NOTE: Alongside Scheme 1, this unit of work provides enough Paper 2 focus to cover approximately one whole term. It is not, however, necessary to cover Scheme 1 first; the two schemes are independent of one another. A second challenging, rigorous and detailed unit focused upon AQA GCSE English Language Paper 2 (Writer's Viewpoints and Perspectives) exam to be sat from June 2017. This unit focuses upon the analysis of three pairs of literary non-fiction extracts, with a full Q1-5 provided for each pair, allowing students to practice exam-style questions throughout the unit. This culminates in a mock exam in the final week of the unit so that teachers can assess students' progress and areas for further development. The whole unit is punctuated by a wide range of key skills activities, along with a range of SPaG activities to strengthen student responses to both reading and writing questions. This detailed and high quality unit includes: * 26 lesson plans (with 13 differentiation strategies) * 134 slide PowerPoint presentation (divided into lessons) * Copies of all extracts for students, which include context and plenty of annotation space * Annotated teacher copies of extracts, with terminology highlighted * Two mock exams and associated inserts (one for class use, one as homework) Unit's lessons include: * Key information about the course, paper and assessment objectives * Analysis of two non-fiction texts focused on education (Source A from 1869, Source B from 2006), with associated Q1-5 * Analysis of two non-fiction texts focused upon parenting (Source A from 2000; Source B from 1869), with associated Q1-5 * Analysis of two non-fiction texts focused upon power of the mind (Source A from 2014; Source B from 1890), with associated Q1-5 * Comparison planning grids for Q2 and Q4 - can be completed individually, in pairs, or in groups * Key skills activities focused upon inference and deduction (Q1) * Key skills activities focused upon synthesis (Q2) * Key skills activities focused upon language techniques (Q3) * Key skills activities focused upon critical comparison (Q4) * Key skills activities focused upon explanatory and persuasive writing (Q5) * SPaG starter activities * Mock exam for class use - sources focused upon adventures (Source A from 2010; Source B from 1840) * Mock exam for homework - sources focused upon working children (Source A from the 1990s; Source B from the 1840s) * Teacher/peer/self assessment opportunities

A rigorous and detailed unit focused upon J. B. Priestly's classic 1945 play 'An Inspector Calls'. This unit has been created specifically for the new AQA Paper 2a (Modern Texts) exam to be sat from June 2017. This unit focuses upon analysis of the whole text, punctuated by two practice exam questions (one focused upon character, the other on theme) plus a revision quiz. Students are supported with their essays by planning lessons and sentence starters to help them structure their responses. Students are also given a choice of questions. There is a strong focus upon the analysis of quotations and links with contexts to reflect the 'closed book' style of the new exam. This detailed and high quality unit includes: * 24 lesson plans (with 13 differentiation strategies) * 96 slide PowerPoint presentation (divided into lessons) * All resources and worksheets (5 sheets) * Homework project (30 tasks, students choose 6) that includes both reading and writing skills Unit's lessons include: * Cloze activity on the play's contexts * Exploring J. B. Priestly's influences * Whole class reading, discussion and annotation of the play * Detailed, thorough comprehension questions on each Act * Huge 60-question revision quiz * Exploring characters - Arthur, Sybil, Sheila, Eric, Gerald, Inspector Goole, Eva Smith * Exploring themes - responsibility, age, gender, class * Characters and themes revision * Essay planning * Writing a formal essay on a chosen character * Writing a formal essay on a chosen theme * Teacher/peer/self assessment opportunities

