FREE RESOURCE A comprehensive A Level Politics PowerPoint lesson on Liberalism (origins, human nature and society) Detailed content overview from the exam specification is included. PPT includes: Retrieval activity to start Open-ended questions and opportunities for debate A short clip (where appropriate) Detailed content overview Comprehension tasks Exam practice plenary Additional, optional reading Made by a Tudor A Level teacher of 16 years (plus several as an AQA examiner). Please leave a review if you found this resource useful

This is one of ten lessons for Government and Politics: Chapter One. As a teacher of 15 years and an examiner for several years, I have developed these lessons to ensure my students exceed their expectations and achieve excellent grades. Lessons are exam focused, thought provoking, engaging and cover all of the content necessary to achieve the highest grades at A Level. The first lesson of the chapter is available for free! Each lesson includes: •Clear objectives, incorporating differentiated, higher-order thinking skills •Starter task, linking today’s topic to a contemporary issue for relevance, whilst recaping last lesson •Example of an exam-style question for today’s topic •Context slide and video link to ‘set the scene’ •In-depth reading, based on Edexcel textbook chapters •Comprehension tasks to acquire knowledge and understanding •A conclusion-writing activity, with writing frame, to help develop exam writing skills •Plenary to assess learning and to challenge evaluative critical-thinking

This is one of ten lessons for Government and Politics: Chapter One. As a teacher of 15 years and an examiner for several years, I have developed these lessons to ensure my students exceed their expectations and achieve excellent grades. Lessons are exam focused, thought provoking, engaging and cover all of the content necessary to achieve the highest grades at A Level. The first lesson of the chapter is available for free! Each lesson includes: •Clear objectives, incorporating differentiated, higher-order thinking skills •Starter task, linking today’s topic to a contemporary issue for relevance, whilst recaping last lesson •Example of an exam-style question for today’s topic •Context slide and video link to ‘set the scene’ •In-depth reading, based on Edexcel textbook chapters •Comprehension tasks to acquire knowledge and understanding •A conclusion-writing activity, with writing frame, to help develop exam writing skills •Plenary to assess learning and to challenge evaluative critical-thinking

This is one of ten lessons for Government and Politics: Chapter One. As a teacher of 15 years and an examiner for several years, I have developed these lessons to ensure my students exceed their expectations and achieve excellent grades. Lessons are exam focused, thought provoking, engaging and cover all of the content necessary to achieve the highest grades at A Level. The first lesson of the chapter is available for free! Each lesson includes: •Clear objectives, incorporating differentiated, higher-order thinking skills •Starter task, linking today’s topic to a contemporary issue for relevance, whilst recaping last lesson •Example of an exam-style question for today’s topic •Context slide and video link to ‘set the scene’ •In-depth reading, based on Edexcel textbook chapters •Comprehension tasks to acquire knowledge and understanding •A conclusion-writing activity, with writing frame, to help develop exam writing skills •Plenary to assess learning and to challenge evaluative critical-thinking

This is one of ten lessons for Government and Politics: Chapter One. As a teacher of 15 years and an examiner for several years, I have developed these lessons to ensure my students exceed their expectations and achieve excellent grades. Lessons are exam focused, thought provoking, engaging and cover all of the content necessary to achieve the highest grades at A Level. The first lesson of the chapter is available for free! Each lesson includes: •Clear objectives, incorporating differentiated, higher-order thinking skills •Starter task, linking today’s topic to a contemporary issue for relevance, whilst recaping last lesson •Example of an exam-style question for today’s topic •Context slide and video link to ‘set the scene’ •In-depth reading, based on Edexcel textbook chapters •Comprehension tasks to acquire knowledge and understanding •A conclusion-writing activity, with writing frame, to help develop exam writing skills •Plenary to assess learning and to challenge evaluative critical-thinking

