Test Practice – KS3 Shakespeare: Macbeth (Test Practice S.) - Softcover

Gould, Mike

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007194102 ISBN 13: 9780007194100

Publisher: Collins, 2005

Synopsis

The essential revision guide for the Shakespeare paper in the KS3 Test. Provides help with reading and understanding the plot of Macbeth, as well as advice on writing good answers and improving levels so students can do brilliantly when it comes to the Test.

KS3 Shakepeare: Macbeth is divided into three sections for easy reference.
Section 1 covers the plot of the complete play, giving a scene-by-scene summary and commentary, with the main themes emerging in each scene, reinforced with Quick Check questions. Further information is given on the key characters, language and overall themes ensuring a detailed understanding of the play.

Section 2 gives essential information on understanding the Test question, finding and using evidence to support an answer, paraphrasing, summarising and using quotations, structuring an answer, linking ideas together and achieving a higher level.

Section 3 provides practical experience of a test question including a worked example of a set scene answer, a practice answer and a complete practice set scene question, together with answers and mark scheme.

Using this revision guide will help to ensure that students are fully prepared and will get no nasty surprises when it comes to taking the Test.

About this title

About the Author:

Mike Gould is an independent consultant to the Secondary National Strategies, and has worked closely on English and Functional Skills developments. He is a former Head of English and has written widely for children and teachers.

About this edition

• Publisher: Collins
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0007194102
• ISBN 13: 9780007194100
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 104