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I have started writing supporting 'teacher notes' to accompany some of the AOS resources for GCSE. This is in response to a number of requests from teachers who are unfamiliar with the repertoire, characteristics and devices of Western Art Music. It's a work in progress, but I will get there. Not everyone will want or need these notes. Use or ignore at will.
GCSE data drops in awkward places
You know that thing when you’ve got a data drop and you’re either in the first term spinning plates, or in the middle of coursework and it’s not the right time for past papers, and you’ve got nothing that fits the bill? These might be a handy thing to have in your back pocket. They're suitable for all exam boards, and take 30 minutes to complete - providing ample time to mark in class, review and think about next steps. They also work as 60 minute GCSE cover lessons, and 40 minute revision tasks.
GCSE composing workshops
In addition to the composing tasks that are embedded in AOS slide packs for GCSE, there are six stand-alone composition packs located in the GCSE - Composing section of the website. Each pack has a series of single lesson exercises that can be easily incorporated into your existing composing teaching programme for year 10. They're also a really useful resource to share with year 11 students when you are pulled in multiple directions, and students' needs are many and varied. A gentle reminder of a few fundamentals.
