Revision resource for the film Boyhood, but can be adapted for other films

Blank template and Curley example for students to use to create their own revision knowledge organisers. Can be done at class or at home. Sections include: placement for images key quotes contextual links key events links to themes ambitious vocabulary to describe

A fully resourced, 43 slide revision guide with relevant theorists, exemplars, past paper questions and tasks. Can be used in class or at home. Areas covered are: Industry Media Language Representation Audiences

Here is a list of key words with definitions for students to learn. Suitable for all specs.

5 lessons looking at key sequence analysis, ideological approaches and applying narrative theories. Suitable for Eduqas/WJEC Film Studies

Fandom theory with links to video games. Games included are: GTA The Sims Tomb Raider Includes: summary of theory, videos, links to games and comprehension questions

A six-lesson pack covering lessons on: key sequence analysis meaning and response narrative (including theory) context ideology All suitable for Eduqas/WJEC A level.

Here is a detailed, 27 page revision guide for the video games section of the examination, exploring industry, audiences, representation and Media language. Summary of key theorists and links to games are included, with a section on how to structure and answer as well as an exemplar band 5 response to a past paper question. Games of study are GTA 5 and The Sims 4. Ideal for revision, blended learning, hand outs, catch-up work etc.

A response that received 19/20 on the exam.

A 24 slide lesson (could be done over two looking at gender representation in Men’s Health magazine and the website, with coverage of theorists (Gauntlett, van zoonen, bell hooks and Connell. Lots of examples to promote discusssion and getting students to apply their understanding of the theory. Ideal for WJEC/Eduqas

Here is a concise list of the theorists needed for WJEC/Eduqas Media, complete with a bullet-point summary of the theory. Useful to give students for revision.

A PowerPoint exploring Gaquntlett’s identity theory and linking to The SIMS and Grand Theft Auto. For teaching of the WJEC/Eduqas specification for Media

A comment bank for English teachers to use when writing reports. Contains strengths and areas for development for reading, writing and speaking and listening.

A fully resourced lesson using John Cooper Clarke’s “I Wanna Be Yours” and “Valentine” by Carol Ann Duffy as examples. Students get the opportunity to write their own sonnets. Perfect for Valentine’s Day! My name is Carl and I have been teaching now for 10+ years. I am a teacher of English, Media and Film Studies from KS3 to KS5. I love creating my own lessons and resources and want to share them with you if you are in a pinch. Hopefully my lessons help engage your pupils and help them progress whilst saving you precious time!

A whole unit of work that can be done over a term to go with the the WJEC/Eduqas Global Film section. A 24 page booklet with questions and activities that are designed to analyse each part of the film, section by section. Additional revision pages are added onto the end. I have also attached the accompanying PowerPoint to support.

How to approach the 10 mark extract question, looking at Shelia. It also has a started task looking at a real-life murder case. Full PPT and resources provided. Used for an observation. For WJEC GCSE paper

A lesson judged to be outstanding covering a George and Lennie extract question. It contains a full PPT, model marking exercise, extract and a starter activity looking at quotation analysis.

for WJEC A-Level specification, including: GTA Tomb Raider The Sims All main theroists explained with activities encouraging students to apply the theory to the games.