A full A Level lesson on Hard and Soft Powers - based on the Edexcel specification for Superpower Geographies

A full lesson explaining Media Codes and Conventions in line with the CIE Specification. Examples of each are included.

A writing frame for taking notes when teaching analysing meaning in TV Drama. It is generic so can be used with any opening scene. A good planning exercise that can be used before the extended written response. Could be used as a pair work activity or individual.

A complete powerpoint with tasks relating to technologies in production, distribution, marketing and consumption. Case Study focus is on Disney

A full lesson going through a timeline of technology from early cinema to streaming services - up to the present day and the pandemic. Lots of case study information included as well as further research tasks and a timeline task to be completed in class. I would estimate there is around two lessons worth of content depending how quickly you go through it.

A powerpoint detailing how the film industry has had to adapt its marketing strategies to make use of the internet. This also includes a link to a website for extra reading which could be incorporated into a task in class.

A complete A level powerpoint going through how Film companies make profit, including theory on profit and creativity.

A full lesson detailing the different passive and active audience consumption theories. Including tasks

A full lesson with summary tasks based on the Andrade 2010 Doodling study. This would work well as a lesson or a revision powerpoint. Can be used in conjunction with the Cambridge Psychology textbook

The idea of these mats are to be printed in either A3 or A4 and laminated so they can be left on pupils desks for the duration of the topic. They are especially useful for pupils with SEN, EAL and low ability. They include useful information, facts and give pupils more meaning so they can see the bigger picture for why they are studying this topic. The list of lessons can be edited on the right of the page so you can change to fit your lessons If pupils are provided with a white board pen there is also a useful self assessment section at the bottom so you can get quick feedback even from the quiet pupils in the class at the end of your lesson

A PowerPoint presentation that explains what adjectives and adverbs are with several practice tasks included

A full lesson on historical and contemporary media regulation. Going through key terms and an overview of the topic. The powerpoint includes directed research tasks and a research homework task.

A powerpoint containing short case studies about previous media regulation and their outcome. There is also a short research homework task at the end of the powerpoint.

A powerpoint used to describe what storyboarding is, why it is important and how one should be created. This could be used as an introduction to coursework. The last slide has a link to a useful YouTube video.

A case study mystery lesson including card sort, questions, background information and homework task. This lesson focuses on the News of the World phone hacking scandal and how effective the regulatory bodies and investigation was.

A full lesson designed to introduce the topic of Power and the Media, covering key theories for the unit.

A complete set of powerpoints and reading tasks for the A2 Edexcel Unit - Superpower Geographies

A powerpoint assembly explaining the importance of using your homework diary correctly and how to use it. I used it as a KS4 assembly but it work just as well for KS3 or for individual tutor groups as a tutor / form group assembly.