Macbeth – Hinge Point Questions with Diagnostic Next Step Tasks (AQA GCSE English Literature)

This Powerpoint and word resource bundle provides a ready-to-use system for adaptive teaching of Macbeth through carefully designed hinge point questions with explicit diagnostic pathways for next steps.

Rather than simply checking recall, each question requires pupils to commit to an answer at a critical point in learning. Teachers are then guided to targeted next-step tasks based on pupils’ responses, allowing misconceptions to be addressed immediately before moving on.

What’s included in this bundle

1. PowerPoint slide deck

20 hinge point questions covering:

• character
• themes
• methods
• structure
• context

Each question presented on its own slide, followed by:

• a dedicated Answers and Next Steps slide
• a clear correct answer
• distinct pathway tasks for every option (A–D)

1. Word document (teacher resource)

• Full set of the same 20 hinge point questions
• Matching answer options and correct answers
• Teacher-facing diagnostic pathways for each response

Each incorrect option is designed to reflect a specific misconception which makes pupil thinking visible and supports genuinely responsive teaching.

Why teachers find this useful

-Saves planning time
-Reduces guesswork about next steps
-Supports mixed-attainment classes
-Helps prevent misconceptions from becoming embedded

Aligns clearly with AQA GCSE English Literature Assessment Objectives (AO1, AO2, AO3)

Suitable for

KS4 (GCSE)
AQA English Literature
Whole-class teaching, revision lessons, or intervention work