Drama Teacher with over 10 years experience. A range of accessible and detailed resources to make Drama and Theatre teaching fun, inspiring and awesome. Any questions please ask!
Drama Teacher with over 10 years experience. A range of accessible and detailed resources to make Drama and Theatre teaching fun, inspiring and awesome. Any questions please ask!
A note from the author:
I use these templates to help me produce the massive amounts of reports that are required each year in the Drama & Theatre Departments.
Overview of Resource:
A Range of reports from Year 7 - Year 13, from Outstanding to OK/Poor.
Included:
Year 7 Templates
Year 8 Templates
Year 9 Templates
Year 10 / Lower Fifth Templates
Year 11 / Upper Fifth Templates
Year 13 Templates
Please note:
You should aim to personalise these with a sentence of two to ensure that each student receives a specific feedback on their progress in drama and theatre.
Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
A note from the author:
In this resources pack are images and information to aid students with devising a Verbatim & Documentary Theatre piece of drama in conjunction with my Verbatim & Documentary SOW. I use this SOW and these resources with my Year 9 classes, but would work equally well with KS4 and KS5 classes and high ability Year 7/8 classes.
Included:
A range of information on the Homelessness (focus on Brighton - but easily adaptable to any city!)
Homelessness Facts & Figures
Homelessness Comments and Opinions (some highly offensive)
A selection of Images
Assessment Task Sheet
Video link to use as a starter to the topic
Please note:
Whilst I have included a range of stimulus, it is also advisable to include at least one article/piece of information from the month and year of use.
Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
A note from the author:
In this stimuli pack are images, quotes, poems and information to be used with pupils who are devising theatre as a springboard for their creative ideas.
Included:
20 pages stimuli booklet on the topic of Time
Please note:
Whilst I have included a range of stimulus, it is also advisable to include at least one article/piece of information from the month and year of use.
Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
A note from the author:
A Powerpoint that I use for the lesson on creating movement and physical theatre using the Frantic Assembly method of ‘Fluff’
Category:
Physical Theatre Toolkit (also available as part of this bundle)
Frantic Assembly Practitioner Toolkit (also available as part of this bundle)
Drama GCSE Complete (also available as part of this bundle)
GCSE Drama Component One: Devising Theatre (also available as part of this bundle)
Please note:
Purchasing this resource allows you to amend it in any way you would like.
Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
A note from the author:
I use this Theatre Design guidebook to support the Written exam in Drama & Theatre for both GCSE and A Level pupils.
Overview of Guide
A. Styles
B. Staging
C. Colour
D. Set
E. Props
F. Costume
G. Hair & Make Up
H. Lighting FX
I. Sound FX
J. Special FX
K. Terminology Glossary
Included:
A 24 page Theatre Design Guidebook
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A note from the author:
A Notes Log Handout, for pupils to fill in during the interval and post-performance of a piece of live theatre. This can support Section B of the written exam, and the development of practical work in the devised and text performances.
Category:
Drama GCSE Complete (also available as part of this bundle)
Live Theatre Review - GCSE & A Level (also available as part of this bundle)
GCSE Drama Component Three: Written Exam (also available as part of this bundle)
Please note:
Purchasing this resource allows you to amend it in any way you would like.
Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
A note from the author:
In this stimuli pack are images, quotes, poems and information to be used with pupils who are devising theatre as a springboard for their creative ideas.
Included:
20 pages stimuli booklet on the topic of Power & Control
Please note:
Whilst I have included a range of stimulus, it is also advisable to include at least one article/piece of information from the month and year of use.
Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
A note from the author:
Having taught drama of the years I have cultivated a range of stimuli that really stretch and challenge the creativity of my pupils. In this stimuli pack are images, quotes, poems and information to be used with pupils who are devising theatre as a springboard for their creative ideas. A selection of 50 amazing pieces of stimulus are included in this pack.
Included:
50 pieces of stimulus that have produced exceptional ideas and drama
Please note:
Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
A note from the author:
A Useful Contract Form Template for the directors of co-curricular shows or exam texts. This useful form protects productions from unnecessary absence from cast and crew members.
Category:
Director of Drama Toolkit (also available as part of this bundle)
School Production Toolkit (also available as part of this bundle)
Included:
Production Rehearsal Contract Template
Please note:
Purchasing this template allows you to amend and reproduce the contract in anyway that you wish.
Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
A note from the author:
10 pages of 8 cards each, 80 cards in total. For hot seating rehearsal techniques in classes, and as part of production or exam rehearsals.