This is one of ten lessons for Government and Politics: Chapter One. As a teacher of 15 years and an examiner for several years, I have developed these lessons to ensure my students exceed their expectations and achieve excellent grades. Lessons are exam focused, thought provoking, engaging and cover all of the content necessary to achieve the highest grades at A Level. The first lesson of the chapter is available for free! Each lesson includes: •Clear objectives, incorporating differentiated, higher-order thinking skills •Starter task, linking today’s topic to a contemporary issue for relevance, whilst recaping last lesson •Example of an exam-style question for today’s topic •Context slide and video link to ‘set the scene’ •In-depth reading, based on Edexcel textbook chapters •Comprehension tasks to acquire knowledge and understanding •A conclusion-writing activity, with writing frame, to help develop exam writing skills •Plenary to assess learning and to challenge evaluative critical-thinking

This is one of ten lessons for Government and Politics: Chapter One. As a teacher of 15 years and an examiner for several years, I have developed these lessons to ensure my students exceed their expectations and achieve excellent grades. Lessons are exam focused, thought provoking, engaging and cover all of the content necessary to achieve the highest grades at A Level. The first lesson of the chapter is available for free! Each lesson includes: •Clear objectives, incorporating differentiated, higher-order thinking skills •Starter task, linking today’s topic to a contemporary issue for relevance, whilst recaping last lesson •Example of an exam-style question for today’s topic •Context slide and video link to ‘set the scene’ •In-depth reading, based on Edexcel textbook chapters •Comprehension tasks to acquire knowledge and understanding •A conclusion-writing activity, with writing frame, to help develop exam writing skills •Plenary to assess learning and to challenge evaluative critical-thinking

This is one of ten lessons for Government and Politics: Chapter One. As a teacher of 15 years and an examiner for several years, I have developed these lessons to ensure my students exceed their expectations and achieve excellent grades. Lessons are exam focused, thought provoking, engaging and cover all of the content necessary to achieve the highest grades at A Level. The first lesson of the chapter is available for free! Each lesson includes: •Clear objectives, incorporating differentiated, higher-order thinking skills •Starter task, linking today’s topic to a contemporary issue for relevance, whilst recaping last lesson •Example of an exam-style question for today’s topic •Context slide and video link to ‘set the scene’ •In-depth reading, based on Edexcel textbook chapters •Comprehension tasks to acquire knowledge and understanding •A conclusion-writing activity, with writing frame, to help develop exam writing skills •Plenary to assess learning and to challenge evaluative critical-thinking

This is one of ten lessons for Government and Politics: Chapter One. As a teacher of 15 years and an examiner for several years, I have developed these lessons to ensure my students exceed their expectations and achieve excellent grades. Lessons are exam focused, thought provoking, engaging and cover all of the content necessary to achieve the highest grades at A Level. The first lesson of the chapter is available for free! Each lesson includes: •Clear objectives, incorporating differentiated, higher-order thinking skills •Starter task, linking today’s topic to a contemporary issue for relevance, whilst recaping last lesson •Example of an exam-style question for today’s topic •Context slide and video link to ‘set the scene’ •In-depth reading, based on Edexcel textbook chapters •Comprehension tasks to acquire knowledge and understanding •A conclusion-writing activity, with writing frame, to help develop exam writing skills •Plenary to assess learning and to challenge evaluative critical-thinking

This is one of ten lessons for Government and Politics: Chapter One. As a teacher of 15 years and an examiner for several years, I have developed these lessons to ensure my students exceed their expectations and achieve excellent grades. Lessons are exam focused, thought provoking, engaging and cover all of the content necessary to achieve the highest grades at A Level. The first lesson of the chapter is available for free! Each lesson includes: •Clear objectives, incorporating differentiated, higher-order thinking skills •Starter task, linking today’s topic to a contemporary issue for relevance, whilst recaping last lesson •Example of an exam-style question for today’s topic •Context slide and video link to ‘set the scene’ •In-depth reading, based on Edexcel textbook chapters •Comprehension tasks to acquire knowledge and understanding •A conclusion-writing activity, with writing frame, to help develop exam writing skills •Plenary to assess learning and to challenge evaluative critical-thinking

