This is an example of how you can create a thematic essay plan to share with your students. This is for a thematic question on the nature of rebellions and why some rebellions got more support than others.

This is a bundle of lessons for the OCR ALevel Course Tudors- Rebellion and Disorder -Lesson 1: English rule in Ireland and Intro -Lesson 2: Silken Thomas -Lesson 3: Shane O’Neill -Lesson 4-5: The Desmond/ Geraldine Rebellions Plus all four lessons on the depth study of the Tyrone Rebellion If you buy the lessons: email me for the video clips which I cannot add for copyright reasons: -The Fall of the House of Kildare -BBC the Story of Ireland Part 3 At present you can also find them on Youtube moss_emma@hotmail.com

Edexcel Government and Politics Component 1 Topic 2 Parties This is my second knowledge organiser for Edexcel Govt and Politics Component 1 Topic 2 Political Parties. Hope its useful- watch this space for more.

This is an essay feedback grid for Component 1 and Component 2 UK Politics and UK Government. All about saving time and giving good quality feedback which aquaints students with assessment objectives and develops their knowledge, skills and understanding. Feedback not marking!

This is a powerpoint to print as a display or could just be shared with your ALevel, GCSE and KS3 History students of useful words to improve the quality and precision of their writing. The words are themed e.g. useful words to use for cause, for adding an additional point or argument, for change etc.

A mini Unit of work- 4 lessons which recaps the religious turmoil of the Tudor dynasty and looks at James and Charles. Designed to support the assessment which is also included. Bonus feedback sheet aimed to reduce marking and workload and give meaningful feedback to students individually. Ideal for home working/ distance learning. Lesson 1: Religious Rollercoaster- The Tudors summary/ recap Lesson 2: James I and Gunpowder Plot Lesson 3 and 4 : The Causes of the Civil War Assessment Feedback powerpoint Feedback sheet to reduce marking load

Alevel History Rebellion and Disorder under the Tudors 1485-1603 Lesson for the OCR Tudor Rebellions ALevel course but potentially could be used for any course on Henry VIII too. Detailed powerpoint on the Amicable Grant Rebellion and intro to Henry VIII rule including context and who his advisors were as well as key nobles who responded to rebellion under Henry VIII

These grids are to help students consolidate their knowledge in sufficient depth for their thematic essays. Some students in my experience rely on the same superficial evidence/ factual knowledge to write these essays and even though they are not to write in depth; it is important that they show off their expertise. One grid is from rebel perspective looking at aims, leadership, support, actions threat and one is from government perspective looking at government support, response, impact an reasons for decreased threat etc. Example modelled on the Cornish rebellion.

GCSE lesson Edexcel History can be used for different exam boards. Claimants to the Throne 1066 Includes: Retrieval quiz Anglo Saxon England Bayeaux Tapestry thinking task Mini whiteboard plenary Colour code plenary/ homework

Assembly for Black History Month Based on the Little Mermaid debate and why it ignores the most important issues. Also includes two iconic British black heroes who represent this year’s theme “Time for Change…Action not words” Paul Stephenson Baroness Doreen Lawrence I have written up pretty much my whole delivery in the notes section for you- I did it without notes but this is roughly what I said Also includes a competition I ran this year which was really successful for students to research celebrate unsung black and brown heroes. We have had some fantastic responses and made it into a House Competition!

OCR Alevel 2022 Exam Paper detailed mock feedback powerpoint. This took me 4-5 hours to put together so should save you lots of time! Based on common misconceptions/ errors and mistakes. Can be adapted for other questions/ papers. Questions covered were: 10 marker : Causes of 1905 Revolution 20 marker: Causes of October/ November Revolution AND 10 marker: Causes of Feb/ March Revolution 20 marker: Stalin and control- propaganda vs other factors.

