Getting to Grips with Macbeth
This focused 10-week coaching course is designed to prepare Key Stage 4 students for GCSE-style questions on Macbeth. Each week we will cover key scenes, character study, themes, language and structure analysis, exam techniques and timed practice.
Ideal for students aiming to improve grades, build confidence and master exam responses.
What’s included
- 10 x 60-minute live group coaching sessions (recordings available)
- Weekly lesson notes and annotated extracts from Macbeth
- Model answers for exam-style questions (AO1–AO4 mapped)
- Private class Q&A channel for homework help between sessions
- All sessions will be recorded and accessible at any time
Who this is for
- KS4 students studying Macbeth for GCSE (higher or foundation tier)
- Parents seeking targeted support to raise English grades
- Students who need structured practice, feedback and exam technique
Course schedule (example) Week 1:
Introduction & act 1 — context, language and key quotations
Week 2: Act 2 — plotting, tension and dramatic techniques
Week 3: Act 3 — ambition and turning points
Week 4: Act 4 — supernatural, motifs and structure
Week 5: Act 5 — resolution, endings and overall themes
Week 6: Character deep dives — Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, Banquo, Macduff, Malcolm
Week 7: Themes & motifs — power, guilt, fate, appearance vs reality
Week 8: Language & structure — close reading strategies and vocabulary analysis
Week 9: Comparison & unseen practice — linking to other texts and modern extracts
Week 10: Mock exam, marking, feedback and final revision plan
How it works
- Live sessions held once per week via video call (evening slots available)
- Recordings posted within 24 hours for missed lessons or revision
- Students submit practice tasks via the portal; teachers return annotated feedback
FAQs
Q: What if my child misses a session?
A: Recordings and lesson notes are provided; we recommend attending live for Q&A but students can catch up asynchronously.
Q: Is the course suitable for foundation and higher tiers?
A: Yes — materials and feedback are differentiated to suit both tiers.
