Basic tasks for gathering five original starting points.

Quick revision or starter activity for "Since You Been Gone" (Ballard/Rainbow). This is a one slide powerpoint with all music fully embedded. Simply click on the revision focus question and the music will play. All musical examples are edited and short in length - you will not be hearing the full track! All examples are from AOS1 area or linked to Hard Rock Anthems OR Russ Ballard. Clicking on a new question will stop the current music and start the next track. This was created in the latest version of powerpoint - this is where it will work best. There may be playing issues if you open in a previous version of powerpoint. No answers included as they are all self explanatory.

Basic explanation of building root position triads followed by first and second inversions. Clear and simple.

Initial composition brief planning, linked to MAD T SHIRT elements. Super useful for focusing on those all important elements.

This is a revision booklet designed to be used in registration / non music sessions. There are 10 sets of 10 short questions on the set work - Since You Been Gone - with each referencing a section of the score. All answers included along with a lead sheet to show full structure. We have been using this is Year 11 Registration sessions to remind our colleagues how demanding this GCSE is!

This is a single sheet with quick reference point for Garageband. Everything clearly labelled.

This is a single sheet to prompt discussion points and remind learners of what is required for each of the Eduqas Briefs for 2017-2018. Space for initial ideas / discussions points as well as pros and cons for each brief. I'm using this with my students as a starting point so they can select a brief that is right for them!

This is a new style monitoring report designed for learners to reflect on their behaviour and progress in lessons. It is uploaded as a powerpoint document so that you can easily adapt it for your own school and learners. It is absolutely designed for learners to make the biggest contribution to - and reflect on why they are being monitored. I have used this report sparingly and after a detailed conversation with learners who have responded well. On the back is clear information from the Department for Education - clearly identifying that learners have the right to learn and the sanctions available to schools. You can included your own behaviour for learning agreement underneath. This is working well with my learners - I would welcome your feedback.

This is a 12 page booklet to support students in their work for Unit 204ta - Instrumental Study. All tasks explained clearly with full grading criteria from RSL.

Student booklet with all tasks.

This is our Samba Drumming Knowledge Organiser. Key words, Key elements and focused listening.

Course summary for GCSE Music learners. Breakdown of the course contents as well as how the listening examination marks are awarded.

This is an eleven - part question, based on the unaccompanied vocal track "English Curse" by Frank Turner. A range of key words are included here to develop general listening skills and test understanding. Full question sheet is included as a PDF document with accompanying answers. No MP3 track is included here - a YOUTUBE link is provided at the top of the sheet.

Exploring Musical Composition Booklet

This is our "*** Knowledge Organiser "*** for our first unit of work with year 7 in Key Stage 3 Music. It includes our key words, focused listening and other useful reference material. It is designed to be visually interesting and link to our main musical elements using MAD T SHIRTS. It encourages the use of Look, cover, write, check for key words. Hope you find it useful!

20 Composers of Film Music for display. A wide range of composers has been included here. Clear image of composer, a range of compositions included. Useful for display or discussion.

A Poweropint document with the Eduqas composition briefs for 2018-2019. The final slide included here looks at all four briefs with an opportunity to make simple comments on strengths and weaknesses for each.

Three documents covering marking for OCR Creative Task, Performing and Composing. Useful for sharing with learners and understanding how marks are awarded.

A short set of questions so that you can get to know your new Year 7’s quickly. I use this alongside a baseline listening quiz activity. Basic, but really helpful to find out what else they have experience of!

A range of A4 posters to support SPaG in the music room.