In this 14 slide PowerPoint lesson, the concept of gender representation is introduced and then applied to the Lynx Find Your Magic TV commercial (YouTube link provided within the PowerPoint). Screenshots of the ad appear alongside suggested notes related to the diverse range of gender representations that feature in the ad, a fantastic example of a 'rich text'. Learning is consolidated with an essay question at the end of the lesson. This would be an ideal way of demonstrating the theory in action. Useful teacher notes are provided in the notes panel when viewing the PowerPoint in edit mode. Please see my other resources at the mediamnemonics TES shop. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/mediamnemonics

In this 16 slide PowerPoint lesson, Stuart Hall's Audience Reception theory is introduced using a (slightly rude!) mnemonic. The theory is then applied to the Lynx Find Your Magic TV commercial (YouTube link provided within the PowerPoint). Screenshots of the ad appear alongside suggested notes related to the preferred, oppositional and negotiated readings of the ad. Learning is consolidated with an essay question at the end of the lesson. This would be an ideal way of demonstrating the theory in action. Useful teacher notes are provided in the notes panel when viewing the PowerPoint in edit mode. Please see my other resources at the mediamnemonics TES shop. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/mediamnemonics

These provocative and visually striking A3 posters are designed to encourage students to reflect on their mobile phone habits. Based on a respected study conducted by Common Sense Media in 2016, each poster has a statistic from the research findings or a challenging statement designed to stimulate discussion or simply encourage students to question their reliance on their mobile device. The seven A3 full colour posters are provided in PDF file format.

This easy to remember writing pattern will have an immediate impact on your students' ability to analyse a media text. This 'ready to go' PowerPoint will walk the students through the process with a modelled example, before providing them with an opportunity to apply their new skills. The perfect introduction to media analysis, the example provided is print advertising but the system can be used in any media analysis context. The PowerPoint covers gender representation, denotation, connotation, signifier and signified but in an easy to access, clearly illustrated way. 1 x PowerPoint 1 x note taking handout This is how I get all my students - from GCSE to A Level - to analyse effectively instead of just describing the text.

Place differentiation at the heart of your lesson planning with this easy to use template. This word document enables you to quickly plan your lesson on one side of A4, whilst encouraging you to differentiate activities, outcomes and support. This is ideal for all subjects and student ability levels, and especially for those teachers struggling to come to terms with differentiation in their lessons. It also helps structure the lesson into the starter, main activity, assessment for learning, and the plenary. 1 x lesson plan template in word format 1 x instruction sheet in word format

Aimed at Years 5 - 7, this is perfect for an induction day or simply to develop students' learning skills. This 4 session unit uses the theme of the Olympics to introduce them to Guy Claxton's Building Learning Power attributes: being resilient, resourceful, receptive, and reflective. Students complete a number of activities to build their 'learning muscles', the aim being to become a champion learner. Used very successfully as a Year 5 taster day. 4 PowerPoints / sessions (45 mins - 60 mins each). Student Champion Learner booklet (Word document). Teacher instructions (Word document). Audio file for receptive challenge.

This PowerPoint follows the previous PowerPoint in the series, "TV News analysis - Mock Exam Q1 - 2 - WJEC GCSE Media 2018". Students use a table to peer assess Q1 and Q2 of the mock exam completed in the previous lesson. This is then cut out and glued into the student's book.

In this detailed 10 slide PowerPoint lesson: Past paper questions (Section A) for the last four years are examined. The key requirements of Q1 - 2 are clarified, including how to take notes. YouTube link to ITV News at Ten (watch the first four minutes). Q1 and Q2 based on previous questions. Mark scheme based on exam board materials. This is a 1 hour lesson where students will follow the real exam procedures (WJEC GCSE June 2018) to answer two mock questions from Section A of the exam (TV News). This is the fifth lesson in a series of lessons for the 2018 WJEC GCSE Media exam. See https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/mediamnemonics for more lesson resources.

A lesson showing students how to analyse the music and sound of TV news. Using a mnemonic to help them remember the different components of moving image products, this PowerPoint and handout introduces the way TV news uses music and sound e.g. ident/title music, voice overs, presenter speech etc. Students then apply this learning to take notes (word document notes table provided) whilst watching BBC News at 6 (YouTube link within the PowerPoint). The word doc may need some re-formatting. Please read the notes section at the bottom of the PowerPoint when it edit view for guidance for each slide. This PowerPoint and activity is suitable for a 1 hour lesson and has been created for the WJEC GCSE Media exam (June 2018). More PowerPoints to follow.

A lesson showing students how to analyse the special effects of TV news. Using a mnemonic to help them remember the different components of moving image products, this PowerPoint and handout introduces the different types of special effects of TV news e.g. idents, graphics etc, applying them to BBC News at 6 (YouTube link within the PowerPoint). The word doc may need some re-formatting. Please read the notes section at the bottom of the PowerPoint when it edit view for guidance for each slide. This PowerPoint and activity is suitable for a 1 hour lesson and has been created for the WJEC GCSE Media exam (June 2018). More PowerPoints to follow.