An in-depth revision guide (42 pages) specifically created and tailored towards the 2016 AQA GCSE Media Studies Unit 1 Exam: Science Fiction Films. This revision guide contains a great deal of detail and includes a wide range of revision activities. It can be reproduced and given to students along with the AQA preliminary material in order to maximise their preparation for the exam. This 42-page revision guide includes includes: * Exam guidance, hints and tips * A list of 53 science fiction films covering a wide range of sub-genres to guide students independent viewing * Sci-fi sub-genres - alien invasion; artificial intelligence; cybernetic revolt; disaster; dystopia; horror/sci-fi; time travel; post-apocalyptic; space opera * Sci-fi sub-genre codes and conventions * Sci-fi film gratifications, linked to example films * Vladamir Propp character theory - Who's who? * Issues and fears in sci-fi films - climate change; corporate greed; disease; immigration; oppression; poverty; technophobia; war/invasion * Representations in sci-fi films - characters and locations * Marketing a sci-fi film - advertising techniques (print, audio-visual, new media) * BBFC classifications * BBFC classifications of sci-fi films * 3 in-depth case studies via Internet research - 'Jurassic World'; 'The Martian'; 'Gravity' * Analysing a sci-fi DVD package - 'Pandorum' * Analysing a sci-fi publicity poster - 'Jupiter Ascending' * Analysing sci-fi filom trailers - 'Avatar'; 'Interstellar'; 'Skyline'; 'Transcendence' * Analysing sci-fi film official webpages - 'The Martian' * Creating an original sci-fi film - writing a pitch; creating a publicity poster, DVD package, trailer, webpage * 5 practise exam questions based on previous AQA exams * Terminology glossay appropriate to sci-fi films

A diverse and detailed unit focused upon basic skills that is ideal as an introductory unit for the AQA GCSE Media Studies specification. This unit focuses upon the basic skills of film, print media, music and gaming. This detailed and high quality unit includes: * 15 lesson plans (with 13 differentiation strategies) * 93 slide PowerPoint presentation (divided into lessons) * All resources and worksheets (21 sheets) Unit's lessons include: * Introduction to the AQA GCSE Media Studies course requirements * Introduction to the four key concepts * Activity focused on pupils' own consumption of media texts * Detailed research into the history of the media - creating a timeline of people, technology and institutions * Applying Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs to film media * Introduction of camera shots, angles and movement * Film terminology 'speed-dating' to introuce key media language * Analysing a mise-en-scene * Analysing a film trailer: genre conventions and audience appeal * Creating genre-specific typography and writing a commentary * Analysing logos and slogans * Exploring stereotypes in the media * Music industry terminology and genre features * Analysing a CD album sleeve: genre conventions and audience appeal * The history ofvideo gaming * Video gaming genres and gratifications * Analysing a video game cover: genre conventions and audience appeal

A diverse and detailed unit focused upon Television Game Shows (Unit 1) for the AQA GCSE Media Studies 2017 exam. This unit focuses upon television game show sub-genres and conventions; game show gratifications and audience theory; institutional aspects and representations; the role and importance of the host; in-depth analysis of game show opening sequences and final rounds; and television game show marketing campaigns. The SOW features in in-depth overview of the unit's expectations, including requirements for the formal examination. Also included is a full television game shows mock exam, and 8 weeks of independent research (4 to prepare for the mock exam, 4 to prepare for the final Unit 1 Exam). This detailed and high quality unit includes: * 28 lesson plans (with 13 differentiation strategies) * 46 slide PowerPoint presentation (divided into lessons) * All resources and worksheets (14 sheets) * Mock exam and mock prelimary material Note 1: The 2016 Science Fiction Films mark scheme can be used to assess mock exams - this is available on the AQA website. Note 2: Youtube links to game show clips are included in the notes section of the PowerPoint, beneath the slides! Unit's lessons include: * An overview of the exam and what is expected/how to achieve higher marks * Identifying and exploring game show sub-genres - celebrity panel, challenge, children's, comedy, dating, puzzle, quiz, technological * Exploring sub-genre codes and conventions * Exploring game show gratifications and linking with example shows * Apply audience appeal theory to game shows - Thinkers, Makers, Experiencers and Achievers * Applying narrative structure to game shows - exposition, conflict, build-up, jeopardy, resolution * Comparing representations in similar game shows - 'Total Wipeout' and 'Ninja Warrior UK' * Exploring the role and importance of the host - 'Through the Keyhole' and 'Tipping Point' * How to effectively market and advertise a new television game show * Analysing opening sequences and final rounds - 'The Chase' and 'The Cube' * 4 weeks of independent research to prepare for mock exam * Unit 1 mock exam * 4 weeks of independent research to prepare for formal Unit 1 Exam