There are two options of how to use these cards:
Personally I like to laminate these cards on card (double-sided with the backs) and keep them in bundles 1x Pile of Beginner, 1x Pile of Intermediate, 1x Pile of Advanced. I ensure that I also use the back of the card templates to ensure that the cards work as a whole.
You could print out a complete sheet and give one to each pupil. This way they have almost a scorecard to use when working on this technique, depending on the level that the actor wishes to try at.
Overview of Resource:
30 x Beginner Cards (For use as a good warm up to hot-seating for all level actors, and for KS3 and lower level KS4 / GCSE)
30 x Intermediate Cards (For KS4 / GCSE above, and high level KS3)
20 x Advanced Cards (for KS5 / A Level, and high level KS4 / GCSE)
Category:
Rehearsal Techniques (Bundle)
Stanislavski (Bundle)
Included:
80 x Hot-Seating Cue Cards
Please note:
Purchasing this document allows you to amend and reproduce the cards in anyway that you wish.
Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
A note from the author:
I like to give gifts to my Year 11s when they go off on study leave. I always also give them one of these with my top tips for the written exam on! These can be printed on card and adapted to suit your teaching methods!
Category:
Drama GCSE Complete (also available as part of this bundle)
GCSE Drama Component Three: Written Exam (also available as part of this bundle)
Please note:
Purchasing this resource allows you to amend it in any way you would like.
Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
A note from the author:
Having taught drama of the years I have cultivated a range of stimuli that really stretch and challenge the creativity of my pupils. In this stimuli pack are images, quotes, poems and information to be used with pupils who are devising theatre as a springboard for their creative ideas. A selection of 50 amazing pieces of stimulus are included in this pack.
Included:
50 pieces of stimulus that have produced exceptional ideas and drama
Please note:
Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
A note from the author:
A PowerPoint that can be used to present or printed off as a handout to persuade students and parents to take Drama A Level.
Overview of Resource:
This is specially designed for the EQUQAS course but could be easily adapted.
Included:
14 Slide Drama A Level PowerPoint
Please note:
One slide should be updated to include photos of previous A Level students work, which I have omitted for safeguarding reasons.
Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
A note from the author:
I crafted these resources to accompany teaching the devised component of GCSE Drama, after successfully teaching it for 10 Years. It includes helpful resources, lessons activities and model responses.
These are there to support the practical elements of devising. I have separate resources available for:
GCSE Drama Component One - Performance Resources
GCSE Drama Component One - Creative Log / Portfolio of Supporting Evidence
GCSE Drama Component One - Evaluation
Category:
Also available in my Bundles:
GCSE Drama Component One Complete Bundle
GCSE Drama Complete Bundle - Components One, Two & Three
Included:
Lesson Resources
Please note:
This does not include a full SOW as I work differently and adapt depending on the class / ability.
Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
A note from the author:
I use these certificates to congratulate my wonderful students in both academic and co-curricular drama & theatre, as well as for their hard work and dedication to school productions.
Overview of Resource:
These certificates are in the style of ‘Dramatic’. They are also available in:
Classic
Sparkle
Included:
35 x Drama Certificate Templates including:
ensemble work
kind human being
outstanding performance
audience interaction
classroom contribution
lighting design
delivering monologue
role model
supporting others
etc…
Please note:
I like to use a gold or silver marker to fill these in and to print them on cream/white card, both of which can be found from any quality school suppliers or stationery stores. I also print my school logo on the reverse of the card to brand it, therefore you might like to do the same.
These certificates are non-editable, apart from writing names of the teacher / director and student on by hand as they come in a PDF format (unless you have PDF editor software). If you would like additional options on the certificates, please contact me or write a review and I will add additional certificates onto this resource pack. I will aim to complete any additions by 2 weeks after the review is posted.
Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
A note from the author:
A detailed 2 Page guide sheet to be used as a template and guide for school theatre productions / class or exam pieces for supporting backstage crew or Assistant Stage Managers.
Overview of Guidance:
Labelling
Ordering
Equipment
Lighting
Management
Food / Consumables
Hygiene
Category:
School Production Toolkit (also available as part of this bundle)
Included:
Prop Table Guidance
Please note:
Purchasing this document allows you to amend and reproduce the sheet in anyway that you wish.
Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
A note from the author:
These resources provide a fun, informative and engaging start to drama and theatre studies in the academic year.
Overview of Resources:
A selection of resources for use with introduction to drama lessons.
