6 sets of revision cards on the following 6 themes in Macbeth:
Kingship
Macbeth’s fears
Supernatural
Motif of blood
Guilt
Ambition
Each set has 6 key quotations analysed in detail to meet the requirements for A01, A02 and A03.
Includes a version in pdf and editable word format.
8 student friendly high-quality literacy worksheets to support students at KS2/3.
1. Embedded clauses
2. Subordinate clauses
3. Sentences and fragments
4. Semi colons
5. Apostrophes
6. Parts of speech part 1
7. Parts of speech part 2
8. Colon
A grade 9 style response about an original exam question looking at how Dickens presents Scrooge’s anxieties/fears. Includes grade and examiner comment.
This resource carefully selects 20 key quotations from across the play (that link to multiple themes so could be used to suit a range of questions) and provides analysis linking to the A01, A02 and A03 objectives. There is also a blank template for students to see how much they already know about the quotations before going through the model explanations.
Also contains a top 30 quotations aimed at lower ability.
A resource which compares the set work of Wicked to 2 other pieces in preparation for the essay question (question 9). The scores for the unfamiliar pieces are attached. The links to audio are on the pp along with ideas and plans for each of the 2 questions. This could take 2 lessons (along with writing the essays) or be the preparation for an assessment or homework.
There is differentiated success criteria which shows students how to access higher bands.
A document with a summary of the Samba Em Preludio set work on less than 2 sides of A4 with the main features students need to know for the exam (this is in prose). There are 17 differentiated questions where answers can be found in the text. Lower grade questions ask students to recall musical facts. Higher grade questions require students to analyse and evaluate the musical facts in order to answer questions on context as well (in preparation for AO4 on the essay).
Ideal for revision lesson, homework or a cover lesson. Answers are provided.
A document with a summary of the Afro Celt movement on2 sides of A4 with the main features students need to know for the exam (this is in prose). There are 20 differentiated questions where answers can be found in the text. Lower grade questions ask students to recall musical facts. Higher grade questions require students to analyse and evaluate the musical facts in order to answer questions on context as well (in preparation for AO4 on the essay).
Ideal for revision lesson, homework or a cover lesson. Answers are provided.
Revision poster for students based on the stage and screen set works for the Edexcel Music GCSE: Wicked ‘Defying Gravity’ and Star Wars.
Each poster summarises the key features of melody, instrumentation, structure, texture, harmony/tonality and rhythm and tempo. As well as key features there are also links to context and bar numbers with evidence.
These are ideal for students to use for revision.
Revision poster for students based on the instrumental set works for the Edexcel Music GCSE: Bach Concerto Grosso and Beethoven piano sonata.
Each poster summarises the key features of melody, instrumentation, structure, texture, harmony/tonality and rhythm and tempo. As well as key features there are also links to context and bar numbers with evidence.
These are ideal for students to use for revision.
Revision poster for students based on the vocal set works for the Edexcel Music GCSE: Queen ‘Killer Queen’ and Purcell.
Each poster summarises the key features of melody, instrumentation, structure, texture, harmony/tonality and rhythm and tempo. As well as key features there are also links to context and bar numbers with evidence.
These are ideal for students to use for revision.
A series of 2 lessons which use the elements from Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto as a stimulus for a composition task which encourages use of theme and variation (original music also provided).
All instrumental parts and composition tasks are differentiated and Sibelius files are also provided.
PowerPoints for the lessons are available with differentiated and push your thinking tasks.
A series of 3 lessons which use the motif from Beethoven’s 5th Symphony to as a stimulus for a rhythmic and ensemble performance.
All instrumental parts are differentiated and Sibelius files are also provided.
PowerPoints for the 3 lessons are available with differentiated and push your thinking tasks.
Handy revision sheet that tries to make thoughtful comments about 13 key quotations from across the novel about the island setting in Lord of the Flies.
Character sheet which analyses and strives to make thoughtful comments about 10 key Jack quotations in Lord of the Flies. Also includes a thesis style introduction.
Revision poster for students based on the fusion set works for the Edexcel Music GCSE: Afro Celt and Samba em Preludio.
Each poster summarises the key features of melody, instrumentation, structure, texture, harmony/tonality and rhythm and tempo. As well as key features there are also links to context and bar numbers with evidence.
These are ideal for students to use for revision.
Resources aimed at guiding students on how to structure exam resonses. Contains 4 partially completed exam responses for students to complete.
There are 2 versions.
The easier version includes the recommendation quotations and students add the inferences.
The harder version requires students to select the quotations themselves before adding the inferences.
Students can use the included top 100 quotation sheet to help them complete the harder version.
The 4 topics are as follows:
Macbeth and Lady Macbeth’s marriage
Banquo
Macbeth’s fears
Violence
Also contains a guide on how to write a thesis-style introduction using a simple easy to imitate 3 part formula.
‘A thesis-style introduction that demonstrates your understanding of the question can be a really helpful way of starting your answer. It shows that you are ‘in charge’ of your essay and that you know what you think. It can provide a strong foundation for the rest of the essay. Keep referring back to the introduction to create a coherent response.’ AQA examiner’s report 2022
Creating a thesis-style introduction is a challenge for many students but is essential in helping students to reach levels 4-6 in the mark scheme. I have produced a simple 3 point structure to help students quickly generate a thesis statement in timed exam conditions. There is an example of the 3 point structure being used and then students attempt to imitate the structure for 4 other exam-style questions.
Grade 9 response analysing the character of Jack and how his character develops in the novel.
Formatted to fit neatly onto one page.
Also contains a Jack top 10 quotation revision page.
5 lessons on the following 5 characters from Lord of the Flies:
Ralph
Piggy
Jack
Roger
Simon
All 5 lessons include detailed exploration of a range of quotations to prepare students for answering an exam question about the character. Also contains a printable revision sheet with key quotations for each character. Also includes some grade 9 model responses.
Also contains an activity where students complete 4 partially completed exam responses. This is differentiated with an easier and harder version depending on the ability of your group.
Also contains a lesson on how to write thesis style character introductions.