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Mind the Gap

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Engaging, easy-to use, challenging lesson resources designed to help close the disadvantage gap. From print & go worksheets when you're in a rush to thoughtful assemblies when you need to impress. For busy, happy teachers who want highly motivated and productive students. Designed by a Head of Creative & Performing Arts, Head of Art and GCSE and A-level Art moderator. MA, BFA, NPQSL

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Engaging, easy-to use, challenging lesson resources designed to help close the disadvantage gap. From print & go worksheets when you're in a rush to thoughtful assemblies when you need to impress. For busy, happy teachers who want highly motivated and productive students. Designed by a Head of Creative & Performing Arts, Head of Art and GCSE and A-level Art moderator. MA, BFA, NPQSL
An Inspector Calls- English- Revision Booklet
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An Inspector Calls- English- Revision Booklet

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Just print & go! A complete 20+ page booklet to ensure your students understand all aspects of AN INSPECTOR CALLS. Includes: Exam questions Assessment Criteria Character Analysis Key Quotes Historical context of the era in which the narrative is set Summary of the plot Teaches use of PETAZL technique for effective writing… Point: This is your idea that responds to the exam task given to you. Evidence: This is a “quote” or example to support your idea and prove to the examiner that you are right. Technique: This is the language or structure technique that Priestley has used to affect the audience. Analysis: This is where you explain what effects the technique has had on the audience and what Priestley was trying to do with it. Zoom: This is where you zoom in and focus on one small part of the quote and evaluate what effect it has on the audience. Link: This is where you link back to the task and ensure you are actually answering the question
Composition
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Composition

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Use this resource to get students to understand the importance of composition in their art.
Keith Haring
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Keith Haring

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Introduce your students to Keith Haring's Art and have them creatively reinvent the middle of one of his designs. -I recommend printing out copies of the slide shown for students to work into. -I've used this lesson as a baseline Creativity Test for Year 7
Abstract Expressionism
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Abstract Expressionism

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Introduce the fascinating Art movement Abstract Expressionism to your students using this resource. Includes links to gallery websites.
Art: Drawing Birds & Iain McArthur Remote Learning Booklet
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Art: Drawing Birds & Iain McArthur Remote Learning Booklet

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I used this with my Year 9s and got some really great results back Iain McArthur and Birds Includes: A Checklist the explains clearly exactly what to do. Example outcomes A range of activities that develop … -Knowledge -Analysis -Skills …all leading to a challenging and fun final outcome This could be 2 or 3 lesson’s worth of work easily.
Propaganda Poster Power 2024 Art Exam GCSE ESA Pearson Edexcel
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Propaganda Poster Power 2024 Art Exam GCSE ESA Pearson Edexcel

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Use this resource to get your students exploring the exam theme POWER through creating their own propaganda posters. Includes: -An introduction to the history of protest Art -A variety of propaganda poster styles to choose from -Key Art vocabulary word match up activity -Examples of artists who use their Art to protest -Ethical practice in protest
Power 2024 Art GCSE Edexcel Using phone photos as a starting point
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Power 2024 Art GCSE Edexcel Using phone photos as a starting point

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I’ve designed this lesson for my students so that they come back to me with PRIMARY SOURCES that they’ve created that they can then work from. This resource includes: -Clear instructions -Possible interpretations of the theme with ideas of what to photograph -Links to an artist -Examples of good photographs -Examples and instructions of how to organise photographs in the sketchbook and how to respond to them using drawing etc.
Imaginative Drawing & Collage Abstract Art & Design Project Rhythm Line Pattern
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Imaginative Drawing & Collage Abstract Art & Design Project Rhythm Line Pattern

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Learning Objective: To use drawing and collage to create an imaginative composition. This is an accessible creative project that really gets my students into a flow state and can last for 5 to 8 lessons. I usually do it with year 8. All you need are black pens, glue sticks, A3 computer paper & collage pages (included in the download). Prep is easy- print out the collage pages and cut or trim down each A4 page into smaller collage pieces. Students then select 5 or so collage pieces to glue down and then have to fill up the page with their drawings. Includes: Clear Objectives and instructions Focus on understanding the Elements of Pattern, Line & Rhythm Assessment Rubric Examples of Outcome Pattern Inspiration Do now activity
Christmas Puzzle Pack Fun
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Christmas Puzzle Pack Fun

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1 hour+ worth of activities to get students into the spirit Includes: Word search Crossword puzzle Write a letter to Santa Maze Dot to dot Colouring in sheets Zentangle Art activity
Compassion Advent Assembly December 1st Preparing for Christmas
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Compassion Advent Assembly December 1st Preparing for Christmas

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Perfect assembly to use for the beginning of advent- week of November 25th-December 6th. I use it with years 7 through 13 but it could also work for KS2. An engaging, inspirational 15 minute advent assembly that gets students considering how they should prepare themselves for Christmas. Includes: Interesting quotes & bible passages 2 video clips to explain the symbolism of Advent Examples of how we can demonstrate compassion & kindness Slide notes for the person delivering A prayer for hope
Photography Evaluating Photos & Contact Sheets
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Photography Evaluating Photos & Contact Sheets

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Use this lesson to get your photography students earning marks for A02: 1. Identifying what makes a successful photograph 2.Selecting and evaluating their best images on their contact sheet. Includes: -RAG self-checklist for success -Key vocabulary -Direct links to Assessment Criteria -Examples of excellent photographs
Ordering Food English Language ESL EFL EAL lesson
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Ordering Food English Language ESL EFL EAL lesson

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I designed this highly interactive lesson while teaching English as a Second Language in a Korean High School. The idea is to get all students comfortable practicing speaking in English and ordering food. We used whiteboards to draw the food as part of the role play. Learning objectives: -Learn new food vocabulary -Practice ordering food -Practice counting in dollars -Understand different cultures -Match flags with countries
Product Design Booklet Entire Term DT Design Technology Quick Print Unit
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Product Design Booklet Entire Term DT Design Technology Quick Print Unit

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An entire Design Technology term in one file… print off this booklet and your KS3 students can enjoy learning about Product Design, how to draw & render using 3D geometric forms, video game design, logo design & printmaking. Includes: -30 pages of engaging, challenging activities -Assessment Criteria -Extended writing task -Self & peer assessment checkpoints -Teacher feedback checkpoints -Assessments -Do Now tasks -Key vocabulary In a hurry? Need something now? Edit this to suit your school and you will be ready to go in a flash.
2020 Event GCSE Art Exam Edexcel
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2020 Event GCSE Art Exam Edexcel

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The exam is just around the corner- are your students ready? Use this resource to help make sure they are… In a hurry and need some useful exam planning pages to print off to use immediately? 24, 35 & 41 With a focus on idea development for a final exam piece, this resource includes… -a printable/shareable student self-checklist handout to exam success (developing metacognition and to help prepare for the exam) -a printable/shareable ‘EVENT’ planning tutorial handout (where students or teacher records suggestions for success) -a guide to compositional/thumbnail sketches -a guide for successful artist research -introduction to a range of pertinent EVENT artists to inspire students & more…
Black History Month Art Contest Portraits
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Black History Month Art Contest Portraits

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Editable poster to advertise a BHM portrait contest. Choose an inspirational Person to Draw. 2. Use your art skills to create a unique portrait of this person. 3. Hand it in to the Head of Art before OCTOBER 22nd, 2020 for a chance to win one of many great prizes!