, followed by one question specifically on that extract and then a second question asking about the play as a whole. In this resource, all of the extract-based questions are based on THEMES, while the second questions all examine OTHER relevant THEMES. Check out my range of Macbeth Edexcel resources: Character of Macbeth – 12 sample Edexcel questions Character of Lady Macbeth – 7 sample Edexcel questions Minor Characters – 9 sample Edexcel questions on the minor characters of Macbeth Macbeth Themes and Characters – 24 sample Edexcel questions Characters of Macbeth – 12 sample Edexcel questions These exam questions can be used both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!

This is a fantastic resource containing TWELVE sample exam questions for revising ‘Macbeth’. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new Edexcel GCSE English Literature exam paper. The exam paper features an extract, followed by one question specifically on that extract and then a second question asking about the play as a whole. In this resource, all of the extract-based questions are based on CHARACTERS, while the second questions all examine relevant THEMES. Check out my range of Macbeth Edexcel resources: Character of Macbeth – 12 sample Edexcel questions Character of Lady Macbeth – 7 sample Edexcel questions Minor Characters – 9 sample Edexcel questions on the minor characters of Macbeth Macbeth Themes and Characters – 24 sample Edexcel questions Themes of Macbeth – 12 sample Edexcel questions These exam questions can be used both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!

This resource consists of three A4 pages listing TWELVE exam questions for Edexcel 'Conflict' poetry. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new Edexcel GCSE English Literature exam paper. These questions are also available in my shop in longer form, i.e. looking exactly like the actual exam paper. Please see: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/conflict-poetry-sample-exam-questions-edexcel-gcse-new-spec-11555470 These exam questions can be used as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!

This resource consists of one A4 page listing TWELVE exam questions for ‘Love and Relationships’ poetry. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new AQA GCSE English Literature exam paper. These questions are also available in my shop in longer form, i.e. looking exactly like the actual exam paper. Other AQA Poetry Resources: 12 Sample Exam Questions AND a fun pack of activities for revision 12 Sample Exam Questions AND Presentation and Worksheets comparing two poems Presentations on FOUR different pairs of poems Presentations and Worksheets on FOUR different pairs of poems 12 Sample Exam Questions Fun Pack of Revision Activities Comparison of ‘Bayonet Charge’ and ‘Remains’ Presentation and Worksheets Comparison of ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ and ‘Poppies’ Presentation and Worksheets Comparing ‘Storm on the Island’ and ‘Prelude’ Presentation and Worksheets Comparing ‘Ozymandias’ and ‘Exposure’ Presentation and Worksheets

This resource consists of one A4 page listing TWELVE exam questions for 'Love and Relationships' poetry. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new AQA GCSE English Literature exam paper. These questions are also available in my shop in longer form, i.e. looking exactly like the actual exam paper. Please see: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/love-and-relationships-poetry-sample-exam-questions-aqa-gcse-new-spec-11556011 I’ve used these exam questions both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!

This resource features a set of TWELVE exam questions for ‘Love and Relationships’ poetry. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new AQA GCSE English Literature exam paper. These questions can be used both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. Also available in my shop is a set of worksheets and a 31-slide Powerpoint presentation showing students how to write a sample answer comparing ‘Porphyria’s Lover’ by Robert Browning to ‘Neutral Tones’ by Thomas Hardy. Alternatively, you can purchase these exam questions combined with the ‘Porphyria’s Lover’/‘Neutral Tones’ presentation and worksheet for a substantial discount. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!

This resource features a set of TWELVE exam questions for Edexcel Conflict poetry. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new Edexcel GCSE English Literature exam paper. These sample questions can be used both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!

AQA GCSE English Literature Shakespeare – Macbeth - Exam Revision – How To Answer Exam Questions on the Character of Macbeth This presentation is designed to help you prepare your class to answer a GCSE English Literature question on Shakespeare’s Macbeth. There are seven elements included: 1. The Exam Question – a sample exam question based on Macbeth’s character using an extract from Act 1 Scene 7. 2. The Presentation: ’ Answering AQA Questions on Shakespeare’s Macbeth’ - 36-slide Powerpoint presentation to help you guide your class through the essay writing process. It includes: AOs and the Mark Scheme, exam timing and weighting, essay structure, how to write an introduction, using ‘rough notes’ for planning, contents of the main body and how to write a conclusion. 3. Character of Macbeth Sample Answers – this 800-word sample answer to the question is presented in two formats for your convenience. The first is a one-page A4 handout of the essay itself. The second is a two-page A4 handout with wider margins and more generous spacing – this allows ample space for annotation and highlighting. 4. Sample Planning Grid – shows the students how to use ‘rough notes’ to plan and structure their essay. 5. Planning Grid Template – blank Planning Grid which students can use to plan their own essays for any part of the GCSE English course. 6. Shakespeare AOs – explains the AOs to students in a manner that is accessible and easy to understand. Teacher’s Instructions. The worksheets and the presentation can also be purchased individually in my shop. Please check out my other AQA Macbeth resources: Macbeth bundle – this resource PLUS 20 sample exam questions on the characters of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth Themes and Characters of Macbeth – all 24 sample AQA exam questions Character of Macbeth – 12 sample AQA exam questions Characters of Macbeth – 12 sample AQA exam questions Themes of Macbeth – 12 sample AQA exam questions

