This resource comprises of three lessons exploring Question 1 and 2 in the OCR A-level exam. Each lesson is planned for a duration of 70/80 minutes, thus three double lessons in total. All lessons explore theory, paragraph planning, exam questions, mark scheme,and exemplars.

This resource comprises of two lessons (each lesson is planned for a duration of 70/80 minutes, thus two double lessons). The lessons explore Media Language and Representation.

This resourse comprises of two lessons, each lesson planned for 160 minutes, thus four single lessons in total. The first lesson explores political contexts, representations of political context and the difference between a Tabloid and Broadsheet. The second lesson explores media language, codes and conventions and exam questions

This resource comprises of three lesson (each lesson is planned for a duration of 80 minutes, thus three double lessons). This resource explores contexts, media language and representation.

This double lesson (2h40mins) covers the following: Onwership/Industry Key information on Humans Conglomerates/ Vertical and horizontal integration Marketing and Advertising Exam question practice Theory Application

This resource comprises of a PowerPoint presentation on Radio 1 Launch Day in relation to the Industry theoretical framework of media. The PowerPoint includes the following: Specification requirements Assessment objectives Short video with link on The launch of radio with questions and answers First 26 minutes of the radio show with questions, worksheet and answers Article on the launch day with questions and a challenge question with answers (one for low able students too) Licence fee document with questions and answers Mindmap on the public funding influence the type of content a broadcaster can produce Explanation on how the show met the remit Reflection questions with the answers Creative group task Extension and challenge questions with answers Recap quiz Higher order thinking questions with answers Homework Short video on pirate radio for wider understanding with questions, with answers Information on Tony Blackburn with worksheet for students to fill in Group work on DJs, with question prompts, worksheet and suggested answers 10 words activity on a description of the DJ’s presenting style Mindmap activity on how the DJs added to the success of Radio 1 Independent activity with questions and answers for self-assessment Exam question with paragraph structure, sentence starters, grade 9 exemplar and mark scheme RAGs assessment

This quiz comprises of a PowerPoint Presentation. The presentation includes a quiz on The Lego Movie poster campaign and UK TV trailer set text in relation to the following areas of the theoretical framework of media: Contexts, Media Language, Representations and Audiences.

This resource comprises of a PowerPoint presentation focusing on The Lego Movie in relation to industry theoretical framework of media. The PowerPoint comprises of the following: Specification links Assessment objectives Key information Tasks with worksheets and answers Article links with questions and answers Video links with questions and answers Creative production tasks with questions and answers Recap questions with answers Homework tasks Reflection questions with answers Exam questions with exam structure, sentence starters and mark scheme

This resource comprises of a PowerPoint presentation focusing on The Lego Movie poster campaign and UK TV trailer in relation to audiences theoretical framework of media. The PowerPoint comprises of the following: Specification links Assessment objectives Key information Tasks with worksheets and answers Article links with questions and answers Video links with questions and answers Creative production tasks with questions and answers Recap questions with answers Homework tasks Reflection questions with answers Uses and gratifications theory Stuart Hall Reception theory Passive vs Active audiences

This resource comprises of PowerPoint Presentations and worksheets on BLACKPINK How You Like That on the dancefloor CSP in relation to the audiences theoretical framework of media. The PowerPoint includes the following: Specification requirements Assessment objectives How the music video uses visual appeal to target the audience: questions with answers Audience profile task with worksheet and answers Video link to the music video with questions and answers Fill in the blanks activity with answers Recap quiz Table activity on expected audio and visual elements in pop music video with answers Worksheet activity with answers Group work on social media and audience appeal Short paragraph with sentence starters Reflection questions with answers Uses and gratifications theory with questions, worksheet and answers Mind map activity on how the music video contributes to the listeners’ identity with answers Stuart Hall’s Reception Theory with questions, worksheet and answers Passive and Active audiences and exploration on whether audiences are passive or active Research on how marketing was used to appeal to audiences Exam question with paragraph structure, sentence starters, exemplar and mark scheme

This resource comprises of PowerPoint Presentations and worksheets on BLACKPINK How You Like That on the dancefloor CSP in relation to the contexts theoretical framework of media. The PowerPoint includes the following: Specification requirements Assessment objectives Contextual information on Black Pink How You Like That Video link on how the music video breaks records with information Video link to the teasers with more information Video link to Black Pink reality tv show Video link dance performance video Video link to music video and tasks with worksheet and answers Screenshots of the csp with other music videos and tasks, with worksheet and answers Information on the role of music videos in the noughties Video link to the role of music videos with tasks Mindmap on how the music video reflects the changing role in the digital landscape with answers Article link with questions and answers Recap quiz Difference between independent and mainstream music videos/artists with worksheet and answers Two video links to manufactured k-pop groups Information on how Blackpink reflects industry-manufactured bands Reflection questions with challenge questions for more able and answers Still from the music video and tasks on how it reflects global cultural values Mindmap on cultural messages conveyed Worksheet on gender and ethnicity representations with answers Group work on global cultural inclusivity vs culture as a commercial tool with prompt questions and asnwers Creative task Homework

