YEAR 8 DRAMA SCHEME. THE TEMPEST - Shakespeare

6 Drama lessons detailed in this scheme of work. Designed as an introduction to Shakespeare using the play 'The Tempest'. Specific subject area's covered are;
-Performing in role
-Understanding Shakespeare
-Reconstructing Act 1 Sc 1
-Exploration of the characters Caliban & Ariel
Students are requires to share ideas, work in a variety of groups, perform and then review the performance(s) as a means to improve their speaking and listening, build their confidence and learn how to respectfully listen to others and speak with consideration.

Each activity is designed specifically for students with a short attention span.



Each lesson specifies;
-Learning Objectives
-Activities (which are in order and cover a warm up, main activities and plenary
questions)
-Success criteria
-Differentiation/ SEN/ THORT

Drama strategies used in the scheme are;
-Games
-Still Picture
-Sound Collage/ Vocal Collage
-Statue
-Key Questions
-Flashcards
-Verbal Machine
-Teacher in role
-Gestalt
-Banners/ Captions
-Thought Tracking
-Hot Seat
-Role on the wall
-In role writing
-Meetings
-Circle of relationships
-Theatre design (mask/ costume/ make-up)
-Alter-Ego (Good & Bad Angel)