Shakespeare and Eduqas: Context that Counts

Students often try to include historical and contextual knowledge in their Shakespeare responses especially after revising from popular guides and online resources. However, for the Eduqas GCSE English Literature exam, this type of context is not credited unless it is directly linked to character, theme, or plot.

This resource tackles a common pitfall: students wasting valuable time writing impressive-sounding but unrewarded context. Through clear examples and guided practice, Context That Counts shows students how to transform background knowledge into analytical gold by embedding it into their interpretations of Macbeth.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Common “uncredited” context statements
• Rewritten versions that model how to link context to analysis
• Opportunities for students to practise reframing context themselves