This is one of ten lessons for Government and Politics: Chapter One. As a teacher of 15 years and an examiner for several years, I have developed these lessons to ensure my students exceed their expectations and achieve excellent grades. Lessons are exam focused, thought provoking, engaging and cover all of the content necessary to achieve the highest grades at A Level. The first lesson of the chapter is available for free! Each lesson includes: •Clear objectives, incorporating differentiated, higher-order thinking skills •Starter task, linking today’s topic to a contemporary issue for relevance, whilst recaping last lesson •Example of an exam-style question for today’s topic •Context slide and video link to ‘set the scene’ •In-depth reading, based on Edexcel textbook chapters •Comprehension tasks to acquire knowledge and understanding •A conclusion-writing activity, with writing frame, to help develop exam writing skills •Plenary to assess learning and to challenge evaluative critical-thinking

This is one of eleven lessons for Government and Politics - Chapter Two: Political Parties. As a teacher of 15 years and an examiner for several years, I have developed these lessons to ensure my students exceed their expectations and achieve excellent grades. Lessons are exam focused, thought provoking, engaging and cover all of the content necessary to achieve the highest grades at A Level. The first lesson of the chapter is available for free! Each lesson includes: •Clear objectives, incorporating differentiated, higher-order thinking skills •Starter task, linking today’s topic to a contemporary issue for relevance •Example of an exam-style question for today’s topic •Context slide and video link to ‘set the scene’ •In-depth reading, based on Edexcel textbook chapters •Comprehension tasks to acquire knowledge and understanding •A conclusion-writing activity, with writing frame, to help develop exam writing skills •Plenary to assess learning and to challenge evaluative critical-thinking

This is one of eleven lessons for Government and Politics - Chapter Two: Political Parties. As a teacher of 15 years and an examiner for several years, I have developed these lessons to ensure my students exceed their expectations and achieve excellent grades. Lessons are exam focused, thought provoking, engaging and cover all of the content necessary to achieve the highest grades at A Level. The first lesson of the chapter is available for free! Each lesson includes: •Clear objectives, incorporating differentiated, higher-order thinking skills •Starter task, linking today’s topic to a contemporary issue for relevance •Example of an exam-style question for today’s topic •Context slide and video link to ‘set the scene’ •In-depth reading, based on Edexcel textbook chapters •Comprehension tasks to acquire knowledge and understanding •A conclusion-writing activity, with writing frame, to help develop exam writing skills •Plenary to assess learning and to challenge evaluative critical-thinking

This is one of eleven lessons for Government and Politics - Chapter Two: Political Parties. As a teacher of 15 years and an examiner for several years, I have developed these lessons to ensure my students exceed their expectations and achieve excellent grades. Lessons are exam focused, thought provoking, engaging and cover all of the content necessary to achieve the highest grades at A Level. The first lesson of the chapter is available for free! Each lesson includes: •Clear objectives, incorporating differentiated, higher-order thinking skills •Starter task, linking today’s topic to a contemporary issue for relevance •Example of an exam-style question for today’s topic •Context slide and video link to ‘set the scene’ •In-depth reading, based on Edexcel textbook chapters •Comprehension tasks to acquire knowledge and understanding •A conclusion-writing activity, with writing frame, to help develop exam writing skills •Plenary to assess learning and to challenge evaluative critical-thinking

