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Providing resources and complete schemes of work for Drama, English and Media.
YEAR 6 SCHEME.  Writing to Instruct - Hatchet.
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YEAR 6 SCHEME. Writing to Instruct - Hatchet.

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A 21 lesson scheme of work based around the novel; Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. The novel is an interesting survival story of a very young boy left stranded in the wilderness following a plane crash. It is written for primary children and in particular encourages boys reading. The scheme of work; writing to instruct includes activities aimed to teach skim reading, comprehension, sequencing, writing to describe, writing to instruct, as well as how to compare instruction and description. The scheme sets out success criteria differentiated for Low, Medium and High achievers.
YEAR 5.  4 LESSONS - Music & The trumpet
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YEAR 5. 4 LESSONS - Music & The trumpet

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Four brass music lessons with resources. Lesson one; what is loud, what is quiet? Lesson two introduces a musical note and rhythm. Lesson three introduces a musical instrument (the trumpet). Lesson four explores a scale and the octave. It is essential for these lessons to have a trumpet and a keyboard. Each activity in each lesson plan is colour coded. Blue signifies practical activities. Red lettering informs the teacher of a discussion activity. Black writing signifies plenary activities and/or analysis. Diagrams, images and other resources are included in this resource.
DRAMA STRATEGIES COMPLETE
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DRAMA STRATEGIES COMPLETE

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This bundle includes all four booklets to make up most existing drama strategies. Working through the booklets from 1-4 should match with age groups; year 7 - booklet 1, year 8 - booklet 2, year 9 - booklet 3 and GCSE - booklet 4. You can teach the strategies in any other order.
DRAMA STRATEGIES BOOKLET 2
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DRAMA STRATEGIES BOOKLET 2

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The second of four booklets explaining what drama strategies are, how to use them with examples and a list of learning opportunities. This booklet covers Narration, Vocal Collage, Alter Ego, Role on the wall and Teacher in role. A FREE classroom display is also available to download, listing all of the dramatic strategies.
DRAMA STRATEGIES BOOKLET 3
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DRAMA STRATEGIES BOOKLET 3

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The third of four booklets explaining what drama strategies are, how to use them with examples and a list of learning opportunities. This booklet covers Meetings, Thought Tracking, Verbal Machine, In role writing and Circle of relationships. A FREE classroom display is also available to download, listing all of the dramatic strategies.
DRAMA STRATEGIES BOOKLET 4
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DRAMA STRATEGIES BOOKLET 4

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The final fourth booklet which explains many drama strategies, how to use them with examples and a list of learning opportunities. This booklet covers Statues, Thought Tunnel, Ritual, Forum Theatre, Gestalt & Cross Cutting, Spectra of Theatre, Defining the Space and Marking the Moment. A FREE classroom display is also available to download, listing all of the dramatic strategies.
YEAR 9 ENGLISH SOW - Dickens' short story
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YEAR 9 ENGLISH SOW - Dickens' short story

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18 lesson scheme of work detailing everything you need for each lesson; -Learning Objectives -Introduction -Development -Plenary -Homework task Exploring one of Charles Dickens' short stories called 'Captain Murderer' - a horrific story aimed at the children in his day. Suitable for year 9 and above due to the cannibalistic nature of the protagonist. Victorian times are also explored in this detailed scheme. So detailed that you can teach directly from the scheme of work without the need of additional lesson plans. My resource booklet accompanying the scheme is also available to purchase from TES.
YEAR 9 DRAMA SCHEME 2 - Much Ado about Nothing
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YEAR 9 DRAMA SCHEME 2 - Much Ado about Nothing

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Second of two drama schemes of work for Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing'. A detailed scheme, tried and tested for many years - works very well and all students have responded well to all activities. FREE due to the scheme being a scanned copy.
YEAR 9 DRAMA SCHEME - Anne Frank's Diary 2
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YEAR 9 DRAMA SCHEME - Anne Frank's Diary 2

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The second of two detailed schemes of work based on the study of Anne Frank's diary. Here, 6 lessons cover; Objectives, Starters, Introductions, Drama Development, Plenaries and homework. Indented to be taught from the scheme; no additional lesson plans are necessary. All resources are included (SCHEME 1 covers the previous 6 lessons - also available on TES). The scheme allows for the study of sections of text from Anne Frank’s diary. Students should develop empathy for Anne’s situation at the same time building a knowledge of World War II and the horrific acts of genocide. Hopefully this scheme will address the issue of prejudice in a way which will allow all students to question their own behaviour and opinions in an attempt to minimise acts of prejudice in your classroom and your school. Drama Learning Outcomes: The students will concentrate on using space constraints and Spectra of Theatre (Light/Dark, Noise/Silence) in order to create dramatic atmosphere and represent the element of fear. Speaking & Listening Range. Group and class discussion, reporting back on small group work; • Exploration and hypothesis • Consideration of ideas • Debate and persuasion • Development of thought and analysis • Presentation of drama to audience(s) • Attentive listening • Groups participation, improvement of communication skills • Evaluation of language use (both verbal and non verbal) • Judge appropriate detail • Adapt speech and performance for the listener • Sift, summarise and use salient points • Consider different opinions • Use persuasive argument(s) • Negotiate consensus • Consider choice • Effectiveness of expression • Listen and respond Reading Range. Reading materials, researching the problem, prejudice, genocide, family support. Using library, internet and discussing issues and ideas in small groups and as a whole class; • Using language in a rich, diverse and imaginative way • Extending moral and emotional understanding • Build perspectives on society and community • Analysis and discussion • Extraction of salient points • Articulation of informed personal opinions (using drama and discussion) • Responding to the opinions of others • Distinguishing between opinions and attitudes • Selecting information Writing Range. A range of writing styles including collaborative note making, diary entries and developing and analysing character; • Informing others through description • Developing character understanding • Using emotive language • Development of thought through review and analysis • Analysis of own writing • Using own writing to inform drama • Expression of ideas (in a variety of ways) • Improving spelling, punctuation and grammar
YEAR 9 DRAMA SCHEME - Anne Frank's Diary
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YEAR 9 DRAMA SCHEME - Anne Frank's Diary

