Resources for the 32 mark question of the AQA GCSE Drama paper. Includes a writing frame/structure, an example answer, a break down of AO3 (Description) and AO4 (Evaluation/Analysis) and helpsheets for students.

In-depth lesson (can also be used for revision) on the design question. Includes all design elements: Lighting, Set, Sound, Costume and Puppets

This resource is to help teach the Live Theatre review acting section, of the AQA GCSE Drama exam. In order to not infringe copyright, I have removed all pictures, not copied any questions from the Component 1 exam paper - but these could be added to help to teach the review further. The example answer at the end is made up and can be edited in places or entirely. Please feel free to tweak and print whatever you feel is required. All of this work is entirely my own, including the example answer. please insert pictures of the live piece of theatre you are focusing on to help teach the proxemics, etc. Also, if you have a copy of the play, print outs of the dialogue may help with the physical and vocal skills characters use. I have found teaching this section difficult and have found that this structure supported all abilities. The breakdown of this, I have found, helped me to break down all sections of of teaching. Enjoy! Hope it helps!

**An Inspector Calls: First Teaching/Revision ** GCSE, Higher level. A well-designed and detailed exam revision scheme of work for eight big lesson plans, optimised for online teaching. The PPTs are designed to be divided over eight weeks of lessons, and there are plenty of activities to do this, but they could easily be broken down further and their activities used as supplementary material. Most activities are differentiated with some more challenging, bonus questions for early finishers. The questions within written activities are designed to increase in difficulty in order to both push learners, and to ensure weaker members of the class are still able to complete tasks. This SoW assumes no knowledge of the play, however as revision focused lessons. The context sections and practice essays are especially useful for this mode of work. All sections refer to the attached PowerPoint presentations, which contain knowledge breakdowns and can also act as handouts. The sections are as follows: Week 1. AIC: The Play and its Contexts Week 2. Arthur Birling: A Practical Man of Business Week 3. Sheila Birling: Blame and Shame Week 4: The Inspector: The Art of Interrogation Week 5: Gerald Croft: Keeping up Appearances Week 6: Sybil Birling: Proud and Prejudiced Week 7: Eric Birling: The Generational Gap Week 8: The End: Social Responsibility and the End of Capitalism In each week’s PowerPoint, you’ll find a series of whiteboard-friendly, well designed, and detailed written questions, discussion questions, and knowledge breakdowns which can span over multiple lessons. Files include the ppt and pdfs (The slides also double as handouts for activities, though some handouts are separate) All images used are either in the public domain, or licensed by CC BY 3.0.

A full scheme of work for studying the play Noughts and Crosses for GCSE Drama - AQA Set Text. The first 21 lessons are about exploring the play and are mostly practical with some exam technique, so students are introduced to the questions. Then there is revision and an end of unit assessment in the style of a mock exam. There are also detailed revision resources for revising the play for the final exam, a revision booklet for students, examplar answers, and additional sets of exam questions. Some of the powerpoints are quite brief and simple, because some lessons are purely practical, but the revision powerpoints are a lot more detailed. Please note, I focus on the acting 20 mark question and not the design 20 mark question in this scheme.

Othello lesson exploring the first three scenes of Act 3, as Iago manipulates Othello’s mind and he begins to doubt Desdemona’s love for him and suspects Cassio. Using differentiated activities and extensive teacher and student notes, we explore the language and themes of Iago’s dialogue with the protagonist and evaluate how it engages and intrigues the audience. Includes a range of engaging activities, worksheets, extensive notes for teachers and students and more. Perfect for English Literature exam preparation and for KS3 English students exploring Shakespeare and Elizabethan drama. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. This lesson forms part of our KS3 Complete Pack. Find out more here. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package

Recap Blood Brothers by Willy Russell through an engaging escape room lesson! It is filled with codes, puzzles and activities to get students to revise characters, themes and contexts as they work in groups or ‘escape crews’ to get out of Mrs Johnstone’s house! Includes answers for every mystery and puzzle (see the notes attached in the PowerPoint) and is a brilliant way to help students in their learning of Blood Brothers, drama and AQA English Literature Paper 2. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. More Popular English Resources: AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package

