8 sheets, one for each set work. Exercises that can be done for revision, home learning or as a class starter activity. Match the element of music to the correct sentence. Useful two- fold exercise to help retain the definitions of the elements of music and the kinds of words that are expected, and for memorising points about the set work.

A powerpoint in PDF and pptx formats to teach songwriting over a 7 week period. Although this is prepared for the Edexcel GCSE Music course, it can also be used for other levels and exam boards. 50 slides for 7 weeks of lessons where students will create a portfolio that they can use to get ideas for their composition. The idea is that students can build a bank of ideas that are personalised and differentiated to help them construct a song in a way that feels natural to them. Week 1: Style Week 2: Structure Week 3: Lyrics Week 4: Rhythm Week 5: Harmony Week 6: Melody Week 7: Instrumentation

A powerpoint in 2 formats: pdf and pptx for the complete teaching on topic of jazz and blues. 46 detailed slides with listening, performing and composing activities, musical context and assessment. Some slides use information from Musical Futures.

Vocabulary sheets with key words for each of the 18 set works in the Listening and Appraising component of the course. Vocabulary sheets for students to fill in definitions for each keyword within elements of music. Vocabulary sheet with definitions for each key word. Resources could be used for teachers, student revision or as posters.

This is the extended version of the tasks with more ideas and templates that students can use for each section. With Christmas around the corner, who doesn’t like to have Christmas themed learning activities? Host a Christmas talk show. A fun group activity that can be done in school or through home learning. Encourage students to research, work independently, work in teams, be creative and enjoy learning about different Christmas traditions. Host an interview Make decorations This or that games Bake snacks Have an ‘awards’ ceremony Organise live music Think of charities and ways to encourage solidarity. Students can go off track and add anything they might enjoying preparing. The project can be delivered as a live performance, video recording, Poster presentation or written plan.

A powerpoint with 51 slides in pptx and pdf covering different aspects of Victorian music, composers from the era, musicals set around this time and inventions. Eg. Oliver, My Fair Lady, Sweeney Todd, Gilbert and Sullivan, A Christmas Carol.

A booklet with 11 pages on the life of Cleopatra. Booklet includes: Fact file Questions Essay task True or false Vocabulary list Activities Spanish version: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12646903

Project Based Learning in Music with a holistic approach, incorporating drama and media. Can be done in school or for home learning. Student led. A fun music project for students to attempt and be as creative as they wish. Detailed step by step activities. ‘Get ready to host your own music program where you decide each of the sections. Host music interviews Play games such as ‘This or that’ or ‘Name a song that…’ Have live performances Present awards Submit the work written out or as a video, poster, audios. Freedom for students to be as creative as they like in this music project.

3 worksheets: Elements of Music, The Blues, Popular Music. Unscramble the words and match them to the definitions. A good lesson starter or revision exercise.

4 tests on the elements of music and basic theory and harmony to test your students’ knowledge.

A powerpoint on the different areas within Conventions of Pop: Rock n Roll Rock anthems Pop Ballads Solo Artists Content taken from the OCR workbook. Homework tasks Youtube videos Class Exercises In 2 formats: pptx and pdf.

A complete lesson on the elements of music to deliver to a Key Stage 3 class including: a powerpoint a worksheet for students to complete while following the powerpoint the same worksheet with the definitions already written to allow for differentiation. a lesson plan a homework activity: analyse the elements of music in a song of the students choice. this also has an extended task, again for differentiation. a group activity: compose a birthday song.

A powerpoint presentation in 2 formats: pptx and PDF with a complete teaching of Beethoven’s Pathetique. 20 slides including videos, the elements of music for score annotation and wider listening ideas with a homework task. A student booklet to be used alongside the powerpoint for filling in during lessons. Contains exercises, questions to consider, homework tasks and an essay question. A wider listening sheet with the kind of points they can mention for exams. A sheet with a summary of the elements of music, in a condensed format. A sheet with the key words for each element of music in a poster format. A sheet for students to fill in the definitions of key words. A vocabulary sheet with the definitions of each word. A revision exercise sheet for students to use. Match the correct element of music to the sentences about the set work. All notes taken from The Pearson Support Guide and Edexcel resources.

2 Sheets, one for rhythmic dictation and one for melodic dictation. Tips for students to put into practice when preparing for the dictation section of the exam. Geared towards Edexcel GCSE and A level, but can also be used for any examining board.

Conventions of pop revision exercises for the 4 areas of study: Rock and roll Rock anthems Pop Ballads Solo artists Match the element of music to the correct phrase. 4 worksheets. Helpful for the revision of musical features for each era and understanding the musical elements.

12 Worksheets on the different areas within conventions of pop. rock and roll rock anthems ballads solo artists Features in the music for 4 different songs and artists of each area of study. (4 worksheets) Worksheets to fill in for students to choose their own songs to study. Students to study the context of the song and fill in features for the different elements of music. (4 worksheets) Listening diary blank worksheets to fill in students’ own pieces. Some information used from the OCR book and BBC Bitesize.

8 page booklet with different tasks to help students keep track of their progress in performance and practise in a productive way. Pages include: Tips on how to practise. Different areas to work on. Practice checklist Practice diary Ways to analyse others’ performances. Questions for reflection Works for any exam board, for GCSE and/or A level Music. Many tips taken from marking schemes.

A powerpoint presentation in 2 formats: PDF and pptx. 36 slides that are useful for the complete teaching of the set work: Kate Bush- Hounds of Love. All notes taken from The Pearson Support Guide. Youtube videos Analysis of each element Questions to consider Wider listening ideas with a task for students to complete. Some wider listening ideas with points you can mention about in an essay. This can be used as a poster or handouts for your students. A basic summary of the main points you can mention about for the songs in Hounds of Love, taken from The Pearson Support Guide. These are a starting point without bar numbers to be used for revision. Students should refer to their scores to put in context the examples. A worksheet with the key words to remember for each of the elements of music. A worksheet for students to fill in the definitions of keywords. A worksheet with the keywords and definitions. Exercise sheet that can be used as a starter activity or for home revision. Match the elements of music to the correct sentence.

A basic summary of the main points you can mention about for the pieces in Psycho, taken from The Pearson Support Guide. These are a starting point without bar numbers. Students should refer to their scores to put in context the examples. Some wider listening ideas with points you can mention about in an essay. This can be used as a poster or handouts for your students. A powerpoint presentation in 2 formats: pptx y pdf with the complete teaching of the setwork. Includes Youtube Videos, homework tasks and notes taken from the Pearson Support Guide Vocabulary list with keywords for each element of music in the set work. Vocabulary sheet for students to fill in definitions of key words for each element of music. Vocabulary sheet with definitions. Exercise sheet that can be used as a starter activity or for home revision. Match the element of music to the correct sentences.