Edexcel GCSE History Paper 2: Superpower Relations Cold War This detailed lesson includes a lot of resources specially designed for teachers who are pushed for time- I have redesigned the course and covered it in just 6-7 lessons per key topic. Lesson includes: definitions of Communism and Capitalism match up exercise Detailed timeline for the whole of topic 1 Origins of Cold war Guide to Paper 2 Super power Exam questions with modelled/ part modelled answers Information on all 3 conferences including agreements/ disagreements and analysis of impact for students. -Tehran Conference -Yalta Conference -Potsdam Conference Profiles of Big 3 and their issues/ concerns/ aims at the conferences Even though it refers to textbook- you do not need it- all info from textbook is printed on slides/ in table. So you can print slides for groups or give them it to do independently at home or do as a teacher led lesson from the front if you want to keep pacing. Exam question to test understanding

This lesson looks at gas attacks through the skill of source evaluation of utility. Tasks designed for students to develop their skills in evaluating sources. All info included alongside video clips. Also includes model answers to the 8 mark how useful question

Attached are the standardised grade boundaries I use within my department. They are based on 2019 but with a 1% cushion built in where I think appropriate in case of increases in 2024. They are for the following options/ exam boards: GCSE- Edexcel 9-1 Combination Medicine, Saxons/ Normans, Superpower RElations and Weimar/ Nazi Germany (note other combinations may differ) ALevel History OCR- Combination which fits MOST options: Wars of the Roses Russia 1894-1941 Tudor Rebellions ALevel Politics Edexcel including Option 3A USA Comparative.

This is my lesson 5 on Congress (Edexcel) and examines the changing role and powers of Congress over time in the USA. Starter quiz and debate colour coding sheet on the debate on whether Congress is more of a WATCHDOG or LAPDOG in oversight of executive branch. Examines changing role/ powers with such context as the era of the 13th Amendment, 1980s Party Polarisation and Trump with the deep factional divides within the GOP. Also examines the “TRump effect” on Congressional elections since 2016. Includes article updates on: Can Congress pass legislation with a divided government? and The state of Partisanship in congress in 2023. Includes recent attempts to CEnsure Rashida Tlaib, Impeach Biden etc.

Analysis of the roles of Witte and Stolypin for the OCR Russia 1894-1941 ALevel course. Can also be used for other specs and for GCSE if you simplify it further. I made this in response to a 10 mark essay I set: Which of the following was more significant in bringing stability to Russia 1894-1941 Includes a powerpoint recapping and consolidating events of the prior four Dumas and the role of Witte and Stolypin. Includes information and evidence about both as well as a comparative analysis table with arguments about how they both increased and decreased stability with their policies.

KS4 USA Divided Society or KS3 lesson Life for African-Americans Examines the nature of the WASP vs non WASP discrimination in the USA Jim Crow laws and impact considered and the rise and fall of the KKK Includes a video link to the Greenwood Tulsa race massacre in 1921 to show that African-Americans both prospered and suffered. Includes a colour code debate sheet.

OCR Tudor Rebellions ALevel (can be used for other specs) This lesson is a detailed study of the Simnel rebellion 1487 It includes all resources needed- for any references to the textbook- all info is actually typed up onto the slides- the references are only if you wish to set independent study using the Mervyn Tudor Rebellions textbook (SHP Hodder) This is not necessary- the powerpoint can be used as a guided resource or slides/ info can be printed for students to work independently. Many of the slides require the animations to reveal the info beneath. Covers all the aspects needed for the Rebellions against Tudors Breadth study/ Thematic for the Lambert Simnel rebellion 1487 vs Henry VII.

Learning Journey for student folders/ books with the Gov and Pol outline- we split between teachers which is why there are two lines but you can amend for your programme of study.

This document is a guide to how to write Section A Interpretations questions which are 30 marks- it has a template for students’ use as well as an exemplar paragraph with evaluation and conclusion for one of the exam board sample papers (Elton and Haigh on Causes of the Pilgrimage of Grace).