An in-depth revision guide (66 pages) specifically created and tailored towards the 2018 AQA GCSE Media Studies Unit 1 Exam: Serial Television Drama. This revision guide contains a great deal of detail and includes a wide range of revision activities. It can be reproduced and given to students along with the AQA preliminary material in order to maximise their preparation for the exam. This 66-page revision guide includes includes: * Exam guidance, hints and tips * A list of 94 currently-broadcast or recently-concluded television serial dramas, covering a wide range of genres and channels to guide students' independent viewing * The history of serial television drama - origins, evolution and longevity * Serial television drama genres - action, adventure, biographical, comedy, crime, fantasy, historical, horror, musical, political, post-apocalyptic, sci-fi, supernatural, thriller, western * Serial television drama genre codes and conventions * Serial television drama audiences and gratifications, linked to example series * Serial television drama broadcast scheduling, linked to example series * Vladamir Propp's Character Theory - linked to serial television dramas * Representations in serial television dramas - people, places, ideas and societies * Marketing a game show - advertising techniques (print, audio-visual, new media) * Serial television drama BBFC age certifications * 3 in-depth case studies to complete - 'Stranger Things'; 'Peaky Blinders'; 'The 100' * Analysing DVD packages - 'Defiance' * Analysing publicity posters/billboards - 'Game of Thrones' * Analysing trailers/commercials (student choice) * Analysing official webpages - 'Once Upon a Time' * Creating an original serial television drama - writing a pitch and planning the show (scheduling, plot, setting, characters, actors, pilot episode) * Creating a publicity poster/billboard, trailer/commercial, opening credits, webpage * Utilising new media as a marketing tool - apps, mobile games, streaming, social networking * Exam questions - common mistakes * 4 practise exam questions based on previous AQA exams * Terminology glossay appropriate to television game shows PLEASE NOTE: The preview of the resource is not auto-generating, which TES states is a site-wide issue. I have therefore also uploaded several screenshots of sample pages in the meantime.

A challenging and detailed unit focused upon Dickens' classic 'Great Expectations'! This unit has been created specifically to intigrate KS4 skills into the KS3 curriculum to prepare students for the rigors of the new 100% exam GCSE specification, particularly the 19th Century Texts requirement of both English Literature and English Language. The unit works particularly well with higher ability or gifted Year 8 or 9 students. The unit focuses upon how Miss Havisham is presented as a disturbed character in Chapters 8, 11, 29 and 38. The unit culminates in an end-of-unit reading and writing exam styled upon the 2017 GCSE Specifications for English Language and English Literature. This detailed and high quality unit includes: * 24 lesson plans (with 13 differentiation strategies) * 110 slide PowerPoint presentation (divided into lessons) * All resources and worksheets (16 sheets) * Teacher copies of key chapter extracts, annotated in meticulous detail * Homework project (6 tasks) that includes both reading and writing skills * End-of-unit reading/writing exam * End-of-unit exam mark scheme (suitable for KS3 Levels 4-8, with GCSE 1-9 coversion) Unit's lessons include: * Contexts cloze activity * Mapping the characters of the novel and their relationships * Storyboarding the novel * Reading and analysing the key chapters * Analysing how Miss Havisham is presented as disturbed * Exploring Miss Havisham's psychology * Exploring mental illness in the 19th century * Structuring an essay response * In role writing as Miss Havisham * Creative writing inspired by an image * Huge 60-question revision quiz * Spelling tests on key vocabulary (differentiated by writing level) * SPaG starter activities * Crosswords * End-of-unit reading exam (GCSE English Language/Literature style) * End-of-unit writing exam (GCSE English Language style) * Teacher/peer/self assessment opportunities