Year group Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 Year 13
Subject Art Biology Business Studies Chemistry Computing Design Technology Drama Economics English English Literature Food & Nutrition French Further Maths Geography Graphic Products History iMedia Maths Music Physical Education Personal Development Physics Politics Psychology Religious Studies Resistant Materials Science Sociology Spanish Other
Demand Accessible Standard Stretch Mixed ability
Topic or concept
Hook type Surprise me Amazing fact Local angle Up-to-date news angle Weird or unexpected application Historical connection Did you know? Real-world career link Common misconception Big question for discussion Stretch and challenge insight
Length of response Very short: 40-70 words Slide-ready: 80-130 words Medium: 140-200 words Extended: 220-300 words
Reading age Approx. age 9-10 Approx. age 10-11 Approx. age 12-13 Approx. age 14-15 GCSE / KS4 confident reader A Level / KS5
Slide format Short paragraph Chunked information with short subheadings All bullet-pointed Numbered statements Question-led hook
Supporting details Include 2-3 supporting details Include one supporting detail No separate supporting details
Follow-up prompt Include one discussion question Include two quick discussion questions No follow-up prompt
Tone Curious and classroom-friendly Serious and thought-provoking Energetic and surprising Calm and explanatory Stretching and academic
Teacher notes / must include Use this to steer the hook towards a starter, mid-lesson enrichment moment, plenary discussion or stretch slide.