A basic Music Exam marked out 20 based on the Elements of Music: Rhythm and Pitch. Ideal for Year 7 or students learning to read and write music.

KS3 / KS4 Songwriting Scheme of Work. The unit is broken down into student ability levels HIGH (HAT), MIDDLE (MAT) and LOW (LAT) to support individual progress through learning. Chord Sheets and an opening presentation for the first lesson. There is also a "Progress Bingo" card for students to monitor their progress as they complete the task. This lesson can work within a number of contexts including a single lesson (although expectations of what they complete should be considered), a scheme of work lasting up to 6 lessons, or as workshop material for an Extra Curricular Day. It would be worth modelling some examples of good pop songs taken from YouTube to demonstrate what students are trying to achieve.

Theme and Variations Scheme of work suitable for KS3 first time use of Sibelius. Including all Sibelius Files, Overview, Worksheet to monitor progress through student self reflection and peer review. A marking sheet for teachers and students to complete demonstrating conversation between teacher-student-peers (there is also a SAMPLE to project to students so they know what to do). Learning Support Assistant booklet to hand out so that they are able to better support the students they are working with in Music. This has been tried and tested - not only has it been successful with students but has also received outstanding feedback when observed due to student and teacher monitoring and use of LSA.

Guidance on how to answer question 2 of the OCR Music examination relating to Programme Music using literacy correctly to achieve top marks. You will also need the following extract to use this resource during a lesson... Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 7 (Prelude) from 1.26-3.20.