This is a fully practical scheme of work, exploring the fundamental skills and techniques of drama. During the unit students will learn the basics of KS3 drama through exploration of Matilda (The Musical). The scheme uses lyrics and extracts from the production to create drama. Lesson 1 - Still image and transitions Lesson 2 - Mime and Thought-tracking Lesson 3 - Creating and sustaining character Lesson 4 - Physical Theatre and Choral Speaking Lesson 5 - Using scripted text and Forum Theatre Lesson 6 - Preparation for assessment These a full prepared power-point lessons and word document resources.

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.

This is a fully loaded 15 lesson scheme of work that is an enjoyable, engaging, active and fun introduction to drama. Ideal for use at the start of a new academic year or for any class that are unfamiliar with the basic conventions of drama. Not only will students enjoy a range of practical activities, they will also learn a whole host of important drama skills which will make them strong, well rounded performers. Lessons in the scheme run as follows: Lessons 1-3 - Drama games - 20 games, fully explained, that are guaranteed winners for any group Lesson 4 - Voice work Lesson 5 - Freeze Frames Lesson 6 - Thought Tracking Lesson 7 - Mime Lesson 8 - Levels and Proxemics Lesson 9 - Soundscaping / Off Stage Drama Lesson 10 - Mime Lesson 11 and 12 - Improvisation and Developing a Concept Lessons 13 and 14 - Rehearsal - highly structured lesson with guidance on good rehearsing. Choice of 3 assessment tasks for teacher to choose from Lesson 15 - Performance and Evaluation (evaluation can take the form of an extended activity to be completed in a separate lesson) The scheme now includes a series of knowledge organisers that you can use with your students to revisit key concepts! Ideal for less experienced teachers and non-subject specialists as well as more experienced drama teachers. Engaging and fun PowerPoints with very little adaptation required. Tasks are accompanied by supporting notes where necessary so that all tasks are easy to follow and teach. A complete and fully resourced scheme of work designed to engage students from lesson 1 and make Drama the subject they all talk about! Ideal for building strong, well rounded and skilled performers. Would suit key stage 2, 3 and 4. For some reason the preview feature doesn’t seem to work properly on some of the resources but they all download fine and are formatted correctly when downloaded. If you loved the resource and think it’s worth 5*, why not get another one absolutely free? Simply leave your review, email ireviewedajs@outlook.com with your TES username and the free resource you would like and your free resource* will be sent over right away! free resource cannot exceed value of original purchase

A practical 5-6 lesson (Half terms) and detailed drama based exploration of ‘DNA’ by Dennis Kelly. Each lesson is ready-to-go and clear on objectives and tasks. It features edited script extracts from the play included in the powerpoint. This scheme of work covers: The themes and issues of the play The complexities of the characters Dark Comedy element The Role of Jan and Mark Creating tension. Ideal for latter KS3 or KS4 drama study or practical English.

Hello, This is a Key Terms Drama Terminology Booklet. I use it with both KS3 and GCSE students, as it helps students to learn terminology and also reflect on their own work throughout the year. For each key word of phrase it asks students: This is when (the definition) I did this (an example) I was (feedback and your own opinion on performance) Terminology included: Split Scene Improvisation Spontaneous Improvisation Still Image/Freeze Frame Space and Levels Narration Thought Tracking Cross Cutting Role Play Script Work Mark the Moment Role on the Wall Hotseating Sound Collage Voice Stimulus Devising Mime Physical Theatre Movement Characterisation Music as Stimulus Success of lesson It can of course be edited to suit your needs. My students enjoy reflecting, and it prepares them for the written work of KS4 and KS5 courses. Tried and tested in the classroom! Thanks.

A funny play loosely based on the Grinch by Dr. Seuss, and the well known movie. The story revolves around the town of Whoville, where all the Whos love Christmas. In fact they love Christmas so much it is all they talk about! However, a mysterious outcast lives to the North of the town; this outcast hates Christmas and anything to do with the festive time of year. This outcast is called the Grinch! The play follows the story of Cindy-Lou and her family as they open up to the Grinch, and try to show him what Christmas is all about. However, the Grinch has his own plans to ruin Christmas for the town, and steals all the presents on Christmas eve. He has a change of heart however when he hears the town enjoying Christmas even though he had stolen all of the presents. His heart grows and he quickly returns the gifts and takes part in all the festivities. There are song recommendations throughout the script, with a mixture of traditional Christmas songs and modern songs. There are 28 speaking parts, with additional non-speaking roles too for up to 30 students. The play is around 40-50 minutes long. I hope you have fun with it, my class had a ball! If you are unsure whether it will suit your class, download a free preview and give it a go! ⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻ I also have some more Christmas play scripts in my store including: A Christmas Carol (A School Remix) Elf A Christmas Carol (A Traditional Version) The Santa Clause To save money you can buy all four play scripts in my Christmas Play Script Bundle (saving nearly 40%) - link below: Christmas Play Script Bundle ⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚ For more great resources check out Creative Primary Literacy

Ideal for teaching in a traditional classroom rather than a studio. Six lesson scheme of work about Theatre Design. Each lesson focuses on one of four design elements - Lighting, Make-up, Costume and Set. Students are encouraged to draw, annotate and write about their design choices. There is a different play every lesson to encourage students to consider how different genres prompt the use of different techniques by designers. Lessons include: descriptions of 4 Theatre Design roles lists of key questions to consider when writing about design literacy puzzles to consolidate key subject language numeracy challenges inspired by managing a budget Summary of the ‘play of the day’ short script extracts annotation tasks homework research task.

