Looking at history and politics, this HIGH FIVE poetry analysis has boxes and questions to help you plan your essay writing. HIGH FIVE© Dionne Dawson 2012

A resource to help with your essay planning. HIGH FIVE © Dionne Dawson 2012.

Being not part of the National Curriculum, drama does not have it's own mark scheme at KS3. I created my own assessment scheme, the levels linked to the English NC levels. I separated my drama assessments into three areas; 1. CO-OPERATION & IDEAS 2. PERFORMANCE 3. EVALUATION These assessment sheets are colour coded for each KS3 year and is set on an A5 size for ease when mounting in a standard exercise book.

4 double lessons studying character using the film; 'Catch me if you can' The scheme sets out objectives, starter, introduction, development and plenaries. Working with theories of Stanislavski as well as 2D, Attitude and Objective.

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.

Looking at the profile of someone who stirs up trouble. Not the bully but the bully's accomplice - the script explores how the stirrer likes to look like they are helping but in fact are making matters a whole lot worse. A 2 minute, original script written in city street slang for todays 'yout' to relate. Purchasing this script gives you the right to both study and perform. Written by Dionne Dawson.

Resources to be used when teaching the 18 lesson scheme of work 'Captain Murderer'. Suitable for year 9 and above due to the cannibalistic nature of the protagonist. Resources show images and explain the class system of the Victorian times. My 18 lesson scheme of work accompanying these resources is also available to purchase from TES.

Nicki and Bradley meet on the tube... Original script by Dawson.

3 Lessons of drama followed by 3 lessons of music. The theme being spiritual, the lessons explore rituals of story telling, rhythm, the camp fire. Drama working piece: a rain dance with statues. Music working piece; African American Spiritual song, Wade in the Water.

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.

4 LESSONS for year 7 drama. Resources included. Scheme of work is set out in easy to read columns and covers lesson objectives, starters, introductory activities, development activities and plenaries.

A work book for GCSE Literature students studying 'Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'.

A complete resource pack designed for use with the scheme of work; An Introduction to Shakespeare.

A booklet explaining the following games; FISHES, CHARADES, PRISONER, ZIP ZAP BOING, THE KEEPER OF THE KEYS, LUCKY DEAL, PENGUINS, MEMORY – I went to the shops…, ONE WORD STORY, HANDBAGS, MEMORY – In the room…., WHOSE LIE IS IT ANYWAY?

A PowerPoint presentation (lesson by lesson) to assist the scheme of work; The Three Halloween Witches. By using the scheme and this powerpoint nothing else will be needed.

A PowerPoint presentation which explains the language of Media. Includes; Denotation Connotation and the Semiotics of; Indexical signs Symbolic signs Iconic signs Images are included and slides are colourful. Some slides are designed for the students to ‘have a go’.

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.

A scheme of work set out into six lessons. Extremely detailed; covers lesson objectives, starters, introduction activities, development activities and plenaries. Each activity has specified timings for those who need assistance with time management. The scheme works with drama strategies suitable for year 7 students; games, story telling, vocal collages, rehearsals, performances, timelines, verbal machines, hot seating, improvisation and still pictures. For more information on how to work with these drama strategies you may download my strategies booklets available also on TES.

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)

14 lesson scheme of work for A level drama. Scheme includes lesson objectives, starters, introductory activities, development activities and plenaries. Explored through the practical use of drama strategies and the moralistic development through the use of key questions. Resources are included.