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