A variety of resources including revision booklets, entire lessons and worksheets suitable for GCSE and A level students of Spanish and French. There are several Italian, as well as English language/literature resources available too.
A variety of resources including revision booklets, entire lessons and worksheets suitable for GCSE and A level students of Spanish and French. There are several Italian, as well as English language/literature resources available too.
For A level students doing AQA Lit B - Tragedy option
PPT includes:
recap of the history of the genre of tragedy
recap of the plot pattern for tragedy
recap of tragic endings/resolutions
an activity for students to choose three tragic methods in Keats’ poems (as attatched in full) and analyse/write about them
exam skills focus: how do we write about Keats? Students are placed in the examiner’s position with an activity where they judge an exemplar essay response
historical context of the poem
the interpretations over time of Lamia
semantic field and exercises relating to that
Lamia as an allegory - students focus on what the characters could represent
shifting perspectives and metamorphoses in the poem, including argument starters about that and critics’ views
for revision: a template on how to analyse poems is included - this is applicable to any poem.
A lesson with 5 resources included aimed at students doing the AS/A level AQA Spanish paper 2 - Introduction/Revision
Includes a presentation which can be used to first introduce the text, or to revise it. The PPT includes:
information on the author/context and his intentions when writing the play
main themes
structure of the play
techniques/effects used
importance of language used
historical context (timelines)
comments on idioms used and their historical significance
historical notes
character summaries
an introduction to the text worksheet
further literary reading
The worksheets/activities included are:
read/annotate and highlight the sheet entitled ‘personajes’ and answer questions listed on them
‘una introduccion’ sheet includes translation, timeline and comprehension questions
comprehension on the literary criticism sheet provided
a sheet of questions for students to answer in exam style
Aimed at A level students doing the AQA spec: subtheme la famille en voie de changement
There is a particular focus on speaking and reading/translation tasks
PPT provides information on:
what PACS is
conditions of it
statistics for class discussion
gap fill and writing exercise on PACS
class discussion questions regarding PACS, alternatives to marriage in other countries, and why marriage trends have changed
translation exercise
Extra exercises available for those needing an extension
Aimed at A level French students studying ‘Un Secret’ for paper 2, the resource includes:
A revision PPT with tasks and extension tasks to cater to students of different abilities. The PPT focuses on revision mainly, with there being a brief summary, a biography on the author, a summary of main characters, a recap of the main themes, information on historical context, the relevance of time and space in the book, a comment on the structure of the book, a family tree so students can understand character relationships better, a comment on the cinema adaptation of the book.
There is a translation from French into English, from a literary critic’s blog on the film. This is also useful to the students doing the AS exam as translation will be required.
There is an example of an essay written in an exam style the students will need to copy provided, as well as a mark scheme. This will enable students to get to grips with the quality of writing they need to be producing for the exam. There are tasks set in class on this resource, but it can be adapted based on your students’ weak points.
For A level students having studied the AQA AS spec, this booklet covers all the topics with particular focus given to examples students can use in their speakings. Also covers key information in the textbooks, as well as coming with a revision checklist.
Topics include:
la famille en voie de changement
la cyber-societe
le role du benevolat
une culture fiere de son patrimoine
la musique francophone contemporaine
le septieme art
Includes:
A revision booklet on the AS themes covered in the AQA new spec.
A booklet on the A2 themes covered in the same spec. These booklets also include revision checklists.
A booklet on revising for the AQA speaking exam. There are examples of speaking cards for every theme in this, with possible answers to the questions, questions to ask the examiner, an introduction to the speaking exam and a mark scheme explained.
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An in-depth revision lesson for Death of a Salesman, aimed primarily at A level students.
Includes:
a starter on discussion questions relating to the main themes in the play
a synopsis of the play, with questions on the most significant aspect featured in terms of tragedy
absolution and classic tragedy
foreseeable destiny
context: the salesman and the American Dream
the end - recognising the truth
key ideas to consider when writing
wider context: Miller’s other tragedies ad the purpose of the ordinary man
an extended writing task on constructing an argument (based on the points given in the PPT which allows students to develop their own ideas on what the purpose of the play is and how meanings are shaped. Also uses the literary techniques sheet included for them to refer to for revision, or to add as evidence in their arguments)
For A level students having studied the AQA A2 spec, this booklet covers all the topics with particular focus given to examples students can use in their speakings. Also covers key information in the textbooks, as well as coming with a revision checklist.
Topics include:
la inmigracion
el racismo
la convivencia
jovenes de hoy, ciudadanos de manana
monarquias y dictaduras
los movimientos populares
The PowerPoint in this resource is ideal for a department in English - it comes from an AQA conference attended in Spring 2018 so includes exclusive content/insights into the examination board and how they mark exams, the difference between Bands etc.
PowerPoint offers ideas on how teachers can encourage students to be more successful, like in stressing the importance of answering the questions.
PowerPoint thoroughly explains the differences between the different bands and how students can start to write as if they were in Band 5, as well as providing Lead Examiner commentary on student responses.
Activities offered include a structure for students to plan an essay with, plus a framework that allows students to really consolidate their text.