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.

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)

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

Looking to boost your students’ understanding and retention of key drama terms? This comprehensive GCSE Drama Vocabulary Poster Pack contains 143 colourful posters covering essential terminology aligned with the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Drama glossary – perfect for classroom displays, revision booklets, or flashcards. Covering a wide range of drama-specific vocabulary, this resource includes clear, student-friendly definitions for terms across multiple categories: Vocal skills (e.g., pitch, pace, tone) Physical skills (e.g., gesture, posture, facial expression) Staging Set design Lighting Sound design Props and stage furniture General performance and rehearsal terminology Whether you’re dressing your drama studio walls, supporting EAL learners, or preparing students for written exams, these posters are versatile and visually engaging. Printed two to a page and laminated, they create a bright, accessible learning environment – or collate into a handy revision booklet or GCSE drama flashcard set for individual study. Perfect for GCSE Drama, KS3 Drama, or as a general performing arts vocabulary reference. This resource supports literacy, boosts confidence, and reinforces key drama terminology.

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.

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.

Breakdown of what must be included in each paragraph. Made for Eduqas, could be adapted.

A collection of different drama improvisation or scene starters. A fantastic resource for use in lessons or extra-curricular clubs. These scenarios are suitable for a range of key stages as they are so open. Includes: 60 Locations 40 Occasions 48 Characters 36 Emotions / Characteristics 12 Genres / Styles 40 Opening Lines 20 Opening and Closing Lines 32 Scene Titles 31 One Line Scenarios 7 Short Scripts You will receive a PDF and PowerPoint version of the booklet to allow you to make you own adaptations and additions.

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.

Pantomime! Pantomime is an exciting topic to explore especially as our new year 7s are just starting to explore the thrill of Drama in secondary school. Its such a fun scheme but also highlights the underpinning values that Drama derives from. This resource pack contains 6-7 lessons on Powerpoint, booklet which coincides with the powerpoints and a knowledge organiser for homework tasks. *All of my resources are built on Rosenshine practice. * Hi, I have been a teacher of Drama/Performing Arts for 10 years. As I have risen through the ranks in a small school I now rely on non specialists to teach Key Stage 3 Drama. I plan all of the lessons for Key Stage 3 which include powerpoints, booklets and in most cases the knowledge organisers. All of my resources are built on Rosenshine practice. I am pleased I can share my work with others and hope to make someones life a little easier if they’re in the same position as I am! Good luck!

This 25 page booklet summarises a wide range of drama and staging skills to aid student’s revision for the written paper section of their GCSE. Equally, this booklet could be used at the start of the course to introduce terminology to your drama class (regardless of exam board). The booklet includes- Terminology pages covering: -Glossary -Physical skills -Vocal skills -Lighting terminology -Sound terminology -Staging configurations -Staging positions -Costume design (including hair, make-up & accessories) -Rehearsal techniques (& why we use them) Revision pages with 13 different tasks to consolidate knowledge. Three 12 & 15 marker student exemplars. Your download will include both the PDF version and original Word version (so that you can make changes if you require them).

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.

An 11 week scheme of work exploring Frantic Assembly and The Curious incident of The Dog in The Nighttime. Pack includes -Teacher pack with full in-depth lesson plans -Powerpoint for each lessons -Homework booklet with a task for each lesson *you will need a basic knowledge of frantic and/or may need to watch YouTube clips to see examples of exercises such as round by through, hymn hands and quad if you are not familiar. It would be much appreciated if you could review once purchased.

A half term SOW looking at comedy. Looks at Charlie Chaplin, Mr Bean, Home Alone and The Play That Goes Wrong. Easy to add lessons in or edit - and suitable for non-specialist teachers. Includes a cover lesson idea. All links tested April 2025. Tried and tested - loved by my Y8s!

This 8 lesson scheme of work explores the story and characters of Oliver Twist. Highly detailed lesson plans and resources will develop pupils understanding of a variety of drama techniques focusing on characterisation skills, as well as allow lots of opportunities to develop confidence in creating, performing and evaluating. This has been used with a year 7 group but would work with any KS3 group. There are lessons that allow pupils to use scripts, write their own scripts, improve and creating a sequence of freeze-frames to show off their non-verbal communication skills. I’ve included lots of resources for you including some that are differentiated for your learners to use so you can just enjoy teaching the lessons.

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

This is a step-by-step guide, with detailed examples, of how to write the evaluation for the devsing component for Eduqas GCSE drama.

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.

This booklet is targeted at KS3 students (Y7-Y9) as a supplementary resource to practical learning. The aim is for students to work through an assigned task or tasks independently, in a classroom. There are a variety of tasks: Reading Comprehension (Practitioners) Gap filling + Key Words Word searches Storyboards Multiple Choice Quiz Script/Creative Writing Design Challenge (Set/Costume/Poster) Live Theatre Evaluation (x3) Content: Origins of Drama Devising Theatre Audience Configuration Roles and Responsibilities Practitioners (Frantic Assembly, Steven Berkoff, Konstantin Stanislavski, Bertolt Brecht) Style and Genre Dramatic Conventions Melodrama Voice and Language Areas of the Stage Character Live Theatre Ideal for classroom based cover and/or non-specialist Drama teachers. The booklet can be used chronologically or as a series of separate tasks, whatever the teacher deems appropriate. The booklet can also be used as a homework resource.