Macbeth & A Christmas Carol | Grade 4–5 Focus Designed specifically for students aiming to secure a Grade 4 or move into Grade 5, particularly those who find traditional revision guides overwhelming or inaccessible. No cramming of excessive quotes and terminology, instead a clear, structured and reduced approach, helping pupils understand what to revise, why it matters, and how to use it in the exam. What this revision guide includes: ✔ Plot overview tasks for Macbeth and A Christmas Carol ✔ Key characters and themes broken down into manageable sections ✔ Focused vocabulary support to help students explain ideas clearly ✔ Visual walk through showing how to plan and answer the question ✔ Scaffolded explanations and models to support analytical writing ✔ A layout designed to reduce cognitive load and support retention This guide prioritises understanding and application, not memorisation. Why this works for Grade 4/5 students: ✔ Avoids information overload ✔ Supports pupils who “know the story but don’t know how to explain it” ✔ Builds confidence with exam language and structure ✔ Ideal for weaker readers and writers ✔ Particularly effective for SEND, neurodiverse, and resit students Perfect for: ✔ Borderline Grade 3/4 or 4/5 pupils ✔ Intervention groups ✔ Revision lessons ✔ Independent study and homework ✔ GCSE English resits This resource works best when used alongside teacher guidance, exam practice, or as a structured revision tool in the lead-up to Paper 1.

Grade 4–5 Focus | Worked Examples | Step-by-Step Support Supports Grade 4/5 students who know the content of the texts but struggle with planning, structuring, and explaining their ideas under exam conditions. The resource breaks the exam process down into clear, manageable steps and includes worked examples throughout, using real responses completed by the teacher on a past paper question for pupils to see exactly what a successful approach looks like. What this guide covers: How to plan an exam answer How to write an effective introduction How to structure a paragraph How to use quotes effectively How to write about the writer beliefs Why this works for Grade 4/5 students: ✔ Clear, predictable structure ✔ Reduces exam anxiety ✔ Shows exactly what to do at each stage ✔ Worked examples make expectations visible ✔ Ideal for students who struggle to start or organise responses The scanned, handwritten teacher examples help pupils understand what “good enough” actually looks like, without intimidating model answers. Ideal for: Borderline Grade 4/5 pupils SEND and neurodiverse learners Intervention groups Revision lessons Exam preparation and confidence building

One Page A Christmas Carol Vocabulary Bank – Main Characters & Main Themes Only (Grade 4/5) Focused vocabulary bank for students working at Grade 4–5. Perfect for students who struggle with ambitious vocabulary, memory overload, or knowing how to use key words in exam answers. Only main characters and themes with no more than 5 essential vocabulary words per grid, making learning manageable and purposeful. Each word is: Clearly linked to a key idea in the play Accompanied by a model example sentence showing how it can be used in relation to A Christmas Carol Suitable for analysis paragraphs, not just definitions What’s included: Vocabulary banks for Scrooge, The Cratchits, Tiny Tim, Fred and Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come Vocabulary banks for Change, Poverty and Kindness 3-5 carefully chosen words per character and theme Student-friendly language Model sentences that directly reference events or character behaviour A one-page, simple layout designed to reduce cognitive load

One Page Macbeth Vocabulary Bank – Main Characters & Main Themes Only (Grade 4/5) Focused vocabulary bank for students working at Grade 4–5. Perfect for students who struggle with ambitious vocabulary, memory overload, or knowing how to use key words in exam answers. Only main characters and themes with 5 essential vocabulary words per character, making learning manageable and purposeful. Each word is: Clearly linked to a key idea in the play Accompanied by a model example sentence showing how it can be used in relation to Macbeth Suitable for analysis paragraphs, not just definitions What’s included: Vocabulary banks for Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, Banquo, Duncan, and the Witches Vocabulary banks for Ambition, Power, Guilt, Supernatural and Violence 5 carefully chosen words per character and theme Student-friendly language Model sentences that directly reference events or character behaviour A one-page, simple layout designed to reduce cognitive load