A consolidation lesson on the 2016 Music GCSE set work Defying Gravity. Includes a lesson plan and powerpoint and all resources needed for activities. Activities include key words recap, listening questions and plenary activity.
A set of 7 listening tests on the different movements of the Vivaldi A Level Edexcel set work. Mini skeleton score excerpts with bar numbers and CD timings included.
Worksheet and powerpoint for a one hour lesson introducing Year 10 to AOS 1 of the new Eduqas GCSE Music specification. Includes a starter and plenary, and four class activities involving discussion and listening work on musical eras, context, and appraising skills. All pieces mentioned can be found on Youtube. Key words are all linked to the specification. Includes a brief introduction to the Bach Badinerie prepared extract.
A set of 7 lesson powerpoints designed to cover analysis of key aspects of the new Eduqas set work - Bach Badinerie.
Each lesson features a starter and plenary and a range of analysis and composition activities.
Each lesson is heavily linked to the published Eduqas free resources, which can be found here.
Eduqas resources that are used are indicated throughout in the notes of each powerpoint.
The powerpoints are designed to walk students through analysis of each element, witch appropriate teaching points, listening activities and Eduqas compostion tasks used to reinforce learning. The Eduqas teacher notes could be used as support if needed - this resource assumes that teachers are referring to these notes or have a good working knowledge of this set work already. It designed as a scaffold for organising teaching in a logical way to progress learning. Composition activities have been inserted to help support analysis of the set work and to develop composition skills for coursework.
Students should also be issued with a score from the Eduqas resources in the first lesson.
This package could be used on its own, or as a follow on from Lessons 1 and 2 which have been published separately.
This is a resource for an introductory lesson on form and structure suitable for classes just starting the Eduqas Music GCSE. Contains a powerpoint and 5-page worksheet. Activities include a key word/feature recap starter (based on key words from the Lesson 1 resource); treble clef simple dictation; introduction to the musical forms specificed by Eduqas; a group work activity on structure; an exam-style listening plenary. Answers for the plenary and audio links are all in the powerpoint. The dictation tasks requires teacher use of a piano - some guidance is given but this activity can be personalised to the ability of your students.
A brief listening assessment to be used at the end of a topic on Film Music. Suitable for Year 9 upwards. Tests use of key words, understanding of musical elements and general listening skills. Answers are provided. Contains two listening questions - the audio can be found on spotify or youtube.
A worksheet used to develop students’ listening skills.
Includes a list of key words to discuss and define which link to the questions; a listening activity; an activity where students consolidate knowledge by creating there own questions.
Links to the pieces of music used are embedded in the sheet.
A set of listening questions for all of the cues from Batman Returns for the 2016 Music A Level. Questions are based around the format from the sample paper. Answers are included. Longer cues have been broken down into two sets of questions.
Lesson and activities to analyse Birth of a Penguin Part 1 Edexcel A level (2016) set work. Designed to be used alongside the edexcel notes found online.
Resources include a lesson plan, powerpoint, starter and analysis worksheets
Lesson plan, powerpoint and resources for teaching Birth of a Penguin Part 2 from the Batman set work for the 2016 A Level Music spec. Includes an analysis table, starter activity, listening questions and powerpoint. Designed to be used with the edexcel notes for guidance.
Lesson plan and resources for analysis of 2016 A Level Music set work Batman Returns (Batman vs the Circus). Includes starter and plenary activities, analysis table, lesson plan and powerpoint.
A pack of resources to aid revision of the 2016 A Level Music set work 'Batman Returns.' Pack includes knowledge checklists, mind maps, suggestions for wider listening and essay prompts. Also included is a spreadsheet version of the checklist to help you track student confidence - enter the numbers 1-3 and the spreadsheet will automatically colour code to help you track at a glance.
Resources for each of the cues in the Batman Returns set work, including powerpoints and resources for individual lessons. Also included are a set of listening questions that could be used as a final assessment for the unit.
A revision resource on the GCSE set work Sonata Pathetique. Could be given to students for independent revision guidance/support or used as a class activity. Includes key words to be defined, an outline for an elements of music fact recall activity, a dictation activity, section A-style short questions and a prompt for Question 9 practice.
A pack of revision resources to consolidate knowledge of the Psycho set work. Includes knowledge checklists, mind maps, essay ideas and wider listening comparison prompts.
A spreadsheet version of the knowledge checklist is also included to help monitor and track student confidence. Input the numbers 1-3 in the spreadsheet and it will automatically colour code to help you see at a glace where gaps in students ' knowledge may be.
Resources, powerpoint and lesson plan for analysis of Rise and Fall from Grace from Batman Returns A Level music set work. Includes starter and homework task as well as analysis tools - designed to be supported by edexcel notes.
A pack of resources for revision of the Rachel Portman set work for the 2016 A Level Music. Includes knowledge checklists to check learning and understanding, blank mind maps layouts for revision, wider listening suggestions and comparisons and essay suggestions.
Unfamiliar listening question using Purcell’s ‘Love’s a Sweet Passion’. Skeleton score, question and answer sheet included. Links in well to Purcell Edexcel GCSE set work.
Youtube link that works well with the timings specified in the resources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-WyxbwU82A&list=PL4D5DD448678ED8B3
A revision resource on the GCSE set work Music for a While. Could be given to students for independent revision guidance/support or used as a class activity. Includes key words to be defined, an outline for an elements of music fact recall activity, a dictation activity, section A-style short questions and a prompt for Question 9 practice.
