Part 1 - Display used in classroom to explain methods for explaining longer mark EDEXCEL GCSE questions. Part 2 - Series of key terms and subject specific words to aid students in recognition of spelling and use of language. (Specific to: Weimar & Nazi Germany, Crime & Punishment, Henry VIII & His Ministers and The Cold War).

Streamline your homework policy - and keep Ofsted happy, with this three part and six term Homework booklet.Making use of the Durrington Research School methods and the Six Principles the aim here is to ensure understanding of key words and terminology within your areas of study. How to use: Task 1 - First choose your key works (I go for six) - these can be typed into the booklet in advance or have students write them in. These can be learned as spelling with test in class. (I usually make sure 5 are subject and 1 is exam related - see examples). Task 2 - Use the four included Key Word cards to define four of the key words you have chose, Including, definition, use in a sentence and image. Task 3 - Using all six words have the students write a philological paragraph to explain the topic using their wider understanding of language and key terms. Tip: We use separate assessment books. I keep HW booklets there and mark once a term when I look at assessments.

Before, or during the teaching of the Cold War unit this lesson comes in handy to physically play out the two systems. Use this to get students thinking about the differences, which system we use and ultimately the pros and cons. Lesson 00/16 (use where its useful to you). You will need to buy sweets (starburst are best but cookies are cool too).

Another additional lesson to support wider understanding of the Cold War era. Here we focus on the disaster at Chernobyl. Why did it happen? How did two men, and 800,000 ‘bio-robots’ save the world? and what did it all mean for the fragile Soviet Union? Lesson 15/16

In order to understand the fall of the USSR can be understood in three themes. The physical actions of dissent in eastern Europe, Chernobyl and the trigger of it all, Gorby’s new thinking. In this lesson you will review what problems the USSR faced, how Gorbachev tackled these and ultimately begin to consider how this would lead to the USSR’s total collapse. Lesson 14/16

Trace the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan through this lesson. Look at the causes, major events and consequences in order to construct the narrative and assess the importance. Lesson 13/16

From SALT to SOYUZ this lesson is designed to explain all the key moments of the Detente era with analysis of the its true success. Students will gain the chronology needed for a narrative account and regularly evaluate consequence and importance to Cold War relations. Lesson 12/16

Extend your students understanding of the wider Cold War through an analysis of three proxy war case studies. Vietnam, Chile and Angola. All will aid students in recognsing the rising tensions of the Cold War (prior to Detente) and broaden their knowledge from the Eurocentric nature of most GCSE Courses. Lesson 11/16

Use this lesson to construct the narrative of Czechoslovakia’s attempt to create ‘communism with a human face’. Look at Dubcek’s reasoning, Brezhnev’s response and the American’s lack of… Lesson 10/16

USing these two lessons your students will gain through contextual knowledge of the Cuban Revolution, and historical US involvement. In part two, they will then encounter the 13 Days of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Exploring, JFK’s options, the events day by day (with significance ranking) and an overall judgement on consequences and impact on tension. Lessons 8 & 9/16

Get to know the ins and outs of the Berlin Wall, from construction to methods of escaping it. By the end, students should understand Khrushchev’s motivation, the US reaction and consequences for Berliners. Lesson 7/16

Designed to build evidence to construct a narrative account question this lesson will guide your students through the main events behind and during the uprising and then allow students to develop knowledge of the consequences through a check on tension. Lesson 6/16

Construct a narrative of the Berlin Crisis 1948-49 through this lesson. Using comprehension, stretch/ challenge and evidence judgements students will gain a clearly break down of the events of the Berlin Airlift and its significance in rising Cold War Tensions. Lesson 4/16

Ah Dollar Diplomacy - said Stalin… not me! Through this lesson you will gain the context of the late 1940s, with an ‘own knowledge’ link to the Greek Civil War. Next you will explore the reasons behind and methods of the Truman Doctrine, Marshall Aid and then finish with the Soviet Response. Lesson 3/16

Take your students on a tour of Eastern Europe circa 1946. Explore how each nation fell to communism, the fears spreading through the Oval Office and Kremlin, as well as the Telegrams that fueled them. Lesson 2/16

Get to grips with the war time alliance, the intricacy of the Tehran, Yalta and Potsdam conferences and the persona of the the big three, Oh and with a cheeky bit of Billy Joel thrown in - remember to start with slide 2! Lesson 1/16

Context is crucial - and aren’t witches a wonderful way to do it. Through this lesson you will explore the context of the Stuart age and the links between Macbeth and King James I & VI. You’re students will begin to understand the importance of this inclusion, and the examine the methodology behind such a choice. Plenty of scope for Creative Writing and Reading assessment tasks within this lesson. Lesson 05 in scheme.

Its time to start reading - where better to start than Act 1. Use this powerpoint to guide you through the opening Act of this tragedy. Begin with an interpretation task and then jump headlong into the reading (making use of the script resource). Once finished, focus on comprehension through the plenary tasks. Top tip - make use of the lighting effects on youtube, coupled with the image slides to really bring the play to life - your students will love it! Lesson 04 of scheme

Before we read Shakespeare its best to understand how to read it right? Here’s where this lesson comes in. Use this to explain the linguistic methods of the great author. Focus on the rhythm of the plays and how to make sense of his method. Lesson 03 of scheme.

Ever wanted to talk like a Tudor? Concerned your students will find it hard to differentiate between thou and thy? Well… here is the lesson for you - an introduction to the style of speech in Shakespeare’s age complete with an plenary task to truly get your ruff on for. Lesson 02 in sequence of lessons. Designed to focus on use of language, understanding specific terms and using these effectively in reading to allow for easier understanding of the play you choose to read.