A basic scaffold for pupils to practice structuring their essays to support extended writing for 12 markers in paper 1 Beliefs and practices and Paper 2 Thematic studies. Can be used to improve practice Can be used to promote independence Can be used to ensure pupils can write basic responses rather than missing questions out Has worked well with Target grade 3-7 pupils. Higher attainers who need tweeks have also used it to success.

This revision presentation covers all the major concepts and key words that have come up in the GCSE Sociology AQA Specification. The slides are mix and match and colleagues can break this down into specific sessions focussed on Studying Society, Families and Education. I have added some revision questions in to support.

This resource can ideally be used across two lessons. Pupils can explore each quote and what it means Pupils can be encouraged to develop each quote using the headings below Quotes are paraphrased to allow accessibility for lower and middle attainers Quotes can be used for paired discussion Teacher can give a sheet with religious and non-religious concepts from paper 1 and Paper 2 Themes and pupils can allocate quotes that apply to more than one topic to consolidate. Having used it across the ability range, pupil feedback was positive and they felt more comfortable using them Allows for coverage across both papers At a higher level pupils could learn to manipulate and apply quotes across ALL themes

Made for the AQA SPEC A, Paper 2 Theme E Crime and Punishment. I had found numerous workbooks online for other themes but needed one on Theme E. So i have put one together using the specification and relevant knowledge. Over thirty pages of information, exam style questions and comprehension. This can be literally printed or uploaded for students to work from. AQA have stated that Theme E Crime and Punishment is a popular choice nationally so this can also be used for other Exam specifications like Edexcel and WJEC and OCR. Thank you for looking, I really hope it helps colleagues save time and drive progress.

5 Mark model answers for Paper 2 AQA SPEC B Paper 2 in GCSE Religious Studies Developed using the AQA Mark scheme and Pupil responses in recalled papers Useful for the new GCSE AQA Grade 9-1 which will be examined next year too Can be used to promote progress in different ways as part of your strategies as we approach the final examination There are not many 5 Markers in these examinations but they do pop up and mainly focus on explaining so hope this is useful

This resource can be printed on A4 and acts as a bridge between beliefs and practices In the updated SOW for GCSE Christianity, there is an emphasis on links. Pupils can use this in the following way: Revision tool/knowledge organiser Highlight key words Allocate a range of influences to each belief and then rank them in importance or relevance to promote higher levels of understanding Number each influence and allocate to each belief beginning which ones apply to most of them. Teachers can use it to: develop pupil’s written response with small chunks of information on influences and importance. For example, the crucifixion has obvious influences but also has specific responses. pupils can be stretched to further develop each influence or practice to show deeper understanding especially for 4, 5 and 12 mark extended writing. Check knowledge and understanding through quizzing Pupils can do self test (I do, we do, you do) In class discussion, teacher can call target pupils with each belief and see how many influences they can recall or link. In class discussion, pupils can make active links to the beliefs and practices.

Two Power point presentations that can be shown on screen covering up to 6 lessons which targets specific knowledge and understanding across Themes A, B, D and E. This is best used in Teacher led sessions. Pupils can answer each slide Pupils can develop each response to support 4,5 and 12 mark reasoned arguments using core beliefs at the bottom of each slide Pupils can apply responses across topics e.g. “Do not murder” or “Stewardship”. Helps pupils include Christianity in their responses Helps pupils identify knowledge which can be easily recalled Helps pupils understand contrast and similar especially for 4 markers Can be developed further with linked exam style questions Can be uploaded onto Teams/Google classroom once used in class

A presentation to support pupils knowledge of the different families in Britain today. Covers the key requirements of the Specification including the functions of family.

A one page document that covers the theories of sociology across the 6 topics of studying society, family, education, crime, media and inequality. The document offers summary statements that can allow pupils to develop further arguments and make more links. It worked really well with my Year 11s especially the lower and middle ability pupils who were able to interpret suggest and make statements about the theories in their 5 and 12 mark responses.

Key words for Beliefs and practices in AQA A 9-1 Religious studies. Focusses on Christianity and Islam. Can be photocopied or used on the board.

Specifically supports SPEC B Unit 1 Religion and Multicultural Society focussing on Blasphemy and Freedom of expression/ Church v State and Human rights . Includes exam style questions at the end.