This resource comprises of PowerPoint Presentations and worksheets on Arctic Monkeys I bet you look good on the dancefloor CSP in relation to the audience theoretical framework of media. The PowerPoint includes the following: Specification requirements Assessment objectives Audience categories and Arctic Monkeys traits match up NRS social grades Psychographic groups Audience profile activity Audience profile exemplar How Arctic Monkey’s targets audience - worksheet with answers Other ways Arctic Monkey’s targets audiences with answers Independent study with questions and answers Recap quiz Group activity on how much control Arctic Monkeys likely exercised over their image in the video with question prompts and answers Reflection questions with answers Mind map on how much control Arctic Monkeys have over their image with answers Information on Arctic Monkeys Questions with answers Uses and gratifications theory with worksheet and answers Stuart Hall Reception theory with worksheet and answers Mind map on how the music video contributes to the listener’s identity with answers The pleasures and rewards for audience members with answers Exam question, with paragraph structure, sentence starters, exemplar, and mark scheme

This resource comprises of a PowerPoint presentation on the Tatler magazine CSP in relation to the Representation theoretical framework of media. The PowerPoint includes the following: Specification requirements Assessment objectives Tatler product contexts Investigation on representations of individuals, groups, places, issues, and ideas on the front cover with answers Mindmap on how Tatler represent social class, luxury, and gender with answers Group work on representation groups with prompts, worksheets and answers Individual work with questions and answers on representations Recap quiz Table activity on conventional and unconventional representations on gender with answers Definition of stereotype with worksheet activity on how Tatler conforms to or subverts common female stereotypes with answers Introduction to Stuart Hall representation theory Mindmap on ethnic minority representations in media, application to Tatler with answers and worksheet Exploration and evaluation on underrepresentation and misrepresentation on the Tatler front cover with worksheet and answers Mindmap on groups that are and are not represented on the front cover with answers Group work on representations on age, class, ethnicity and gender with worksheet and answers Exam question, with prompts, pargraph structure, sentence starters, low able fill in the blanks activity, exemplar and mark scheme Independent activity on audience appeal, identity and engagement with self assess answers

This resource comprises of a PowerPoint Presentation on The Times CSP in relation to the Audiences theoretical framework of media. The presentation includes the following: Specification Requirements Assessment Objectives Exploration on key terms for audience theoretical framework NRS Social grades, psychographics Create audience profile for Daily Mirror and The Times; Comparison questions with some answers The Times audience profile exemplar Mindmap activity on how The Times attracts and maintains their audiences with answers/suggestions Reflection questions with research tasks with answers Recap quiz Activity on Uses and gratifications theory with worksheets, group tasks and answers Passive vs Active audiences exploration with suggestions/answers Reflection/challenge questions on passive vs active audiences in relation to The Times with answers Stuart Hall reception theory, introduction, tasks, worksheets and answers Exam question with paragraph structure, sentence starters, exemplar and mark scheme Low ability fill in the blanks activity Extension tasks for more able students

This resource comprises of a PowerPoint Presentation focused on the contexts of The Times CSP. It includes the following: Specification requirements Assessment objectives Mind map activity on British Politics with answers and challenge question Information on the significance of political context in newspapers Video link on Boris Johnson with questions Character profile activity on Boris Johnson with exemplar Information on key figures on the front page and double page spread COP 26 video link with questions Information on COP 26 Video link on fishing dispute Johnson and Macron with questions Information on fishing dispute Video link on Alok Sharma’s hypocrisy Recap quiz Video link on left wing vs right wing with worksheet and answers Infographic sheet on political spectrum Political bias activity with answers Mindmap on centre-right political stance Recap quiz Key terms linked to Centre-right political ideology and analysis on front page and double page with answers Independent study on The Times and political leanings with answers 6 marker exam question with paragraph structure, sentence starters, mark scheme, fill in the blank paragraph for low ability, exemplar Questions about press freedom and its importance with answers Video link on fourth estate with questions, with answers Mindmap on benefits and harmfulness of press freedom Group activity on benefits and harmfulness of press freedom, with prompts and worksheet Reflection questions on press intrusion, ethics and working practices of newspaper journalists Recap quiz