AQA GCSE English Literature Shakespeare – Macbeth - Exam Revision – How to Answer Exam Questions on the Character of Macbeth This is a sample answer for the AQA Shakespeare section with several supporting worksheets. It is based on a sample exam question designed to reflect the layout and format of the new AQA GCSE Literature papers. The contents are: 1. The Exam Question – a sample exam question based on Macbeth’s character using an extract from Act 1 Scene 7. 2. Character of Macbeth Sample Answers – this 800-word sample answer to the question is presented in two formats for your convenience. The first is a one-page A4 handout of the essay itself. The second is a two-page A4 handout with wider margins and more generous spacing – this allows ample space for annotation and highlighting, allowing students to completely break down the elements of the essay. I would suggest copying this onto an A3 sheet – I’ve used it very effectively with pairs of students using different colour markers to highlight the various AOs, the subject terminology, precise quotes etc. 3. Character of Macbeth Act 1 Scene 7 Sample Planning Grid – this is a one-page A4 handout which shows the students how to use ‘rough notes’ to plan and structure their essay. 4. Macbeth Master Planning Grid Template – this is a one-page A4 handout featuring a blank Planning Grid which students can use to plan their own essays for any part of the GCSE English course. 5. AQA Shakespeare AOs – this is a one-page A4 handout which explains the AOs to students in a manner that is accessible and easy to understand. It eliminates any confusion about the Mark Scheme and shows students exactly what elements need to be included to gain maximum marks. Teacher’s Instructions Alternatively, check out my Macbeth bundle: It features this resource PLUS 20 sample exam questions on the characters of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth PLUS Presentation r I hope you find this resource helpful for you and instructive for your students - I’d be delighted to hear any feedback or comments you may have. I’ll be adding lots more exam guides like this to my shop, so please check back regularly!

AQA GCSE English Literature Shakespeare – Macbeth - Exam Revision – How to Answer Exam Questions on the Character of Macbeth (based on an extract from 1:7) This presentation is designed to help you prepare your class to answer a GCSE English Literature question on Shakespeare’s Macbeth. It is NOT intended to teach students the play – students should already be familiar with ‘Macbeth’. It is designed for you to use later in the school year when the play has been fully covered and the students need to learn how to use this knowledge to write the best possible exam answers. The presentation is entitled ’ Answering AQA Questions on Shakespeare’s Macbeth’: this 36-slide Powerpoint presentation has been carefully designed and created to help you guide your class through each part of the essay writing process. It includes each of the following elements: the AOs and the Mark Scheme, exam timing and weighting, essay structure, how to write an introduction, using ‘rough notes’ for planning, contents of the main body and how to write a conclusion. Most importantly, it features many extracts from a sample exam answer which are annotated to show the importance of using subject terminology, precise and judicious quotes and references to the playwright’s craft. Also included is the sample exam question that this presentation is based on, a page of student-friendly AOs and a set of helpful Teacher’s Instructions. Alternatively, check out my Macbeth bundle: It features this resource PLUS 20 sample exam questions on the characters of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth PLUS Worksheets r I hope you find this resource helpful for you and instructive for your students - I’d be delighted to hear any feedback or comments you may have. I’ll be adding lots more exam guides like this to my shop, so please check back regularly!