A lesson showing students how to analyse the camerawork of TV news. Using a mnemonic to help them remember the different components of moving image products, this PowerPoint and handout introduces the different camerawork and footage of TV news, applying them to BBC News at 6 (YouTube link within the PowerPoint). The word doc may need some re-formatting. Please read the notes section at the bottom of the PowerPoint when it edit view for guidance for each slide. This PowerPoint and activity is suitable for a 1 hour lesson and has been created for the WJEC GCSE Media exam (June 2018). More PowerPoints to follow.

A lesson showing students how to analyse the mise en scene of TV news. Using a mnemonic to help them remember the different components of moving image products, this PowerPoint and handout defines mise en scene and then uses two examples to demonstrates how to deconstruct it . The word doc may need some re-formatting. Please read the notes section at the bottom of the PowerPoint when it edit view for guidance for each slide. This PowerPoint and activity is suitable for a 1 hour lesson and has been created for the WJEC GCSE Media exam (June 2018). More PowerPoints to follow.

This simple zombie-themed card game has been developed to help make learning times-tables fun! The times-table facts have been divided into three sets of colour-coded cards based upon their level of difficulty. Students choose or are allocated their difficulty level and given a set time to try and destroy all 12 of the zombies in their set. They do this by giving the correct answer to the times-table sum shown on the card, causing the 'zombie' to be discarded. If they get it wrong, the zombie returns to the deck to be encountered again and again until it is destroyed - unless the time runs out! A simple, fun way to get students revising the times tables facts. Also, great for differentiation as the teacher can set the difficulty level and time. The 36 cards are provided on A4 sheets so will need printing back to back, or gluing together. An instruction sheet written for students is also provided. The 1 x, 2 x, 5 x, and 10 x tables are not included as the game is designed to improve recall of the more challenging time table facts.

Engage your students with this free icebreaker activity - The Undead Said! This is perfect for the start of a new term, or just to get the students talking! Students take turns to try and stop the rapidly shuffling PowerPoint presentation on one of the 'hey teacher!' slides, answering the thought-provoking questions along the way. Even the most reluctant learner will want a go at trying to be the class hero by making the teacher impersonate a zombie! The PowerPoint contains 20 slides, each with a stunningly illustrated zombie theme. There are also 3 fun slides to get your students - and you - out of your seat and doing something a little bit crazy! Included: 20 slide PowerPoint Instruction sheet in PDF format. Don't forget to check out our other maths resources in the mediamnemonics shop!

Engage your students in maths multiplication and division problems with The Crazy Whiteboard - Zombie attack! Perfect for Halloween, students take turns to try and stop the rapidly shuffling PowerPoint presentation on one of the ‘antidote’ slides, solving the problems along the way. Even the most reluctant learner will want a go at trying to be the class hero by stopping the zombie plague! The PowerPoint contains 30 slides, each with a stunningly illustrated zombie theme. There are also 3 fun slides to get your students - and you - out of your seat and doing something a little bit crazy like impersonating a zombie or playing zombie statues! The Crazy Whiteboard works great in a number of contexts: as a fun filler, a revision exercise, or even as the basis of a lesson on basic operations. Either way, your students will be desperate to have a go at stopping the ZOMBIE ATTACK! Included: 30+ slide PowerPoint with multiplication and division problems. Answer sheet for the PowerPoint in PDF format. Instruction sheet in PDF format. The ability to change the problem on each slide.

Engage your students in math addition and subtraction problems with The Crazy Whiteboard - Zombie attack! Perfect for Halloween, students take turns to try and stop the rapidly shuffling PowerPoint presentation on one of the ‘antidote’ slides, solving the problems along the way. Even the most reluctant learner will want a go at trying to be the class hero by stopping the zombie plague! The PowerPoint contains 30 slides, each with a stunningly illustrated zombie theme. There are also 3 fun slides to get your students - and you - out of your seat and doing something a little bit crazy like impersonating a zombie or playing zombie statues! The Crazy Whiteboard works great in a number of contexts: as a fun filler, a revision exercise, or even as the basis of a lesson on basic operations. Either way, your students will be desperate to have a go at stopping the ZOMBIE ATTACK! Included: 30+ slide PowerPoint with addition and subtraction problems. Answer sheet for the PowerPoint in PDF format. Instruction sheet in PDF format. The ability to change the problem on each slide.

Engage your students in maths word problems with The Crazy Whiteboard - Zombie attack! Perfect for Halloween, students take turns to try and stop the rapidly shuffling PowerPoint presentation on one of the ‘antidote’ slides, solving the word problems along the way. Even the most reluctant learner will want a go at trying to be the class hero by stopping the zombie plague! The PowerPoint contains 30 slides, each with a stunningly illustrated zombie theme. There are also 3 fun slides to get your students - and you - out of your seat and doing something a little bit crazy like impersonating a zombie or playing zombie statues! The Crazy Whiteboard works great in a number of contexts: as a fun filler, a revision exercise, or even as the basis of a lesson on basic operations. Either way, your students will be desperate to have a go at stopping the ZOMBIE ATTACK! Included: 30+ slide PowerPoint with maths word problems. Answer sheet for the PowerPoint in PDF format. Instruction sheet in PDF format. The ability to change the problem on each slide.