This resources comprises of the following: A powerPoint lesson Worksheet (With extension and some challenge tasks) Worksheet for more able (with extension and challenge tasks) Worksheet for less able (Scaffolded questions and simplified activities) Homework Document with two activities Fareshare website analysis Video post analysis Social media pages document This was created on google docs and slides so their might be some issues with formatting. The PowerPoint lesson includes the following: Specification Requirements Assessment Objectives Research activity for contexts Analysis of MR official website: homepage Match up activity for website features/ familiarisation with key terminology Analysis of genre features Exam question with exemplar, paragraph structure, mark scheme Creative website task Recap Quiz Social media analysis, Group activity with exemplars Reflection Questions Exploration of Semiotic Theory Semiotic analysis and evaluation task with exemplars In depth semiotic theory study In depth semiotic theory task Semiotic theory quiz Exam Question Peer Assessment with mark scheme and feedback sheet Creative social media task Consolidation quiz RAGS assessment

This comprehensive lesson, spanning a minimum of two hours, aims to develop students’ listening, research, critical thinking, and communication skills concerning cultural differences. The lesson is structured as follows: Introduction to Cultural Differences: Students reflect on their own experiences to initiate understanding. Pair Conversations: Engage in guided discussions on predetermined conversation topics. Video Analysis and Inference: Students watch videos and respond to questions, fostering analytical thinking and comprehension. Group Discussion: Further exploration through another video, prompting group discussions to deepen understanding. Debate Preparation: Students form groups and receive debate topics, preparing arguments collaboratively. Debate: Group leaders will debate and students will vote for the argument that won Self-Recording: Culmination with students individually recording responses to a series of questions, reinforcing comprehension and articulation skills. This lesson offers a holistic approach to exploring and engaging with cultural diversity through speaking and listening

This resource comprises of a 80 minutes double lesson focusing on the analysis and evaluation of media language as well as the influence of social and cultural contexts. The lesson includes the following: DO NOW starter activity on research of TLC and the term intertextuality Explanation of Intertextuality and some examples Background contexts on TLC Video information on HIV/AIDS in the 90s and information on how the music video is influenced by this context Watch the video Video information on Street violence in the 90s and information on how the music video is influenced by this context Intertextuality in the music video Explanation of the term iconography Group discussion on how romance/love iconography is used in the music video Lyrics illustration Music codes and conventions and how it’s used in the music video Media language analysis independent work Media language analysis answers and self mark Media language analysis group work Exam question sentence starters for less able

This resource comprises of PowerPoint Presentations and worksheets on The Lego Movie Video Game Set Text in relation to the Industry theoretical framework of media. The PowerPoint includes the following: Specification requirements Assessment objectives Contextual Information A multitude of questions and activities with answers and worksheets Mixed activities pair, groups and independent Video and article links Key words with definitions Differentiated tasks Extension tasks Homework tasks Creative and production activities Case studies Exam question, with paragraph structure, sentence starters, exemplar and mark scheme Recap quiz

This resource comprises of PowerPoint Presentations and worksheets on Arctic Monkeys I bet you look good on the dancefloor CSP in relation to the industry theoretical framework of media. The PowerPoint includes the following: Specification requirements Assessment objectives Key media industry terminology list Activity on what makes Arctic Monkeys IBYLGOTD in comparison to other music videos in the 2000s with answers Contextual information Video link to how the music industry works with questions and answers Worksheet activity on the difference between mainstream and independent music/videos with answers Infornation on how signing with Domino record label was different from the traditional model Video link to Limewire and bullet point note-taking task Information on Limewire Information on Myspace Recap quiz Video link to the music video with activities and answers Minamap activity on ‘Why would a low-budget live performance video appeal to fans in 2005?’ Article link on Domino Record with questions and answers One word fact file worksheet with answers Reflection questions with answers Activity on artist led changes and industry changes with answers Pair activity on case studies on artist led changes Mindmap on ‘How did Arctic Monkeys’ independent approach challenge traditional ownership and regulation in the music industry?’ with answers Research activity on technological changes Independent study on technological changes and its impact on Arctic Monkeys IBYLGOTD with answers Exam questions with paragraph structure, sentence starters, exemplar fill in the blanks for low able students and mark scheme Activity on guess the age rating Information on BBFC and OFCOM Link to BBFC website and information on online music videos Activity on guess the age rating using BBFC guide lines Mindmap activity with answers Reflection questions with answers for low able and more able students Recap quiz Homework Extension tasks