Resources used to introduce rhythm to GCSE students (could be used with year 9 key stage 3). This includes performance, composition and listening all based around rhythm skills only - with a short introduction to structure and texture. This can then be extended to look at melody. All resources are differentiated with set tasks for different levels of students and begins with writing rhythms, developing them using specific development methods, performing a rhythmic piece as an ensemble and then composing a similar piece in groups. Homework individual composition is also attached as well as a feedback lesson.

Resources to support with the analysis for Samba em Preludio (verse to the end). There is also a revision grid of key feature (main answers on pp) and features linking to the 2 styles of fusion music (Latin and Jazz). Extended questions are on the pp and Edexcel resources which describe how to answer the question and model responses for an Instrumental question.

Resources to support the analysis of verse 1, 2 and guitar solo for Samba em Preludio. All music is on Sibalius 6 and worksheet have been created to break down the analysis. These are double sided A3 and also look to compare the similarities and differences between verse 1 and 2. Detailed annotations are on the powerpoints.

An introduction to Bossa Nova with differentiated tasks. A Sibelius 6 file of parts for Soul Bossa Nova and printable transposed parts.

A glossary for each of the 9 Edexcel GCSE Music Set Works. Each glossary is split into musical elements e.g. rhythm, melody, texture etc.

A list of wider listening pieces for each area of study for Edexcel GCSE Music (15 for all with you tube links except Fusions where there are 10). A focus sheet where students must research the context and listen to key musical elements in the piece of music. A differentiated success criteria is also attached - can be used for up to 50 pieces of homework across the 2 years.

Differentiated tasks based on composition of leitmotifs for film music. All using Star Wars as a stimulas. Based on melodic and harmonic development methods.

Powerpoint presentations giving detailed analysis of B30 of star wars to the end including listening questions of the first sections and introduction to rhythmic dictation using Star Wars.

Star Wars Section A and B performance parts in multiple keys and Sibelius 5 document for easy arrangement changes. Differentiated resources allowing students to perform the sections, annotate the key features and identify the differences between these sections.

Differentiated resources introducing film music and the introduction section of Star Wars Set Work. Combined with composing of leitmotifs and fanfares. Takes 3 - 4 lessons to complete.

Lord of the Flies exam question looking how tension is built up with lesson, powerpoint, objectives and indicative context to help with responding to feedback.

4 pages of worksheets looking at how Curley and Curley’s wife are presented in Chapter 2. Includes a writing frame for Curley’s Wife and a planning frame for Curley. Includes a high level model answer on Curley’s Wife. Also includes a lesson annotating the extract which first introduces Curley’s Wife.

GCSE Revision sheet containing key quotations linked to main characters and themes. Includes an answer sheet for the test on key quotations for each character. Also includes the play divided into scenes using page numbers with an activity asking students to find key quotations from each scene.

A worksheet and Powerpoint to help students answer a question on Russell’s use of dramatic irony and foreshadowing to engage the audience.

Differentiated activities on Chapter 2 with an accompanying PowerPoints Lesson 1. Understanding Chapter 2. Differentiated comprehension activity. Lesson 2. The bunkhouse. Differentiated resources leading to PEE responses. Lesson 3. Curley meets Lennie. Differentiated resources leading to PEE responses. Lesson 4: How is Curley’s Wife presented. Worksheet with writing frame.

Lessons analysing how George and Lennie are presented in Chapter 1. Includes different styles of lessons to match to different abilities/cohorts. Also includes planning sheet and model answers on George and Lennie at different levels and in different analytical styles.

A model essay written with the grade 7-9 criteria in mind. Also includes a gossip activity aimed at 10 techniques for writing analytical paragraphs.

Full lesson exploring the role of the narrator in Blood Brothers written in a TEEP style will success criteria. Includes a vocabulary building activity, a diamond ranking activity and apply questions.