This is one of eleven lessons for Government and Politics - Chapter Two: Political Parties. As a teacher of 15 years and an examiner for several years, I have developed these lessons to ensure my students exceed their expectations and achieve excellent grades. Lessons are exam focused, thought provoking, engaging and cover all of the content necessary to achieve the highest grades at A Level. The first lesson of the chapter is available for free! Each lesson includes: •Clear objectives, incorporating differentiated, higher-order thinking skills •Starter task, linking today’s topic to a contemporary issue for relevance •Example of an exam-style question for today’s topic •Context slide and video link to ‘set the scene’ •In-depth reading, based on Edexcel textbook chapters •Comprehension tasks to acquire knowledge and understanding •A conclusion-writing activity, with writing frame, to help develop exam writing skills •Plenary to assess learning and to challenge evaluative critical-thinking

Edexcel - Political Parties - 10: Multi Party System This is one of eleven lessons for Government and Politics - Chapter Two: Political Parties. As a teacher of 15 years and an examiner for several years, I have developed these lessons to ensure my students exceed their expectations and achieve excellent grades. Lessons are exam focused, thought provoking, engaging and cover all of the content necessary to achieve the highest grades at A Level. The first lesson of the chapter is available for free! Each lesson includes: •Clear objectives, incorporating differentiated, higher-order thinking skills •Starter task, linking today’s topic to a contemporary issue for relevance •Example of an exam-style question for today’s topic •Context slide and video link to ‘set the scene’ •In-depth reading, based on Edexcel textbook chapters •Comprehension tasks to acquire knowledge and understanding •A conclusion-writing activity, with writing frame, to help develop exam writing skills •Plenary to assess learning and to challenge evaluative critical-thinking

This is one of eleven lessons for Government and Politics - Chapter Two: Political Parties. As a teacher of 15 years and an examiner for several years, I have developed these lessons to ensure my students exceed their expectations and achieve excellent grades. Lessons are exam focused, thought provoking, engaging and cover all of the content necessary to achieve the highest grades at A Level. The first lesson of the chapter is available for free! Each lesson includes: •Clear objectives, incorporating differentiated, higher-order thinking skills •Starter task, linking today’s topic to a contemporary issue for relevance •Example of an exam-style question for today’s topic •Context slide and video link to ‘set the scene’ •In-depth reading, based on Edexcel textbook chapters •Comprehension tasks to acquire knowledge and understanding •A conclusion-writing activity, with writing frame, to help develop exam writing skills •Plenary to assess learning and to challenge evaluative critical-thinking

Edexcel - Political Parties - 9: Minority Parties This is one of eleven lessons for Government and Politics - Chapter Two: Political Parties. As a teacher of 15 years and an examiner for several years, I have developed these lessons to ensure my students exceed their expectations and achieve excellent grades. Lessons are exam focused, thought provoking, engaging and cover all of the content necessary to achieve the highest grades at A Level. The first lesson of the chapter is available for free! Each lesson includes: •Clear objectives, incorporating differentiated, higher-order thinking skills •Starter task, linking today’s topic to a contemporary issue for relevance •Example of an exam-style question for today’s topic •Context slide and video link to ‘set the scene’ •In-depth reading, based on Edexcel textbook chapters •Comprehension tasks to acquire knowledge and understanding •A conclusion-writing activity, with writing frame, to help develop exam writing skills •Plenary to assess learning and to challenge evaluative critical-thinking

This is one of eleven lessons for Government and Politics - Chapter Two: Political Parties. As a teacher of 15 years and an examiner for several years, I have developed these lessons to ensure my students exceed their expectations and achieve excellent grades. Lessons are exam focused, thought provoking, engaging and cover all of the content necessary to achieve the highest grades at A Level. The first lesson of the chapter is available for free! Each lesson includes: •Clear objectives, incorporating differentiated, higher-order thinking skills •Starter task, linking today’s topic to a contemporary issue for relevance •Example of an exam-style question for today’s topic •Context slide and video link to ‘set the scene’ •In-depth reading, based on Edexcel textbook chapters •Comprehension tasks to acquire knowledge and understanding •A conclusion-writing activity, with writing frame, to help develop exam writing skills •Plenary to assess learning and to challenge evaluative critical-thinking