A sample essay comparing the presentation of emotional effects in Jane Weir’s Poppies and Simon Armitage’s Remains. Students are asked to analyse the argument created and identify key elements of essay writing.

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

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

A series of true or false statements about District 9. Students discuss their answers. Statements encourage debate - many could be both true and false. Can be used as a starter activity. Teacher answer sheet also included.

An activity based on the EDUQAS set text Super.Human.Tokyo.2020. Can be used as a starter activity or to check understanding. Students will need some knowledge of Channel 4 and The Paralympics. Activity sheet and not sheet for teachers.

A true or false question sheet to test student understanding. Teacher notes included to use during feedback discussion. Based on Radio 4 and Women’s Hour but also some questions linked to Late Night Woman’s Hour. Could also be adapted to cover other set radio products.

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.

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

A double sided handout on this difficult area of Film Studies analysis. Including information on acting techniques and performance styles plus ideas about what to focus on when studying key scenes. Download and print out or share on your school intranet. Print out at any size for classroom display.

A two page guide to Nick Broomfield’s documentary making approach. With a selected filmography, information about his style and a discussion of how truthful his documentaries are. Download to your phone/e reader or print at home. Print at any size to use for classroom display. A photocopiable resource for teachers to share within their institutions.

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.

8 page booklet featuring teacher notes and a selection of student worksheets based on the poem ‘Eat Me’ by Patience Agbabi from the ‘Poems of the Decade’ anthology. Contains ideas for tackling unseen poetry, sample essay writing, extension tasks and notes for teachers to support you through the delivery of this poem. Use with our ‘Eat Me’ video Fully photocopiable and shareable within your institution.

A powerpoint with introductory activities before screening L’Age D’or. Intended to be used after students have already studied Un Chien Andalou and have some knowledge of surrealism. Contains basic information about the film and some discussion tasks.

A double sided handout introducing the key elements of Film Documentary. With information on key films, directors and essential history. Excellent introduction to documentary modes, audience response and John Grierson and DA Pennebaker. 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 double sided handout introducing the key elements of German Expressionism. With information on key films, directors and essential history. Print out at the required size and use for classroom display. Download to your phone/e reader or print at home. A photocopiable resource for teachers to share within their institutions.

A double sided handout covering essential tips for essay writing. With information on planning, structure and vocabulary. Print out at the size required and use for display. Download to your phone/e reader or print at home. A photocopiable resource for teachers to share within their institutions.

A double sided handout introducing the key elements of Rhetoric. With information on structure, sound patterning and figurative language. Print out at an appropriate size to use for display. Download to your phone/e reader or print at home. A photocopiable resource for teachers to share within their institutions.

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.

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.

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