A powerpoint with example questions, exam technique and some differentiated worksheets for structuring the longer 12 mark essay answers

A lesson planned with a whole variety of resources to help students practice and write the perfect 12 mark answer. It includes slides that are printable as teaching aids throughout the course. This lesson took a lot of thought and time to plan so please rate it. The lesson includes : A starter activity Mark scheme task for students to identify the key ingredients of a 12 mark answer How to write a successful PEER paragraph (complete with a printable PEER phrase mat/ example paragraph students need to highlight) An exam question model answer (WAGOLL) An exam question planning sheet A set of arguments for and against for students to order Differentiated writing frames

A lesson designed to allow students to revise the key theme and topics studied in the Muslim Beliefs Unit What's included: Whole lesson PowerPoint Slide that can be printed as an A3 worksheet for students to record the key knowledge A revision checklist Key quotes for the 5 and 12 marker questions A KEY QUOTES PAGE

This lesson has a variety of printable worksheets/ key quotes/ quizzes and activities to revise the key elements of the Christian beliefs unit GCSE. It can be used alongside the OXFORD textbook. The lesson offers students a choice of activities.

A lesson with a range of activities and printable worksheets on the slides. The lesson supplements the OXFORD purple textbook and has a worksheet to use. The lesson ends with structuring a 12 marker - there are lots of worksheets to help with the planning of an answer that are differentiated. Looking at chains of reasoning - use of PEER etc. Lesson Outcomes To describe key beliefs about heaven and hell To explain why a belief in heaven and hell influences a Christian To evaluate whether a belief in heaven and hell gives life meaning

A lesson for Christian beliefs and Muslim beliefs that allows students top tips on using sources of authority for the 5 mark and 12 mark answers. Lots of activities and model answers.

I am new to the teaching of Citizenship and in the process I have devised a series of resources for myself and for students to help with getting to grips with exam style and the mark scheme for different questions. I have designed a placemat/ sheet to stick in student books that explain what each style of question is/ command words and marks awarded. I have created a separate sheet for the 8 mark question which allows students to use a writing frame and the mark scheme to produce a good 8 mark answer.

A creative lesson that allows students to understand what the word parable means and why Jesus used parables to teach moral messages. The lesson has clear activities and outcomes. Students are encouraged to research a parable (A selection from the Bible are attached) and explain what they have learnt from the parable (there are a choice of activities ranging from drama to a newspaper article). Students also have the option to rewrite their own parable and give a moral message.

A lesson that supplements the textbook endorsed by OXFORD press along with discussion activities and a re-cap on prior learning. The lesson heavily focusses on writing a successful 12 mark answer - lots of differentiated printable resources and activities are attached to support the teaching of structuring a 12 mark answer Lesson Outcomes To describe the role Jesus plays in salvation To explain why atonement is an important belief To evaluate whether The crucifixion is more important than the resurrection’

This lesson allows students to read the Nicene/ Apostles creed and pick out key Christian teachings and keywords. I usually place students into groups to complete this task. In addition the Nicene Creed is the longest so I usually give this the more able students. Question sheets are provided to allow students to jot down their ideas. Once students have completed the various activities I allow students to create a personal creed. Resources: Nicene and Apostles Creed Worksheet of guidance questions for each creed PowerPoint with activities and guidance

A brief PowerPoint with a few activities for students to start to discuss the concept of the Soul. If you can get hold of The Simpsons: 'Bart Sells His Soul' this can be used to allow students to discuss different perceptions of what the soul means to different people.

Lesson outcomes: To describe what omnipotent/ omnibenevolent and God as Just mean To explain why Christians believe that God is omnipotent/ omnibenevolent and just. To evaluate how these beliefs influence a Christian today A lesson that uses page 10-11 of the Oxford textbook to explore the Nature of God in Christianity. The lesson has 3 printable worksheets that allow students to explore key words and sources of authority. The lesson has a variety of stretch and challenge/ extension tasks and finishes with a 4 mark exam question (with peer assessment opportunity and advice in how to structure the answer)

This lesson can be used as an introduction or case study for active citizenship and spark discussion around how people can join action groups and take part in campaigns to make a change. A lesson with information, activities and a source question for students to attempt. Outcomes: To outline what happened at Grenfell Tower To explain what Justice4Grenfell is. To evaluate whether the actions Justice 4Grenfell have taken are forms of effective citizenship action?

Using Bruce Almighty as a stimulus this lesson allows students to get to grips with the keywords used to explore the nature of God. Worksheet and PowerPoint included

A lesson exploring Muslim attitudes to forgiveness complete with source of authority worksheet/ information sheet/ PowerPoint with activities and exam style questions (complete with criteria/ peer assessment/ model example to mark etc.) Outcomes:

A lesson that supports the new 9-1 AQA spec. A variety of activities (more than a lessons worth) lots of printable worksheets and discussion activities with suggested youtube clips. Students can also look at a model 5/5 answer and write their own response. Lesson Outcomes Must: Define what Christians mean by sin and salvation Should: Explain how the original sin links to explaining sin and salvation in Christianity Could: Evaluate whether everyone can be saved.

A form devised for using when marking a students 12 mark answer for the 9-1 AQA specification in religious studies

A lesson looking at strategies to redcuce crime. A lesson full of discussion points/ worksheets and exam practice Outcomes: To identify why crime is on the increase To suggest how strategies can be used to reduce crime To evaluate whether strategies are effective

A lesson designed to encourage students to explore what primary and secondary research are and their pros and cons. The lesson fits nicely as an introductory lesson to use when students start to plan and consider their own citizenship actions. There are worksheets and activities embedded onto the PowerPoint slides. It could potentially span two lessons. There are mini plenaries and suggested video clips with questions. The lesson ends on a few short 2 mark exam questions.