Download Macbeth Redraft File

Macbeth
How does Shakespeare
present Macbeth as a
tragic hero?
Macbeth Coursework
To redraft you need to:
1. Re-read your essay
2. Re-read your essay in the light of the markscheme,
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highlighting where you have covered the relevant areas;
make notes on areas missed out
Re-read your essay in the light of the coursework
feedback, highlighting material to edit out as
unnecessary
Re-reread your essay adding in material
Return to your electronic version and amend your
original
Re-read your amended version…
Macbeth Coursework
Need to bear in mind the Marking Criteria
• C = Insight
• B = Analysis
• A = Analysis and
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Interpretation
A* = Originality of analysis
and interpretation
• Character and action
• Dramatic devices or
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•
structures
Language, ideas, themes
Social, historical, cultural,
literary context
http://store.aqa.org.uk/qual/pdf/AQA-3712-W-SP-10.PDF
Read through your essay – highlight where you have commented
on the aspects listed in the right-hand column.
Things to remember when redrafting
• It is a DRAMA – audience and play
• Macbeth’s AMBITION is his tragic flaw
• No need to ‘signpost’ your essay
• Mention qualities that make audience
sympathise/empathise with Macbeth
• Introduction can reveal elements of play
See ‘Feedback on Macbeth Coursework’ document
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