2 lessons describing sonata form and fully analysing the first subject and transition. Summary of the subjects is available (with Sib 6 file) and a summary grid for the classical genre of music and features of Romantic music. All pp is differentiated with success criteria and analysis questions encourage students to work independently on the score (all answers are on pp and harder questions are in pink).

1-2 lessons fully analysing the development section of Beethoven’s Sonata in C Minor. Summary grid for students is also attached (also asks them to highlight the difference between Classical and Romantic features - looking forward to Qu 9 of the exam). Differentiated homework task is also included. All pp is differentiated with success criteria and analysis questions encourage students to work independently on the score (all answers are on pp and harder questions are in pink). Part of a set of PP that analyses the whole piece.

1 lesson fully analysing the recapitulation and coda. All pp is differentiated with success criteria and analysis questions encourage students to work independently on the score (all answers are on pp and harder questions are in pink). Part of a set of PP analysing the whole piece with homework tasks.

A complete analysis of Section A from Bach’s Badinerie set work from Eduqas GCSE Music. This is at least 3 full lessons with differentiated tasks and worksheets which ensures students annotate their scores correctly. There is also a summary lesson to test their learning at the end of the analysis and performance. Performance parts that have been used are readily available by the examination board.

1 lesson fully analysing the introduction of Beethoven’s Piano Sonata in C Minor. A differentiated homework task is also available focused on students comparing Beethoven to another piece (Qu 9 on the exam). All pp is differentiated with success criteria and analysis questions encourage students to work independently on the score (all answers are on pp and harder questions are in pink). Part of a set of pps analysing the full work with homework tasks.

15 exam style questions (one for each poem) for the Power and Conflict section of the AQA examination. If you would like to purchase the revision grid as well as the questions, follow the link below: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/power-and-conflict-planning-responses-to-15-exam-questions-using-a-revision-grid-11538288

A complete analysis of the Section B from Bach’s Badinerie set work from Eduqas GCSE Music. This is at least 3 full lessons with differentiated tasks and worksheets which ensures students annotate their scores correctly. There is also a summary lesson to test their learning at the end of the analysis and performance. Performance parts that have been used are readily available by the examination board.

Instead of buying my power and conflict revision cards, why not download this template for free and have a go at creating your own personal revision cards. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/power-and-conflict-revision-cards-12107049 Alternatively try the full power and conflict bundle with lessons, model essays and lots more revision resources and writing frames. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/power-and-conflict-bundle-2018-11881499

A differentiated learning journey exploring Scrooge in Stave 1 and 2 with accompanying resources. Contains instructions to follow at tough, tougher and toughest level to encourage students to explore the character independently. Also includes: A timeline revision activity for A Christmas Carol that asks students to offer 3 layers of analysis for 13 key Scrooge quotations to help track his transformation in the novel from a solitary miser to a redeemed philanthropist. A01: What is the meaning of the quotation? A02: What is the impact of words/methods? A03: What is Dickens’ message in this quotation? Comprehensive answer sheet is included. I give this out at the end of the lesson so students can compare their answers to it. Ideal revision activity in the run up to the May examinations.

A grade 9 exam response answering a question about Scrooge’s fears in A Christmas Carol. I have also included a writing frame that I used with a much lower ability class (target grades 4 and 5).

Differentiated activity for building word power. Bronze:Ffind words in the wordsearch Silver: Find definitions of words Gold: Use the words in a paragraph Diamond: Identify spelling strategies to prepare for a spelling test

A template for a simple activity to help revise the parts of speech.

A list of evaluative adjectives for writing of a review of a film or book.

Differentiated resources which aid students in developing the harmony of an original idea. This was originally used over 3 lessons with a sixth form class but could also be used with GCSE students. Students must firstly define harmonic development methods (definitions provided). They must then identify how this looks by using musical examples. The gold task then asks students to apply at least one method to their own composition. All worksheets are in word so they can be further adapted in order to differentiate for your students.

Lesson introducing students to 24 ambitious adjectives to describe the harsh conditions in Antarctica. Starter: Find the words in the word search New information: Find a synonym for each word Construct: Write a paragraph using the adjectives Apply: Find a spelling strategy to remember how to spell each word Review: Spelling test

A series of 3 lessons which focus on the key aspects (textures and other musical features) which can be found in Baroque and Classical Music. There is an element of theoretical knowledge and then putting these ideas into practice through composition. The final lesson asks students to react to feedback for either the Baroque or Classical style they have composed. All tasks are differentiated with success criteria and worksheets are attached so students can save their notes for composition and revision.

A revision sheet that explores the character of Snowball from Animal Farm in detail. It includes a thesis style introduction and then makes thoughtful comments on 11 key Snowball quotations from across the novel.

A worksheet to encourage students to think in an allegorical way to introduce the themes in Animal Farm by George Orwell. Using characters in a typical school, they consider which animal would best represent each of the stock school characters. They then write a short story in which the animal students take over the running of the animal school.

A useful revision tool to revise themes and key extracts in Animal Farm.

I use these as final revision lessons for Lord of the Flies. I introduce 6 big ideas and ask students to complete a mind map by linking points, quotes and context to each BIG IDEA. They use my attached top 50 quotation sheet and knowledge organiser sheet to help them do this. I then model my answers for each BIG IDEA which appear one by one on the mouse click so you can talk through them. Also contains a detailed PowerPoint and accompanying worksheet for developing detailed grade 9 style explorations of key quotations covering the 5 main characters. Also contains a lesson or series of lessons covering how to plan a response on 6 main characters using a grid and 4 high grade exemplar responses. Update: also now includes a detailed lesson on how to write thesis style statements.