A powerpoint lesson introducing students to the music video format - this can be used either for analysis or for production and is suitable for both GCSE and A Level.

A complete introduction to Representation for the new Eduqas WJEC spec. Students can use this a reference ‘bible’ to return to each time they decode a text, whatever media form it is. Detailed information for students on the key analytical areas of: Encoding & Decoding Stereotypes Construction Mediation Context & Purpose Self-representation Special attention given to three key areas: Gender, Ethnicity, and Issues & Events. Also includes an overview of key theorists: Representation - Stuart Hall Digital Media - David Gauntlett Trinity Syndrome - Tasha Robinson

Suitable for KS4 - full lesson on the role of the Inspector with a focus on the ending of the play. The AOs for the exam board are referred to throughout. The writing tasks challenge students to think about why Priestley chooses to end the play with the phone call and looks at potential different roles the Inspector fulfills.

A complete lesson on the characterisation of Scrooge at the beginning of Stave 1. Includes: a ‘cheat sheet’ of literary terms, a differentiated worksheet for less able learners, table for students to complete (one completed with answers for the teacher!),

A complete introduction to Audience for the new Eduqas WJEC spec. Students can use this a reference ‘bible’ to return to each time they decode a text, whatever media form it is. Detailed information for students on the key analytical areas of: Understanding audiences Audience categories Targeting & addressing audiences Construction of audiences Audience positioning Audience responses Interactive audiences Special attention given to three key areas: Gender, Ethnicity, and Issues & Events. Also includes an overview of key theorists: Psychographic - Young & Rubicam Reception theory - Stuart Hall Hypodermic syringe model - Albert Bandura

A complete introduction to Media Language for the new Eduqas /WJEC spec. Students can use this a reference ‘bible’ to return to each time they decode a text, whatever media form it is. Detailed information for students on the key analytical areas of: 1. Technical codes 2. Audio codes 3. Visual codes 4. Language & Mode of Address 5. Genre 6. Narrative Also includes an overview of key theorists: * Semiotics - Roland Barthes * Genre Theory - Steve Neale * Narrative Theory - Tzvetan Todorov

A Powerpoint looking at chapter one of ‘Dracula’ and comparing it with chapter one of ‘Dorian Gray’ in terms of how the two can be compared. A Word document with a full structure for planning a comparison essay (as required by Edexcel A Level Literature). Also a Word document looking at comparisons of the two texts in terms of: how fear is presented how the destructive effects of the supernatural are presented the way the two authors use their narrators

A full powerpoint lesson and resource looking at the final ghost in Stave Four.

Suitable for KS4 - lesson on The Inspector with a focus on fictional tropes and his role as a catalyst, particularly in terms of the characterisation of Sheila Birling. The Powerpoint includes a link to a clip from Sherlock Holmes where Sherlock and Watson meet each other for the first time - engaging discussion point for tropes of the detective. The AOs for the exam board are referred to throughout.

A full lesson with powerpoint and resources to guide students in writing for 45 minutes including context on Thomas Malthus.

A full powerpoint and resources looking at the character of Fezziwig in stave two.

An introduction to the analysis of Vogue magazine, focusing on: Media Language (Terminology) Analysis of the contents page Representation in the ‘Vogue Money Q&A’ article A section on the context of the 1960s readership Advertising in the magazine, focusing on the Revlon & Imperial Leather adverts Audience (Young & Rubicon and Stuart Hall)

A powerpoint full lesson with resources looking at: social historical context the life of Charles Dickens Victorian London Includes retention quizzes and speech-making

Suitable for KS4 - first lesson on context with a focus on the opening stage directions. The AOs for the exam board are referred to throughout. The powerpoint refers back to a scene from the movie Titanic - suggested scenes for this are the one where we see the difference classes of passengers arriving on the ship or the dinner party scene. The plenary refers to a teacher’s post box which is simply a way for student to anonymously post questions / concerns to the teacher.

A full powerpoint lesson with resources looking at the context and origins of Ignorance and Want linked to their representation in Stave Two.

A full powerpoint lesson with resources looking at Ignorance & Want using dual coding.

A full powerpoint lesson introducing students to the Film industry including critical approaches and theories (with a focus on Industry and Audience).

A Powerpoint and accompanying Word document looking at how to compare how Mystery is presented in the two novels, and how Morality is presented in the two novels. I have used this with A Level classes to plan essays for assessments and it has really helped them to focus down into the texts for forensic analysis.

Suitable for KS4 - first lesson on Mr Birling with a focus on politics and dramatic irony. The AOs for the exam board are referred to throughout. The plenary refers to a teacher’s post box which is simply a way for student to anonymously post questions / concerns to the teacher.

Suitable for KS4 - lesson on context with a focus on the Inspector and Socialism. The AOs for the exam board are referred to throughout. The Publisher document contains the 1945 Labour Party posters for the starter activity.