Use this booklet / plan to help pupils with 32 Essays that have come up in the AQA GCSE RS specification. (A). Essays from exams 2018-2021. This essay maker uses all the past 12 mark exam questions that have come up and puts the relevant content into a simplified form. Pupils simply read, understand and decide if the content is for or against/different. This can be used in pairs/groups. You can use this essay maker for ‘I do, you do, we do’ sequences. They are excellent for scaffolding and modelling a step -small chunk approach to the 12 mark evaluation questions. They can then write the essay out fully with examples, evaluation and conclusion. This enables teachers to deliver revision effectively with a simply tick sheet format for the essays that have come up. Use the same technique for your own 12 mark questions to stretch and challenge Teacher can select appropriately according to ability. The top sets/ability should attempt it fully. Teachers can use each essay for their planning when delivering the topics. Pupils can use it to improve their knowledge and understanding of beliefs, practices and themes. They worked brilliantly with my groups and peers from two other schools have commended this approach. Saves teachers time and you can get multiple uses out of the format.

Hi colleagues this is for AQA SPEC B Religion and Citizenship Unit 1 Topic 1 Religion and Relationships The revision notes use all the key words and quotes in short paragraphs that support pupil progress in revision and in lessons. Whilst it is for revision, it can be used in lesson planning and teaching and learning. This Unit is relevant to current Year 11s and next years Year 11 as final exams for this unit will take place in Summer 2017 The revision notes cover the main concepts/key words and applies religious quotes and beliefs suitable for full grade range (low to high). Pupils have used them and it has helped support their written answers. This could support OCR, EDEXCEL and WJEC Specs too, but is focussed on meeting AQA Specification B.

A Marking codes insert for exercise books that supports Literacy and writing for progress based on the Grade 9-1 GCSE in Religious Studies for AQA. Colleagues can modify according to the needs of their schools but this will help reduce the amount of repeat written instructions and develop more symbol based marking.

This is a project where pupils use the suggested resources to complete beliefs, quotes and teachings for all the Themes in Paper 2. We focus on Theme A,B,D and E. The project will aid all pupils with having a point of reference when answering exam questions and learning about religious views on the topics. Paper 2 does allow non religious views to be included in the 12 markers so I have also added a column for this. We teach the Equality Act, Human rights and other laws to give a third view which allows pupils to write much more and gain more depth on each topic. Once completed colleagues can use the best ones to plan further learning activities - perhaps share more basic versions (fully editable) for the less able. The Table layout makes writing 4, 5 and 12 markers much easier as pupils locate the relevant word and the key teachings to populate their own responses. I am making it free during these COVID times and hopefully save colleagues time as this is the final week of term for many.

This resource is a blank proforma. It can be printed A4 or A3. It is crucial that any resource can be used in multiple ways especially when colleagues spend time and effort making them and pupils do respond in different ways. It can be used to check what pupils know as part of retrieval practice It can be used to populate and then test learners It can be used for paired/group activities in Paper 2 Themes It can be used as a revision aid based on what the teacher has taught It can be used to support modelling exam responses for pupils It can be used to support scaffolding especially for 4 and 5 Mark responses including the key questions of contrasting beliefs. It is applicable to Themes A, B, D and E. It can be modified to support other themes. Once completed, it can be used as a knowledge organiser. It worked very well with my Year 11 groups. The activity can be repeated throughout the learning cycle to promote retrieval and progress.

An introduction to crime for AQA GCSE Sociology.

Delivering this unit for the second time and have devised a lesson to introduce GCSE pupils to War and Peace. Based on identifying what pupils already know to inform progress for the unit and plan teaching and learning. Suitable for the AQA Legacy and newly introduced Specification.

AQA Religion and Multicultural Society- This is Topic 4 in Spec B and I have produced a Scheme of Work and accompanying power-point presentation. The Slides meet the Spec B Scheme of Work and Specification for AQA. I hope and trust it is helpful. Please do leave feedback.

Developed generically to support progress in Teaching and Learning across RE, Citizenship and PSHE in our school. The Grid is shared with pupils, TAs and used by specialists/non specialists to monitor, standardise, self/peer assess and develop Pupil/Teacher dialogue. Feedback and comments on improvement helpful. Thanks for your support