A festive, ready-to-go Music revision tool to keep your students engaged while boosting their confidence with GCSE-style listening questions! Key features: Aligned with the OCR syllabus (Conventions of Pop, The Concerto Through Time)/Edexcel to support wider listening Builds dictation skills with targeted, exam-relevant practice. Fun and festive to keep students motivated at the end of term. Save time and make revision merry - perfect for end-of-term lessons in the run-up to Christmas!

This thorough yet concise scheme of work covers all students need to know to answer questions successfully on the OCR GCSE Music module, The Concerto Through Time (The Baroque Concerto) in 3 x single lessons, including mini tests for retrieval practice at the start of each lesson, exam practice and concise notes. Teaching notes are included in the ‘comments’ section of the PPT and this resource comes with a ready-made handout to support students’ knowledge of instrumentation of the period. The Baroque Concerto also has relevance to Edexcel wider listening, and this scheme of work could be adapted to save time when preparing contextual resources on Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No.5. I am passionate about Baroque music and am an experienced performer in this style alongside my teaching experience. Equip your students with the knowledge and confidence they need to succeed, whilst enriching their appreciation of one of music history’s most captivating eras. This scheme of work covers: What is a concerto? The Baroque Era Key composers The Baroque orchestra Structure and form Solo concerto/concerto grosso Concertino/ripieno Key features of Baroque melodies Exam practice Designed to build your students’ confidence in small group musical analysis through carefully structured tasks and embed knowledge through regular retrieval practice.

Bring democracy to life and get your students thinking critically with this interactive mock election resource – ideal for KS3 PSHE or Citizenship. Students form political parties, develop manifestos, plan campaign strategies, and take part in a lively mock election. What’s included: Fully editable PowerPoint to guide the whole lesson (60 mins) Printable or digital student worksheet for structured tasks Step-by-step instructions for setting up campaigns and voting Opportunities for teamwork, speaking & listening, and decision-making Key words: democracy, election, manifesto, campaign, political party

A fun and engaging quiz designed specifically for OCR GCSE Music, perfect for a final revision lesson! This resource recaps essential keywords and concepts from: Rhythms of the World Conventions of Pop (with a focus on music technology) The Concerto Through Time Includes 6 engaging rounds for students to complete in teams – ideal for recapping key content while keeping energy high. A brilliant way to revise without it feeling like work! Perfect for: ✔ End-of-term lessons ✔ Pre-exam sessions ✔ Team challenges in class