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The first of two detailed schemes of work based on the study of Anne Frank's diary. Here, 6 lessons cover; Objectives, Starters, Introductions, Drama Development, Plenaries and homework. Indented to be taught from the scheme; no additional lesson plans are necessary. All resources are included (SCHEME 2 covers the next 6 lessons - also available on TES). The scheme allows for the study of sections of text from Anne Frank’s diary. Students should develop empathy for Anne’s situation at the same time building a knowledge of World War II and the horrific acts of genocide. Hopefully this scheme will address the issue of prejudice in a way which will allow all students to question their own behaviour and opinions in an attempt to minimise acts of prejudice in your classroom and your school. Drama Learning Outcomes: The students will concentrate on using space constraints and Spectra of Theatre (Light/Dark, Noise/Silence) in order to create dramatic atmosphere and represent the element of fear. Speaking & Listening Range. Group and class discussion, reporting back on small group work; • Exploration and hypothesis • Consideration of ideas • Debate and persuasion • Development of thought and analysis • Presentation of drama to audience(s) • Attentive listening • Groups participation, improvement of communication skills • Evaluation of language use (both verbal and non verbal) • Judge appropriate detail • Adapt speech and performance for the listener • Sift, summarise and use salient points • Consider different opinions • Use persuasive argument(s) • Negotiate consensus • Consider choice • Effectiveness of expression • Listen and respond Reading Range. Reading materials, researching the problem, prejudice, genocide, family support. Using library, internet and discussing issues and ideas in small groups and as a whole class; • Using language in a rich, diverse and imaginative way • Extending moral and emotional understanding • Build perspectives on society and community • Analysis and discussion • Extraction of salient points • Articulation of informed personal opinions (using drama and discussion) • Responding to the opinions of others • Distinguishing between opinions and attitudes • Selecting information Writing Range. A range of writing styles including collaborative note making, diary entries and developing and analysing character; • Informing others through description • Developing character understanding • Using emotive language • Development of thought through review and analysis • Analysis of own writing • Using own writing to inform drama • Expression of ideas (in a variety of ways) • Improving spelling, punctuation and grammar
GCSE POETRY ANALYSIS BOOKLET - Flag & The Charge of The Light Brigade
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GCSE POETRY ANALYSIS BOOKLET - Flag & The Charge of The Light Brigade

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A 23 page booklet to accompany the 20 lesson scheme of work; study for AQA Conflict; Flag by Agard and The Charge of The Light Brigade by Tennyson. A modern poem and a pre twentieth century poem both about war. The poems are explored using FLIRT; Form (and structure), Language, Imagery, Rhythm & Rhyme Tone. Set out as a 5 letter word; FLIRT works with my visual planning HIGH FIVE (it has been suggested in some studies that male brains respond better when remembering things in fives). My 20 lesson scheme of work to accompany the scheme is also available to purchase from TES.
GCSE POETRY SCHEME - Conflict: 'Flag' and 'TCOT Light Brigade'
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GCSE POETRY SCHEME - Conflict: 'Flag' and 'TCOT Light Brigade'

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A scheme of work covering 20 lessons of study for AQA Conflict; Flag by Agard and The Charge of The Light Brigade by Tennyson. A modern poem and a pre twentieth century poem both about war. The poems are explored using FLIRT; Form (and structure), Language, Imagery, Rhythm & Rhyme Tone. Set out as a 5 letter word; FLIRT works with my visual planning HIGH FIVE (it has been suggested in some studies that male brains respond better when remembering things in fives). My detailed student booklet to accompany the scheme is also available to purchase from TES.
ARMISTICE POWER POINT PRESENTATION
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ARMISTICE POWER POINT PRESENTATION

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A PowerPoint presentation for assembly. With discussion the presentation can last 15minutes but could also be sped through in 5. Explains what Armistice is, the difference between Armistice and Rememberance Sunday, discusses the relevance of the poppy and intends to make students think about how we can learn from the past and so move into a brighter future. Colour coded slides; red, black and whie.
2 for 1  YEAR 6 SCHEMES.  Music and Literacy.
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2 for 1 YEAR 6 SCHEMES. Music and Literacy.

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MUSIC scheme of work, a LITERACY scheme and it's PowerPoint plus a DRAMA GAMES booklet. The Music scheme explores the orchestra and it's musical instruments while the Literacy scheme focusses upon writing to instruct and the reading of a novella called Hatchet by Paulsen. Also included in the bundle is the drama games booklet.