This GCSE Component 1 Portfolio resource, includes key information about the requirements of the portfolio, key terminology pages, assessment criteria and there is a focus page for each of the six questions, including what needs to be included under each question with sentence starters. Students can use this booklet as a working log during the devising process, supporting them to make notes, which will aid them when writing up their final portfolio. This booklet can also be easily adapted for teachers to add stimuli material explored.

This booklet is to support students who are studying the play An Inspector Calls by J.B Priestley. The booklet includes key drama terminology, synopsis of the play, time period, key themes, character information and design element information including; set, lighting, costume and sound. Students can use this booklet for revision and as a working booklet to log down their ideas for the design elements and in answering exam style questions, linked to Component 3: Section A.

This is an 18 lesson scheme of learning used with Year 9 on a carousel structure. The lessons are clear and simple to follow on the powerpoint, including links to clips and homeworks to set. Additional resources are included in the download.

Having taught the Edexcel GCSE Drama specification for several years, it has become very apparent that the workload for actors in Component 1 and Component 2, is considerably higher than it is for designers, who are only required to produce a few additional documents once chosen and applied their set, costume, sound and lighting to the devised performance. As a result of this, I have designed a work booklet for each of the design elements in both components. These are designed for students to be able to work through independently (with some group collaboration) unless directed to specific tasks by their teacher. It has been designed to work with the Edexcel specification but could equally work just as well for other exam boards. The booklet contains: -Information on Lighting design within performance -Useful resources -18 tasks for the sound designer to work through (Included in these tasks are the additional documents that are required from th exam board) Many tasks have had worksheets created alongside them for the student to use as templates and these will come as separate documents but within the same purchase. Some of these are specific to my department so feel free to adapt. The book that I reference within these tasks is named ‘Designing Drama’ by Sue Shewring and I would suggest buying this as it is a great resource to have. Please note that I have a folder of exemplars of all documents that are produced from the tasks. I ensure my students take a good look at these BEFORE they make a start so they know the standard of what I expect. I also get my students to collate all their work into a well presented folder.

Having taught the Edexcel GCSE Drama specification for several years, it has become very apparent that the workload for actors in Component 1 and Component 2, is considerably higher than it is for designers, who are only required to produce a few additional documents once chosen and applied their set, costume, sound and lighting to the devised performance. As a result of this, I have designed a work booklet for each of the design elements in both components. These are designed for students to be able to work through independently (with some group collaboration) unless directed to specific tasks by their teacher. It has been designed to work with the Edexcel specification but could equally work just as well for other exam boards. The booklet contains: -Information on Set design within performance -Useful resources -19 tasks for the sound designer to work through (Included in these tasks are the additional documents that are required from th exam board) Many tasks have had worksheets created alongside them for the student to use as templates and these will come as separate documents but within the same purchase. The book that I reference within these tasks is named ‘Designing Drama’ by Sue Shewring and I would suggest buying this as it is a great resource to have. Please note that I have a folder of exemplars of all documents that are produced from the tasks. I ensure my students take a good look at these BEFORE they make a start so they know the standard of what I expect. I also get my students to collate all their work into a well presented folder.

Having taught the Edexcel GCSE Drama specification for several years, it has become very apparent that the workload for actors in Component 1 and Component 2, is considerably higher than it is for designers, who are only required to produce a few additional documents once chosen and applied their set, costume, sound and lighting to the devised performance. As a result of this, I have designed a work booklet for each of the design elements in both components. These are designed for students to be able to work through independently (with some group collaboration) unless directed to specific tasks by their teacher. It has been designed to work with the Edexcel specification but could equally work just as well for other exam boards. The booklet contains: -Information on Costume design within performance -Useful resources -21 tasks for the sound designer to work through (Included in these tasks are the additional documents that are required from the exam board) Many tasks have had worksheets created alongside them for the student to use as templates and these will come as separate documents but within the same purchase. The book that I reference within these tasks is named ‘Designing Drama’ by Sue Shewring and I would suggest buying this as it is a great resource to have. Please note that I have a folder of exemplars of all documents that are produced from the tasks. I ensure my students take a good look at these BEFORE they make a start so they know the standard of what I expect. I also get my students to collate all their work into a well presented folder.

This resource is a full pack and provides the following: -x3 detailed PPT lessons leading up to viewing The Woman in Black. These includes information regarding: -The Plot -The caracters -The settings -Genre/structure/style -Director/designer intentions and names -Themes -x1 detailed PPT lesson that follows the viewing. This lesson includes a structured plan of how to answer each question in Section B with exemplars. -x1 detailed PPT of notes on each design element in the play and also a range of KEY MOMENTS to discuss. -x1 PPT on feedback from my classes first set of practice questions. -A copy of MY notes from The Woman in Black on all performance skills and design elements. (I have seen the show 8 times so these are very detailed) Resources for students** -WIB synopsis -Character/Settings list -Victorian language sheet -A booklet of exemplar answers -A booklet of previous questions that have arisen -Analysing/Evaluating theatre phrases

Having taught the Edexcel GCSE Drama specification for several years, it has become very apparent that the workload for actors in Component 1 and Component 2, is considerably higher than it is for designers, who are only required to produce a few additional documents once chosen and applied their set, costume, sound and lighting to the devised performance. As a result of this, I have designed a work booklet for each of the design elements in both components. These are designed for students to be able to work through independently (with some group collaboration) unless directed to specific tasks by their teacher. It has been designed to work with the Edexcel specification but could equally work just as well for other exam boards. The booklet contains: -Information on Costume design within performance -Useful resources -18 tasks for the sound designer to work through (Included in these tasks are the additional documents that are required from th exam board) Many tasks have had worksheets created alongside them for the student to use as templates and these will come as separate documents but within the same purchase. The book that I reference within these tasks is named ‘Designing Drama’ by Sue Shewring and I would suggest buying this as it is a great resource to have. Please note that I have a folder of exemplars of all documents that are produced from the tasks. I ensure my students take a good look at these BEFORE they make a start so they know the standard of what I expect. I also get my students to collate all their work into a well presented folder.

