WALT: What  is the contribution of Marxist theory to our understanding of society today?
WILFs: Can identify, define (E) and deploy (D) key terms and concepts in Marxist theory.... Can describe and explain the Marxist critique of modern capitalist society (C) using example sociological theorists from the A1 and A2 units (B).... Can compare and contrast Marxism to competing theories of society (C-B)... Can evaluate Marxist theory theoretically and in relation to appropriately deployed empirical evidence (A)

Lesson Development
 
1. Starter: Rally Robin all you can remember about the Marxist view of modern society then Stand and Share
2. Pair Up the Rally Coach the worksheet
 
3. In a new pair use the Glossary and your notes to find definitions for the following key terms in Marxist thought then construct a MIND MAP to show the connections. Try and link to your knowledge of Marxism when applied to the units you have studied:

 Capitalism
Materialism
Human Nature
History
Class
Means of Production
Capitalism
Class Struggle
Alienation
Class consciousness
Proletariat
Bourgeoisie
Ideology
State
Labour Theory of Value
Profit
Surplus Value
Base
Superstructure
False consciousness
Ideological Power
Hegemony
 
4. Pass the Parcel with Mind Maps - add, develop, illustrate then return Mind Map to owners
(Revision Idea Considering  putting your definitions on Revision Cards)
 
5. In a team of 4-5 Create revision resources for:
i) The Marxist view of the family
ii) The Marxist view on the role of education
iii)The Marxist theory of ther State
iv) The Marxist theory of stratification and differentiation
 
Try and quote empirical evidence for each to support or challenge the Marxist view
 
6. Paraphrase Passport the following questions:
a) What are the key concepts in Marxism and how are they connected?
b) How convincing is the Marxist interpretation of modern society