Marking codes for quick marking and student response

1. Give an overview of what Shakespeare’s intentions are.
“I think Shakespeare is trying to….
Explain how effective you think Shakespeare was
“Shakespeare was successful because…
Make sure you use a direct quote from the text.
“This is shown when Lady Macbeth says, “……”
Say exactly what these words tell us about Macbeth….
“These words imply / this highlights that…
Explore key words in longer quote
“The word ‘fatal’ shows…… “unsex” implies that….
Explore the contextual details you know about gender.
“At the time, women were expected to….
Give specific / detailed comments about audience’s response
“Lady Macbeth’s words would
“The audience might be…..

2. Develop your explanations by using contextual knowledge
- Saying exactly how people at the time felt about witches.
- Saying exactly why Shakespeare chose to include the weather /
the witches
Develop your explanations by explaining language
- Adding / exploring a quote from the text further.
- Saying exactly why these words are selected and different ideas
they might give Shakespeare’s audience
Develop your explanations by explaining Shakespeare’s
intentions
- Giving a clearer overview of what Shakespeare is trying to
achieve.
- Showing you are aware of Shakespeare’s intentions