This fantastic resource contains 4 sets of Comparative Answers worksheets AND 4 presentations on: - Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ and Jane Weir’s ‘Poppies’. - Seamus Heaney’s ‘Storm on the Island’ and William Wordsworth’s ‘Prelude’ - Ted Hughes’ ‘Bayonet Charge’ and Simon Armitage’s ‘Remains’ - Percy Bysshe Shelley’s ‘Ozymandias’ and Wilfred Owen’s ‘Exposure’ These resources are designed to help you prepare your class to answer exam questions on AQA Power and Conflict Poetry. They are NOT intended to teach students the poems themselves – students should already be familiar with the poems used within. They are designed for you to use later in the school year when the poetry has been covered and the students need to learn how to use this knowledge to write the best possible exam answers. The contents are: 1. Power and Conflict Presentations: The presentations are entitled ’ Answering AQA Power and Conflict Poetry Questions’: each contains more than 32 slides and have been carefully designed and created to help you guide your class through each part of the essay writing process. They examine each of the following elements: the AOs and the Mark Scheme, exam timing and weighting, essay structure, how to write an introduction, using ‘rough notes’ for planning, contents of the main body and how to write a conclusion. Most importantly, they feature many extracts from a sample exam answer which are annotated to show the importance of using subject terminology, precise and judicious quotes and comparative links. 2. Power and Conflict Sample Answers – these 800+ word sample answers to each question are presented in two formats for your convenience. The first is a 1-page A4 handout of the essay itself. The second is a 2-page A4 handout with wider margins and more generous spacing – this allows ample space for annotation and highlighting, allowing students to completely break down the elements of the essay. I would suggest copying this onto an A3 sheet – I’ve used it very effectively with pairs of students using different colour markers to highlight the various AOs, the subject terminology, comparative terms, precise quotes etc. 3. Power and Conflict Sample Planning Grid – this is a 1-page A4 handout which shows the students how to use ‘rough notes’ to plan and structure their essay. 4. Planning Grid Templates – this is a 1-page A4 handout featuring a blank Planning Grid which students can use to plan their own essays. 5. Power and Conflict AOs – this is a 1-page A4 handout which explains the Poetry AOs to students. It eliminates any confusion about the Mark Scheme and shows students exactly what elements need to be included to gain maximum marks. You can purchase any of these comparative answers individually in my shop, but this resource represents a huge discount!

This fantastic resource contains four sets of worksheets featuring Comparative Answers on: - Alfred, Lord Tennyson's 'The Charge of the Light Brigade' and Jane Weir's 'Poppies'. - Seamus Heaney’s ‘Storm on the Island’ and William Wordsworth’s ‘Prelude’ - Ted Hughes’ ‘Bayonet Charge’ and Simon Armitage’s ‘Remains’ - Percy Bysshe Shelley’s ‘Ozymandias’ and Wilfred Owen’s ‘Exposure’ These worksheets are designed to help you prepare your class to answer GCSE English Literature questions on AQA Power and Conflict Poetry. They are NOT intended to teach students the poems themselves – students should already be familiar with the poems used within. They are designed for you to use later in the school year when the poetry has been covered and the students need to learn how to use this knowledge to write the best possible exam answers. The contents are as follows: 1. Power and Conflict Sample Answers – these 800+ word sample answers to each question are presented in two formats for your convenience. The first is a one-page A4 handout of the essay itself. The second is a two-page A4 handout with wider margins and more generous spacing – this allows ample space for annotation and highlighting, allowing students to completely break down the elements of the essay. I would suggest copying this onto an A3 sheet – I’ve used it very effectively with pairs of students using different colour markers to highlight the various AOs, the subject terminology, comparative terms, precise quotes etc. 2. Power and Conflict Sample Planning Grid – this is a one-page A4 handout which shows the students how to use ‘rough notes’ to plan and structure their essay. 3. Planning Grid Templates – this is a one-page A4 handout featuring a blank Planning Grid which students can use to plan their own essays for any part of the GCSE English course. 4. Power and Conflict AOs – this is a one-page A4 handout which explains the Poetry AOs to students in a manner that is accessible and easy to understand. It eliminates any confusion about the Mark Scheme and shows students exactly what elements need to be included to gain maximum marks. The presentations which accompany these worksheets are also available in my shop and you can also purchase any of the comparative answers individually. Set of all four Powerpoint presentations I hope you find these resources helpful for you and instructive for your students - I'd be delighted to hear any feedback or comments you may have. I'll be adding lots more exam guides like this to my shop, so please check back regularly!