A simple but effective six week scheme of learning that introduces Year 7 pupils to secondary drama. The resource includes: 1 - basic supporting PowerPoint 2 - detailed lesson plan for each lesson with clear instructions to activities 3 - a concise mid-term plan / sequence of lessons 3 - a module sheet with targeted assessment outcomes 4 - an assessment record sheet that allows for live, not retrospective assessment at the end of the module 5 - a copy of assessment thresholds for Key Stage 3 6 - a copy of my marking and assessment policy If you are happy with this resource, please leave me a review. If not, feel free to contact me.

This information pack includes all the key terminology required to succeed in GCSE Drama when discussing lighting for a set text. Types of lighting, description, use, control, effects, direction, shadowing. It includes language to use when writing about lighting such as fade, wash, flood, snap etc… It includes descriptions of how it can be used to create mood and atmosphere. Finally using the play ‘An Inspector calls’ is breaks down different lighting states and symbolism for each scene. Ending with natural lighting descriptions used in the play. STUDENT worksheet included of 5 tasks which could be completed in 60-120 minutes, so after the main resource is taught, students can complete the 5 tasks to reinforce learning. Used alongside teacher examples, this could take 3 lessons.

Review - ‘This is a fantastic resource!!! Kids are loving it! Would 100% recommend!!’ ***** Thinking about how to approach teaching PANTOMIME? It’s behind you! This tried-and-tested 6 week Drama scheme of work is designed to introduce your pupils to this fun performance style. All lessons come complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed - you are ready to go! This pack includes: Powerpoints Lesson plans Cover lesson activities Self Assessment form 2 x 6-page Pantomime scripts (Cinderella and Little Red Riding Hood)

Three long (approx. 90 min each) drama lesson plans for the drama lesson or drama club. Each plan provides clear instructions for warm-up games, main activities and endgames. Lessons include ice-breakers, name games, freezes, movement and thought-tracking activities. Brilliant for new drama teachers, new students, or teachers who need an instant ‘pick up and go’ drama teaching resource.

This unit of work is designed for component 2 aqa drama devising drama and includes guidance across both the practical and written elements. It has a clear stimulus with lots of room for creativity. Would also work well as mock SOW in Year 9. It has lots of rehearsal activities to encourage creativity with creation and homework/ written tasks. *I do not own any of the media, images, music, videos or text used in this SOW

This is an AQA GCSE Drama walking talking mock for Component 1: Understanding Drama written for students studying Willy Russell’s ‘Blood Brothers’ looking at sections A and B. Contained in this resource is a PowerPoint presentation for the teacher to walk and talk students through the mock and a companion student document. The 24 slide PowerPoint contains exam questions from a previous AQA exam detailing timings per question, command words, published AQA mark schemes per question and a model answer. The 14 page companion document for students starts with Section A looking at ‘Theatre Roles and Terminology’ with previous exam questions. It then moves on to Section B the Study of Set Play (in this case, ‘Blood Brothers’); it contains space for the students to write exam timings, what the question is asking, a space for them to write the command words for each quesiton, space for what the AQA mark scheme says and a plan for their own answer. This walking talking mock should take two hours: two single lessons or a double lesson.

KS3 Drama Cover Lessons Booklet A booklet of 26 different cover lessons for KS3 Drama. A range of worksheets and tasks suitable for desk based Drama or could be adaptred for Remote Learning. Included are the cover sheets for each lesson and any worksheets needed (78 page document) - great for last minute cover lessons. Cover sheets do include a mix of written and practical tasks. I have tried to keep them generic to make them easy to adapt to the topic of the lesson or to be able to used last minute for any class. Could also be used as tasks for students in isolation room. A PDF version and a Powerpoint version of the booklet are included so that you can adapt to the needs of your lesson.