This extremely in-depth 62 slide PowerPoint is covers each question from Section A of the Edexcel GCSE Drama Written Paper helping ensure students know exactly what to include to achieve the top grades. Covering: 4 mark question 6 mark question 9 mark question 14 mark question Each question includes: past exam questions exemplar answers structures to help students write their answer writing frames activities to practice their answers

This booklet has been created to help guide students when writing their Component 1 Devising Portfolio. The in-depth 24 page booklet can be printed off and handed to students. It covers the following: What the Component 1 Portfolio is The 6 questions and structure of the portfolio Mark scheme Grade 9 exemplar answer with annotations Breakdown of each of the 6 questions with examples and writing frames to help students structure their answers Top tips to help

A series of lessons studying the techniques of Devising theatre company, The Paper Birds. These 6 workshops individually explore several different techniques over a few lessons, allowing students to explore in the style thoroughly, using their techniques from a range of their different performances. Techniques such as: Puppetry Invisible Forces Flocking Movement motifs (inspired by pictures) Replacement emotions (with movement) Monologue writing And more

Scheme of work all about DNA by Dennis Kelly for component three of the Edexcel GCSE Drama exam. This SOW includes: 17 Lessons Exam Papers and Mark Schemes DNA Script SOW Overview Knowledge Organisers Booklets Character Profiles This scheme of work looks at all of the production elements as well as the themes and context of DNA and how to answer section A of the paper.

This lesson introduces the key conventions of Artaud. You will explore influences such as Balinese dance and Surrealism. The lesson has a range of academic literature mixed with practical activities. This would be suitable for GCSE or AS Level Drama students being introduced to key practitioners. This lesson has a warm up activity, clear learning objectives, a range of practical activities and a written plenary that demonstrates progress. A home work task is also embedded within the lesson and relevant academic literature.

GCSE Drama Edexcel Component 3 Section A ‘DNA’ by Dennis Kelly. A comprehensive and detailed unit of work for GCSE students studying ‘DNA’ for the Edexcel specification. The unit of work includes: Do Now Activities (starters) for every lesson Visually engaging PowerPoint lesson plans Images and detailed information linked to the original 2008 performance at The Cottesloe Theatre Writing frameworks for all five questions in Section A of the Component 3 exam A ‘DNA’ workbook Practice exam questions Outstanding results achieved - 33% Grade 9-7

GCSE Drama Edexcel Component 1 Devising Unit of Work. A comprehensive and detailed unit of work for GCSE students completing the C1 Devised performance and portfolio for the Edexcel specification. The unit of work includes: Do Now Activities (starters) for every lesson Visually engaging PowerPoint lesson plans allowing students to access all areas of the marking criteria. Support for actors and designers (costume, sound and lighting) Detailed writing frameworks for all six sections of the portfolio for actors and designers. Sentence starters for portfolio writing. Outstanding results achieved and samples of work commended by Edexcel moderators - 77% Grade 9-5

GCSE Drama Edexcel Component 3 Section A Writing Frames. Writing frames for the 4, 6, 9, 12 and 14 mark questions. Clear sentence starters to support SEND students and hints to challege Higher Ability students. Can be used with any Section A set text from the Edexcel specification. 33% 9-7 and 84% 9-5 grades achieved using this framework.

A presentation lesson on Lighting Design for GCSE drama. The basic info your students need to know about lighting to access all aspects of the course. Also a good foundation for A level students. The presentation includes visuals and practical exercises to feed-back on the students understanding of the material along the way, and keep them engaged in the lesson. Can be squeezed into a single period or stretched into a double lesson. Areas of focus: Focus and Direction of Lighting (sidelighting, backlighting, frontlighting, uplighting & toplighting explained with example photos, including 3-point lighting explained with diagram) Types of Lantern (Fresnels, Parcans, Profile Spotlights, Floodlights, Birdies, LED’s, Moving Lights) & Special effects (Gobos, Gels, Smoke/Haze machines) Intentions/Styles of Lighting Design (Naturalism vs Expressionism) In addition, lighting terminology such as cue/state/wash/fade/crossfade etc is explained.

Resource pack and workbook for students watching the play ‘Frankenstein’ at A level for their Live Theatre exam. It includes background info on the play, research activities, reviews and space to write notes on key moments in the play in order to best respond to A level questions. Based on Edexcel exam board, but may be applicable to other boards as well. This resource pack is based on the National Theatre’s Frankenstein starring Johnny Lee Miller and Benedict Cumberbatch.

A powerpoint breaking down section B of the exam. Looking at Life of Pi specificly.

LO1 To explore the symbolic and dramatic significance of Desdemona’s handkerchief in Act 3 scene 4 (AO2) LO2 To consider how Shakespeare uses the concept of the four humours in Act 3 scene 4 (AO2 and AO3) LO3 To analyse the role of Bianca in Act 3 scene 4 (AO2) Extension and stretch and challenge activities are embedded throughout; the lesson has an overarching question which encourages the development of higher order thinking. Opportunities for paragraph writing and peer assessment are also utilised. AS/A Level English Literature (2015+) Paper 1, Section A: Shakespeare

2 minute video breaking down question Ai Includes; Structure Writing frame Example of physical and vocal Ai and AII are free