Here you have three practice questions for section B of the paper alongside the exam boards mark scheme and a specific marking guide for each question. The resource also includes on exemplar answer written by the author. Scores for the unfamiliar listening will need to be sourced due to copyright. The author recommends Scribd. The recordings are widely available.

A teenager centred assembly designed to inform them about a recent study which has shown that our ancestry might play a big part in our sleep patterns, before going on to look at the benefits of sleep and how to achieve the magic 8.5 hours!

Part of a series on composition, this resource is designed to be used with my Students introduction to composition to guide them through the composition of a pop song

This assembly is inspired by a recent BBC article which showed how a Canadian photographer has photo shopped himself into childhood pictures. You may wish to add perspectives from staff in your own school or bend the truth and use these (the assembly references comments from my tutor team)

Four questions on the four movements from the film score, designed to test listening skills in the manner of section A of the paper.

This assembly will teach your students about what happened at Aberfan and also draw out lessons that are valid today, such as being accountable for ones actions and caring for those in distress. Notes are provided on the bottom of slides with not text for your use but you will want to familiarise yourself with the events of that day.

A step by step guide to writing film music with or without a brief for GCSE level composition. This resource contains illustrative examples and templates to help guide students through the process.

This 21 page document contains all you need to get started with the course - listening examples, key terminology and historical context. Can be easily adapted to other courses.

A series of questions and activities to help your students revise their knowledge of this set work. Answers are provided

Designed to be used in conjunction with A Students Guide to Composition, this resource will walk your students through the composition of a 12 Bar Blues that will satisfy the 4 GCSE exam boards

A complete unit for KS3. The powerpoint guides you through an intro to Beethoven and listening tasks while the score allows for a classroom orchestra performance of this famous piece

This presentation, complete with notes for speakers takes a light hearted but serious look at scientifically proven exam revision techniques and distressing methods

Taking inspiration from the Anglo Portuguese treaty of Windsor, the oldest surviving treaty in the world, this assembly explores the UKs relationship with Portugal - how they have been of benefit to one another and why students should hold on to and cultivate their own friendships

A presentation that takes students through an abridged chronology of the conflict touching on the causes and lasting impact Where there is not explicit text on the slides, notes are provided

A lighthearted look at the history of the Christmas Number one, taking your students through some statistics, some societal trends ending with the message that you dont have to be number one to make history. The ppt contains images to support the message in the text.

A powerpoint containing information slides on Meningitis / sepsis and alcohol. It also contains a checklist for you to go through with your students concerning things like signin up for a doctor etc.

Four cut extracts of music to accompany Section A style questions and a bonus generic questions to finish.

8 Questions in the style of the new GCSE questions Listening tracks are listed on the last page - all freely available

Two questions with Youtube links for this section of the paper.