Starters and Plenaries for A Level OCR Religious Studies

Dive into the key issues and debates of the 2016 specification with a huge variety of creative activities.

Thought-provoking 10-15 minute activities in spec order

Starters grab attention; plenaries challenge students, while both promote discussion, explanation, application and critical thinking skills so students can learn to deeply analyse the information they have been taught.

  • Pick-up-and-teach activities – no additional preparation needed
  • Engaging and visual – tasks for every topic appeal to and motivate students with different learning styles, while extension tasks stretch more-able students!
  • Versatile – students can tackle activities individually or in pairs/groups
  • All answers provided – great for AfL and speedy peer- or self-assessment

Plus! Includes detailed teacher’s notes for ease of use and to maximise learning.

Easy-to-use activities to help active learning and stimulate interest and discussion... should capture students' attention

M Sinclair, RS Teacher & Peer Reviewer

What do teachers say about this resource? (7704, 7705)

I was impressed, particularly in terms of the comprehensive nature… It followed the specification very closely… a nice variety of activities… Accessible to students… {Has] easy-to-use activities to help active learning and stimulate interest and discussion in groups… will aid understanding and stimulate assessment and evaluation… It flags up connections [to the specification] really well… clearly detailed in the aims of each activity… the activities should capture students' attention and interest

M Sinclair, RS Teacher & Peer Reviewer

I liked that they introduced a topic to help students understand the ethical theory. Some activities would also reinforce what students had learnt. The teacher’s notes were helpful and gave good examples of what to expect from students or how to push them... I would purchase a departmental copy

H Morton, RS Teacher & Peer Reviewer

What do teachers say about this resource? (7676, 7677)

I am impressed by the way it follows the syllabus… [using these activities] would reinforce understanding… Allows learners to consolidate learning… will stretch their minds too: activities such 4 and 7 are challenging and will really make learners think… The activities shadow the specification very well… The essay pieces were really helpful

M Sinclair, RS Teacher & Peer Reviewer