This resource features a set of TWELVE exam questions for ‘Power and Conflict’ poetry. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new AQA GCSE English Literature exam paper. I’ve used these questions both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. Please check out my other AQA Poetry Resources: 12 Sample Exam Questions AND a fun pack of activities for revision 12 Sample Exam Questions AND Presentation and Worksheets comparing two poems Presentations on FOUR different pairs of poems Presentations and Worksheets on FOUR different pairs of poems Fun Pack of Revision Activities Comparing ‘Bayonet Charge’ and ‘Remains’ Presentation and Worksheets Comparing ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ and ‘Poppies’ Presentation and Worksheets Comparing ‘Storm on the Island’ and ‘Prelude’ Presentation and Worksheets Comparing ‘Ozymandias’ and ‘Exposure’ Presentation and Worksheets

This fantastic resource contains four presentations of Comparative Answers on: - Alfred, Lord Tennyson's 'The Charge of the Light Brigade' and Jane Weir's 'Poppies'. - Seamus Heaney’s ‘Storm on the Island’ and William Wordsworth’s ‘Prelude’ - Ted Hughes’ ‘Bayonet Charge’ and Simon Armitage’s ‘Remains’ - Percy Bysshe Shelley’s ‘Ozymandias’ and Wilfred Owen’s ‘Exposure’ These presentations are designed to help you prepare your class to answer GCSE English Literature questions on AQA Power and Conflict Poetry. They are NOT intended to teach students the poems themselves – students should already be familiar with the poems used within. They are designed for you to use later in the school year when the poetry has been covered and the students need to learn how to use this knowledge to write the best possible exam answers. The presentations are entitled ' Answering AQA Power and Conflict Poetry Questions': each contains more than 32 slides and have been carefully designed and created to help you guide your class through each part of the essay writing process. They examine each of the following elements: the AOs and the Mark Scheme, exam timing and weighting, essay structure, how to write an introduction, using ‘rough notes’ for planning, contents of the main body and how to write a conclusion. Most importantly, they feature many extracts from a sample exam answer which are annotated to show the importance of using subject terminology, precise and judicious quotes and comparative links. The printable worksheets which accompany these presentations are also available in my shop. Set of all four accompanying worksheets I hope you find these resources helpful for you and instructive for your students - I'd be delighted to hear any feedback or comments you may have. I'll be adding lots more exam guides like this to my shop, so please check back regularly!

This resource contains SEVEN sample exam questions for revising the supernatural in ‘Macbeth’. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new AQA GCSE English Literature exam paper. Please check out my other AQA Macbeth resources: Macbeth bundle – 20 sample exam questions on the characters of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth PLUS Presentation and Worksheets showing how to write a sample answer Themes and Characters of Macbeth – all 24 sample AQA exam questions Character of Macbeth – a Presentation and series of Worksheets showing students exactly how to answer an exam question Character of Macbeth – 12 sample AQA exam questions Character of Lady Macbeth – 8 sample AQA exam questions Minor characters of Macbeth – 8 sample AQA exam questions Characters of Macbeth – 12 sample AQA exam questions Themes of Macbeth – 12 sample AQA exam questions I’ve used these exam questions both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!

This resource contains EIGHT sample exam questions for revising the minor characters of ‘Macbeth’. Topics examined include individual characters and relevant themes. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new AQA GCSE English Literature exam paper. Please check out my other AQA Macbeth resources: Macbeth bundle – 20 sample exam questions on the characters of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth PLUS Presentation and Worksheets showing how to write a sample answer Themes and Characters of Macbeth – all 24 sample AQA exam questions Character of Macbeth – a Presentation and series of Worksheets showing students exactly how to answer an exam question Character of Macbeth – 12 sample AQA exam questions Character of Lady Macbeth – 8 sample AQA exam questions The Supernatural in Macbeth – 7 sample AQA exam questions Characters of Macbeth – 12 sample AQA exam questions Themes of Macbeth – 12 sample AQA exam questions I’ve used these exam questions both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!

This resource contains EIGHT sample exam questions for revising the character of Lady Macbeth. Topics examined include her character, relevant themes and her relationship with Macbeth. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new AQA GCSE English Literature exam paper. Please check out my other AQA Macbeth resources: Macbeth bundle – 20 sample exam questions on the characters of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth PLUS Presentation and Worksheets showing how to write a sample answer Themes and Characters of Macbeth – all 24 sample AQA exam questions Character of Macbeth – a Presentation and series of Worksheets showing students exactly how to answer an exam question Character of Macbeth – 12 sample AQA exam questions The Supernatural in Macbeth – 7 sample AQA exam questions Minor characters of Macbeth – 8 sample AQA exam questions Characters of Macbeth – 12 sample AQA exam questions Themes of Macbeth – 12 sample AQA exam questions I’ve used these exam questions both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!