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I am an English and Media Studies teacher and have 25 years experience of teaching in a secondary school. I teach GCSE English and Media Studies and AS level Media studies.

I am an English and Media Studies teacher and have 25 years experience of teaching in a secondary school. I teach GCSE English and Media Studies and AS level Media studies.
Eduqas GCSE Media Studies  - NHS 111
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Eduqas GCSE Media Studies - NHS 111

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This is a PowerPoint created for the teaching of the new set text advert ‘NHS 111’ for the Eduqas GCSE Media Studies Course. It gives an overview of public service adverts and then focuses on a textual analysis of the print advert itself. Once a fact sheet is created by Eduqas, I will add in any pertinent information. There is an accompanying booklet for the pupils to use alongside the PPT.
Desert Island Discs  Component 1 Eduqas Media studies GCSE
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Desert Island Discs Component 1 Eduqas Media studies GCSE

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These resources should help with the teaching of the Desert Island Discs set text for Media studies GCSE under the Eduqas specification. There is an accompanying booklet for the students. As yet, no fact sheet on the programme has been published by the exam board so I will amend the resources if needs be once it is published.
Improving Creative Writing
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Improving Creative Writing

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A series of short tasks asking students to improve upon a creative paragraph. They are encouraged to check spelling, punctuation, include language devices, improve on word choice.
Poetry GCSE 'Joy Chose You' by Donna Ashworth
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Poetry GCSE 'Joy Chose You' by Donna Ashworth

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This is a Powerpoint and accompanying sheets for the study of ‘Joy Chose You’ by Donna Ashworth. This is suitable for the theme of Joy/Happiness for the Study of Written Language for the CCEA specification. This poem could be used as a comparison to another on the same theme. ( I used 'The Blessing by Imtiaz Dharker)
Poetry  GCSE 'The Blessing' by Imtiaz Dharker
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Poetry GCSE 'The Blessing' by Imtiaz Dharker

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This is a Powerpoint and accompanying sheets to aid in the teaching of ‘The Blessing’ by Imtiaz Dharker. This is suitable for the theme of Joy/Happiness for the study of written language for the CCEA English GCSE specification. I used this poem in comparison with another. ( ‘Joy Chose You’ by Donna Ashworth)
Music videos - representation and type
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Music videos - representation and type

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This Powerpoint teaches students the three main types of music video. They are shown an example of each type and asked to take notes during each section on certain aspects of the videos. These notes should prompt class or paired discussion on the videos.
AS Media studies  Revision Session
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AS Media studies Revision Session

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This Powerpoint recaps on how to analyse adverts, both print and moving i,age. It prompts the students to recall the visual, audio, technical and written codes used in advertisements. There are short tasks asked of the students such as recalling media terminology, explaining different narrative theories. The session ends with an exam style question of the Samsung AI advert 2025. There are 2 embedded short videos on Camera movement and camera transitions.
Representation of Ethnicity in advertising.
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Representation of Ethnicity in advertising.

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This is a Powerpoint with a number of examples of how different ethnicities can be represented in the media, particularly advertising. Each advert has a question or point to consider which will hopefully lead to discussion.
Media GCSE Double page layouts
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Media GCSE Double page layouts

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A Powerpoint for GCSE media students who are creating a magazine for practical coursework. This gives information on the layout of double page articles and provides examples for students to study.
Figurative Language
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Figurative Language

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This is a two sided worksheet focusing on SIMILES, METAPHORS and PERSONIFICATION. It encourages students to describe themselves using similes and metaphors. They then have to identify what is being personified and why. There are 4 activities on the sheet.
Creative task - identify the good!
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Creative task - identify the good!

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This is a short extract of a creative story. Pupils should read through for meaning, then in pairs identify what is particularly good about the highlighted parts. This will be a visual reminder of what helps to make a good story.
Ideology in Advertising
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Ideology in Advertising

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This Powerpoint explains and gives examples of the hegemonic ideologies in Western Society particularly Britain. The last slide asks students to find their own examples of adverts which communicate ideology. This will suit the teaching of Unit 1 WJEC AS Media studies.
Fortnite Website  - sample answer
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Fortnite Website - sample answer

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This is a sample answer for a question on how the Fortnite Website appeals to the target audience and encourages interaction. Key terminology is highlighted. This may be useful feedback after students have completed an exam question on the topic.