True or false activity that could be used as a starter and to check understanding. Students discuss a series of statements deciding whether they are true or false. The statements should allow plenty of discussion. Teacher notes included.

This powerpoint begins to examine representation of disability in the media. It asks students to consider Channel 4’s impact on these representations. Lots of analysis of texts, discussion and some theory.

A double sided handout introducing the key elements of Music Video. With information on key theory, essential history and video examples. Excellent as a quick reference guide for students. Download to your phone/e reader or print at home. Print out at any size and use as display material. A photocopiable resource for teachers to share within their institutions.

A revision powerpoint starting with a Kahoot to test student knowledge of key ideas. Also included are some film stills for analysis and a link to our ‘5 Frames from Searching for Sugarman’ Youtube video. Then there is some sample essay writing for discussion and to act as scaffolding for students writing their own essays.

Could be used as a starter activity to check knowledge and understanding. Contains a number of statements for discussion. Teacher ‘answer’ sheet included.

A powerpoint with lesson activities, sample essay writing and extension tasks. Students explore 3 key contrasts - The Birling’s world vs Eva’s world, Sheila vs Eva and The Inspector vs Mr Birling. Tasks are scaffolded with example sentences, paragraphs and key quotes. Students move on to essay writing tasks, again with examples.

A powerpoint which introduces audience theory (Reception thoery, Uses and Gratifications and ideas by Annette Hill) and asks students to apply them to different documentary clips. Students should understand how watching a documentary is a different experience to watching a fiction film. The end of the powerpoint has a sample essay question and some example writing.

Use this double sided handout alongside our Youtube video to complete a character study of Mr Birling in An Inspector Calls.

A powerpoint which re-caps the key ideas of surrealism and asks students to create their own surrealist text. Group analysis of the opening of the film with a particular focus on the importance of editing. Towards the end of the lesson students work in groups to analyse other key moments in the film.

A study pack for GCSE English students focussing on Shelley’s Ozymandias. A ten page booklet containing a mixture of information sheets and worksheets to guide you through the poem. Plenty of activities to help you memorise key quotes and learn essential context plus sample paragraphs to help you improve your writing about the poem. Print at home or view on your tablet or e reader. Please do not photocopy this resource

A double sided handout introducing key ideas about Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett. With information on characters, settings and essential context. Download to your phone/e reader or print at home. A photocopiable resource for teachers to share within their institutions.

A 9 page booklet covering context, structure, effects and terms for William Blake’s poem London.

Newly updated August 2024. Designed for Media Studies students who are studying The Archers as part of their course. 15 pages of information and activities based on The Archers including industrial, social and historical context. Key terms, facts, sample writing – everything you need for this part of your Media exam. Print at home or read on your tablet or e-reader.