Othello lesson exploring Iago’s soliloquy, what soliloquies are, how they are used, what effects they and asides can have on a Shakespearean audience. Using differentiated activities and extensive teacher and student notes, we explore the language and themes of Iago’s first soliloquy and evaluate how it engages and intrigues the audience. Includes a range of engaging activities, worksheets, extensive notes for teachers and students and more. Perfect for English Literature exam preparation and for KS3 English students exploring Shakespeare and Elizabethan drama. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. This lesson forms part of our KS3 Complete Pack. Find out more here. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package

Much Ado About Nothing William Shakespeare context lesson that explores Elizabethan attitudes towards marriage, how Beatrice and Benedick view marriage, and how the writer uses language and structure to engage the audience through Act 2 Scene 1. A brilliant way to begin analysing and exploring key themes, context, plot and structure in this Elizabethan comedy. Useful for both KS3 and KS4 students preparing for English Literature GCSE exams. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package

This resource includes a scheme of lessons focused on the written exam (section A and B) for GCSE Drama with the set text of Blood Brothers. All files include fully prepared power-point lessons and resources, which are all fully editable. These lessons guide students through Section A and B and support and prepare their written responses. Example answers and materials included. Lesson 1 - Staging configurations and areas of the stage Lesson 2 - Theatre roles and responsibilities Lesson 3 - Staging Mickey’s speech Lesson 4- Introduction to 4 mark design Lesson 5 - Design questions Lesson 6 - Introduction to 8 mark questions Lesson 7 - 8 mark examples and mark schemes Lesson 8 - Response to 8 mark questions Lesson 9 - Introduction to 12 mark questions Lesson 10 - 12 mark questions continued Lesson 11 - 12 mark examples and speaking frames Lesson 12 - Introduction to 20 mark questions Lesson 13 - 20 mark question break down Also includes two fundamentals of design lessons, including key attributes for a costume and set design question as well as a Blood Brothers knowledge test.

I used this lesson to revise with my GCSE pupils in preparation for the exam. It includes: - Discussion of the role of these characters in the play - List of key moments for each character and related activities - Key vocab words to describe character relationships - Opportunities for pupils to plan and predict questions featuring these characters

This resource is an introduction to devising for the component 2 ( devising) section of the new GCSE. it features: 3 PowerPoints. 1 - introduction to devising 2 - writing devising log - details and includes the writing frame and marking criteria from the spec. 3 - actual stimulus for students to explore - featuring images, poetry ( from Black Roses) and music. Please note that the students have copies of black roses and the image is for illustration purposes only. Music tracks are MP3 tracks and all rights belong to the artists. 1 writing frame: This writing frame has been developed from the new specification and is in line with the features of the exemplar work provided by AQA. The questions provided are to support weaker students who would struggle to meet the criteria. The grading will be developed from their responses. Lesson 3 can be delivered as 4 individual lessons with the stimulus shown individually. Or alternatively to support students whilst exploring other stimulus. Feel free to adapt the resource from this, hence it's low price.

A note from the author: I have this poster on my studio walls as a fun and informative way for students to gain initial exposure to The Mother of Modern Theatre. Overview of Resource: 1 x Practitioner Poster - Joan Littlewood Category: Practitioner Posters Pack (Bundle) Included: 1x Poster Please note: Purchasing this poster allows you to amend and reproduce it for use in your school. 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 complete scheme of work to introduce a KS4 drama class to the concept of devising and create an original piece of theatre. Best used in Year 9 or 10, early in the GCSE course. This bundle includes powerpoints for the following lessons: Lesson 1 - Responding to a stimulus Lesson 2 - Responding to a stimulus Lesson 3 - Presenting Lesson 4 - Begin devising Lesson 5 - Begin devising Lesson 6 - Begin devising Lesson 7 - Collaborating Lesson 8 - Collaborating Lesson 9 - Collaborating Lesson 10 - Collaborating Lesson 11 - Developing your script Lesson 12 - Developing your script Lesson 13 - Dress Rehearsal It also includes the following resources: The format of a script for students to use as a guideline Performance feedback form Template for responding to a stimulus

Excel spreadsheet with grade boundaries which is designed to automatically calculate the grade once data for all three components is entered. By inputting your marking into this spreadsheet you will be able to track where you students currently sit in their grades and even figure out how many marks they need to get move up to the next grade or reach their target grade.