This is a fully prepared practical drama scheme of work suitable for KS3 students. The scheme explores various elements of the story and scripted text and provides new skills and techniques for students to explore in an active, practical and fun way. All resources are included within power-points or as seperate documents. The scheme includes: Self assessment starts and end of scheme sheet Lesson 1 - Imagination Lesson 2 - Narration Lesson 3 - Oompa Loompa Chorus Lesson 4 - Physical Theatre and Soundscape Lesson 5 - Characterisation Assessment task (Carousel activity recapping learning)

GCSE Drama Component 3 Exam Preparation Booklet Boost your students’ exam performance with this comprehensive GCSE Drama Component 3 Exam Preparation Booklet! This essential resource is designed to guide students through the structure and demands of the Component 3 written exam, ensuring they are well-prepared to achieve their best results. What’s Inside: Detailed Question Guidance: Step-by-step instructions on how to approach each type of exam question, from understanding and annotating the extract to structuring high-scoring responses. Examiner Tips: Insights from examiner reports to help students avoid common pitfalls and maximize their marks. Sentence Starters: Sentence starters to help students frame their answers effectively and confidently. Practical Advice for Designers and Actors: Tailored advice for answering questions related to set design, lighting, sound, and character portrayal, with clear references to original productions and staging choices. Perfect For: GCSE Drama Teachers: An invaluable tool for teaching Component 3 and helping students refine their exam technique. GCSE Drama Students: Ideal for independent study and revision, giving students the tools they need to approach the exam with confidence. Drama Departments: A reliable resource that ensures consistent teaching across different classes and levels of ability. Why Choose This Resource? Exam-Focused: Tailored specifically to meet the demands of the GCSE Drama Component 3 written exam. Comprehensive Coverage: Covers all question types, ensuring students are prepared for every aspect of the exam. Time-Saving: Ready-to-use, reducing your planning time and providing a clear structure for teaching exam skills. Empower your students to excel in their GCSE Drama exams with this all-in-one preparation booklet. Download today and give them the confidence to achieve their full potential! Looking for More? If you found this resource helpful, be sure to check out my GCSE and A Level Drama Knowledge Organiser—a comprehensive guide covering key drama concepts, terminology, and techniques. Perfect for deepening students’ understanding across various topics in drama.

Full PPT SOW focusing on scenes from Our Day Out (Willy Russell), Grease (The Musical Stage Play), Blood Brothers (Willy Russell) and Across the Barricades (Joan Lingard). Designed for Year 9 but can be adapted for any KS3 Year. Scheme includes: -Introduction to script -Script features Our Day Out -Plot -Writer -Character Discussion -Character Analysis/Role on the Wall (Film Version Clip on Youtube) -Mrs Kay/Mr Briggs -Shop Scene – write own dialogue for your own ending using character analysis Grease -Status -How to create status in performance work -Plot -Characters -Status Rank -Peer Pressure -Role Play based on Peer Pressure Blood Brothers -Plot -Edward and Mickey meeting scene -Status and control -Social Status -Scene performance -Language and Dialogue -Re-imagining the scene in own dialect -Costume Design Across the Barricades -Religion Theme -Linda in the Hot Seat -Relating to characters Script Writing

A grid of written Drama activities that students can choose from. Perfect for cover lessons where practical work isn’t possible. The tasks are for all abilities and my students have found the instructions easy to understand when prefaced with the instruction ‘this lesson, choose one activity from the grid’. It should not require any additional work on the teacher’s part. Perfect if too poorly to set SoW based cover.

Detailed lessons on Section C of the Eduqas Drama A level - Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time. This 76-Slide Powerpoint goes through how to structure answers to exam questions in detail as well as important things to include, key vocabulary and top-mark exemplar answers. The PowerPoint covers all aspects a student may be asked about Curious Incident, including: Lighting Design Sound Design Staging, Set and Props Design, ground plans Movement and Positioning Costume Design

Full scheme of work including powerpoints, resources and printable stimuli. This scheme includes 6 lessons (with an optional 7th lesson if you have a long term) to fit a half-term or whole term (if your students have drama once a fortnight). I teach this in the summer half term of year 8, but this scheme could be used for other KS3 years too. The lessons cover the following performance and rehearsal devices: Choral speaking Repetition Hot seating Split staging Still images Thought tracking Monologues Group work and performance This topic covers themes such as: Why people go missing Why people may not want to be found Living with difficulties at home Homelessness Lesson four of this scheme of work involves the teacher turning your drama space into a ‘crime scene’ that students can visit and walk around, I have included printable stimulus for you to use (as well as ideas for other items for stimuli). In case you don’t have the time or space to create a crime scene, I have included a powerpoint version of the crime scene (which was used when I taught this scheme online during the pandemic), and is still a great way for students to look through the ‘crime scene’ and discuss together.

Review:- Great resource - highly appreciate this. Very detailed. Thank you! Explore the classic play BLOOD BROTHERS by Willy Russell, using this extensive Drama resource pack which investigates in detail all the key characters and plot sequences, along with the cultural, historical and social contexts of the story. The scheme comes complete with 10 detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning needed - it is ready to go! This tried-and-tested pack includes… Lesson powerpoints (10 lessons) Digital pupil workbook Scheme of work (20+ lessons) Coursework checklist Project evaluation