Included:
1 x A Level Introduction to Theatre Studies Booklet
1 x A Level Student Led Workshop Task
1 x GCSE Introduction to Drama Booklet
1 x Year 9 Introduction to Drama Booklet
1 x Year 7 / Year 8 Introduction to Drama Booklet
1 x KS3 Marking Criteria & Assessment Forms
Please note:
Burying these resources means that you can adapt and reproduce them for your work in schools.
These resources are also available to purchase separately.
Buying this bundle means you save 50%
Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
A note from the author:
I use this scheme of work with my Year 8 class, as not only does it offer a historical perspective on theatre, but it also allows for complex exploration into characters, ensemble work and strong emotions. The students seem to want to get fully involved in all aspects and I have developed this scheme over four years of teaching it. It involves a rich variety of activities, and supports the development of ensemble unison (both vocal and physical) and promotes positive working relationships in my students.
Objective Overview of Greek Theatre
§ Students to explore Greek Theatre elements such as chorus, characters comedy & tragedy, masks, depictions of gods, exaggerated acting.
§ Students to develop skills in unison movement, choral voice, non-verbal communication, tragic/comic characters, mask work, script exploration, and gestures.
§ Students to gain an introductory knowledge of Greek Theatre playwrights, Theatre practitioners (Complicitie, Jacques Lecoq), mythological characters, classical history and performance conditions.
§ Students to explore The Trojan Women in depth, as well as examples from The Frogs and The Clouds.
Overview of The Trojan Women
The Trojan Women follows Queen Hecuba, her daughter Cassandra, her daughter-in-law Andromache and her grandson Astyanax, as they learn of their fates to the conquering Greek army. Talthybius, a herald of the Greeks, shows great compassion for the Trojans but must deliver terrible news (the death of Astyanax, the burning of Troy, the separation of Cassandra and Andromache from Hecuba). Menelaus considers slaughtering his ex-wife Helen (of Helen of Troy fame, the face that launched 1000 ships) however he is won over by her charm and decides to delay her killing. Is Helen responsible for the whole Trojan War? The gods Poseidon and Athene start the play discussing how to kill the Greek Army after they offended Athene at her temple. This leads to the messages and themes of the futile nature of war, fate, free will and feminism. The play occurs at the same time as Euripides’ other play Hecuba.
Included:
In-depth Scheme of Work
Lesson Resources (Images, Worksheets, Handouts)
Scripts (a few chorus example scripts, self-written gesture scripts)
Assessment Instructions
Please note:
You may want to purchase ‘The Trojan Women’ by Euripides, and The Frogs and The Clouds by Aristophanes - however I have included two extracts from the plays plus some example chorus sections. The Trojan Women is the main resource for this SOW.
Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
A note from the author:
I have used these resources with my form group from Year 7 - 9 to ensure that not only do I develop a strong pastoral grounding with the students, but also that I build a professional relationship with my form. Some of the resources will need to be tailored / adapted to the needs of your form and your school pastoral policies, however they are a great template to work from.
Included here are a range of different resources. The main ideas are embedded within the two ‘Twilight’ documents as this is from a session I ran on our Pastoral role as form teachers.
Posters / Displays:
- Multiple Intelligence Posters - to instil a sense of acceptance of difference
- A Fingerprint Tree (will need an ink pad) where all students add their fingerprint as a leaf to the tree - to create a bond of loyalty
- Quotes of the Week - to inspire students
- Code of Conduct examples - to help students understand expectations of the school, staff and themselves.
- Roles/Responsibilities Lists with ideas to get the whole form involved.
Activities Ideas:
- A range of ideas in the ‘Twilight’ documents
- Teach a Skill / Run an Activity Forms - student led in form time
- Quiz on school rules and expectations (obviously will need to be adapted)
- Settling in Meetings / Interview Question Sheets
- Caption Competitions
- Desert Island Disks Certificates (students talk about and present extracts of two songs that are important for them)
- Puns and Riddles to keep their mind fresh.
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A note from the author:
Included in this resources pack are images and information to aid students with scripting a piece of drama in conjunction with my Different Voices SOW. I use this SOW and these resources with my Year 9 classes, but would work equally well with KS4 and KS5 classes and high ability Year 7/8 classes.
Included:
Information Pack on Cyber Bullying to help groups script and devise their assessment piece for Drama.
Please note:
This can be combined with my ‘Different Voices’ SOW and is available in a bundle.
Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!