This booklet supports the AQA GCSE Drama Devising Portfolio. This resource supports students who are formatting their portfolio as a scrapbook-style piece of work, or could be adapted to support students writing an essay-style response. The guide is broken into three sections: Section 1: Response to a Stimulus Section 2: Development and Collaboration Section 3: Analysis and Evaluation HAT Guide: Geared towards Grade 5-7 students, with specific stretch and challenge tasks for Grade 8+ ability students Each section has 4/5 pages with suggested headings, layouts, sentance starters, what to include, how to gain extra marks and hit the top band and the most important things students need to include in each section or page. Each section also has a contents page, and the marking criteria for that section to allow HAT students to self-mark or peer assess each others’ work easily. LAT Guide: Geared towards Grade 2-4 students Each section has 4/5 pages, as the HAT guide. The LAT guide is set out in a way that the left side of the booklet sets out what to include/write about, and the right side of the booklet is a template for students to complete either digitally or by hand to ensure they are including key pieces of information, and do not structure their work like an essay. As the booklet progresses into Section 3, the right hand side of the booklet becomes blank to stretch students’ layout skills. Each section has a contents page and the marking criteria. At the end of the booklet there is a a Glossary of vocabulary students should be including in their work, such as: Theatrical Skills Command words Performance styles Devising vocabulary A list of how meaning is communicated (used to support Section 2 & 3). **This booklet has been used since the introduction of the new specification, and students who have used it have received above national average results for Component 2 for two years in a row. The layout of the booklet also assists with the marking of work, and has supported Component 2 marks submitted by the author being commended for their accuracy for the past two years **

Theory powerpoint of 7 lessons which links lesson by lesson to fill in the boxes worksheets (see this in my other resources) and links to practical tasks Has everything on the factfile plus R,A,D,S and Choreographic devices. Learning objectives are on the slides and also on the worksheets Most slides have differentiation colour coordinated to the worksheets to with an ‘easier’ and ‘harder’ task. OVER 100 SLIDES OF INFO AND TASKS

This is a resource with over 100 slides based on section A knowledge Such as physical, technical, expressive and mental skills and Safe Practice I have worksheets to match this if youd like them

This is more of a resource than a lesson, although you can of course deliver it as such. It is worth highlighting that the questions in every exam paper remain the same across the five set texts, only the references to the actual text change. Therefore, there is an opportunity for students to work on writing skills that is relevant to all the set texts. This might come in useful as a starting point before you start your set text, or even before you choose your set text. So of course, use this as a whole lesson and deliver it to your students in one go. Doing so might be a good introduction once you’ve delivered the Full Exam breakdown. It might also prove to be useful doing it in this way as a revision tool closer to the exam. We think that the best way to use this resource is to split it up into questions and/or sections and deliver the content over a much longer period. Spend time looking at each question individually, and when you do, use this resource as a starting point to discuss what knowledge and skills the students are going to need to answer the questions. Use this resource in as many ways as possible to get the best value from it. This resource could be printed out for a display or given to students as a handout. All we ask is that you don’t modify the presentation or layout of the information.

CALLING ALL DANCE TEACHERS This resource includes information about all Anthology works through 5 interactive quizzes. It looks at revision for both Y10 and Y11 encouraging them to select appropraite terminology and examples. There is nothing like this resource out there and students of all ages will enjoy. It follows AQA fact files and additional information to support learning.

Targeted at low ability GCSE pupils, this adaptable PowerPoint provides an insightful platform that enables pupils to explore how class, capitalism and socialism are embodied by the characters. In providing specific extracts, differentiated questioning and comprehension checks before assessing pupils, the PowerPoint is widely accessible for diverse classes.