3 SOW’s that were designed in lockdown for non-practical Drama. Ideal for use for non-practical situations or if students aren’t taking part in practical. Also could be used for a homework project.
A 6 Lesson SOW which explores conventions of a script.
Based on Mark Whellers Drama Schemes for Playwriting and activites used within the book
Students write and develop their own scripts each lesson and for HW.
This coursework is teacher assessed distinction level work, the coursework may include presentations, reports and essays which will depend on the unit. This coursework is unit 19 scriptwriting. The final work includes a written report on the nature of the scriptwriter’s role, the legal and ethical considerations they must make when working and how their role works as part of the development process. And a presentation exploring the format and conventions of industry live scripts and analysis of the use of standard writing techniques to appeal to an audience.
KS3 Drama/English Unit of Work: Scriptwriting. A unit of work containing 6 lessons focusing on the techniques of scriptwriting. This could be used in Drama lesson and English lessons. The unit of work contains PowerPoint lesson plans, learning journey slide and opportunities for performance/written assessments.
This lesson allows students to find their role within a group, and also choose their level of learning and contribution towards the scriptwriting process. By the end of the lesson, students should show the class a ‘sneak peek’ of their future performance piece.
Our Triple Pack is specifically aimed at upskilling senior drama students (upper KS3, senior phase GET and IB Diploma Program) using a cross-curricular approach which intersects with English Language and Literature, Media Studies and Visual Arts. This entire bundle is expected to be achievable for students over the course of an entire year using a 2 hours per week lesson model.
All of our upskilling workbooks include an upskilling target tracker and rubric. Please note: we would welcome a chance to support teachers in adjusting our GCSE-centric rubrics and trackers into a model that suits a different curriculum from around the world. Please do reach out to us if this would suit you. We cover our topics using interactive discussion starters, scaffolded theory knowledge, a range of associated activities and tasks, and step-by-step guidelines to achieve success. We also include opportunities for extension, differentiation, AFL via progress checkpoints and Fix-It Target prompts.
Our lesson presentations are saved as Powerpoint Presentations and are directly linked to workbook content without being too prescriptive. Teachers are therefore free to add or subtract from the scheme of work in relation to their teaching style and cohort abilities. Our presentations are all dedicated to an interactive classroom culture, references to pop culture, theory and practical applications, and a holistic cross-curricular approach.
Our performance bundle includes:
30-page upskilling workbook: performance theory
55-slide lesson presentation
Scenario Starters (ready-to-print)
Character Analysis Sketch (extension support)
Our design bundle includes:
34-page upskilling workbook: devising and design theory
67-slide lesson presentation
Design planning guide (differentiation support)
Character Analysis Sketch (extension support)
Our scriptwriting bundle includes:
36-page upskilling workbook: devising, designing and scriptwriting theory
72-slide lesson presentation
Character Analysis Sketch (extension support)
Preparation time saved for a teacher: approximately 315 hours
Teaching time: can be applied over the course of an entire year
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!
A note from the author:
A selection of devised scenes that are useful springboards in helping pupils compose their own scene scripts for the devsiing units. A range of scenes here covering different topics, plus 2 full GCSE Full Mark Devised Scripts!
Category:
Drama GCSE Complete (also available as part of this bundle)
GCSE Drama Component One: Devising Theatre (also available as part of this bundle)
Included:
15x Short 1-3 page scenes written specifically for GCSE Component One Devised Work
2x Full (3 Person) Group Devised Scripts GCSE Component One (Grief & Perfection - Both Physical Theatre in style but adaptable)
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:
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 Russia’s Gay Propaganda Law 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!
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 The November 2015 Terrorist Attacks in Paris 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!
Three lessons which focus on the below:
How is scripted speech different from spontaneous speech?
How does ‘soap speech’ represent character and mood?
What are the features of a dramatic soap line?
A selection of eight scripts perfect for use with KS3 Drama classes. Great for teaching comedy or scriptwriting or can be used as one offs. There are seven duologues and one script for four characters. Ready to print and use in lesson.
This bundle includes a range of resources suitable for age 14 plus, that allow students to develop skills in the following areas:
creating drama - script work, devising, scriptwriting for stage and screen.
performing drama - across a range of styles - epic, naturalistic, abstract and verbatim.
responding to drama - reflecting on their own work and the work of others, reflecting on the development of work.
understanding of style and genre - delivering presentations assessing use of stylistic qualities.
A note from the author:
This is scheme of work is mainly for KS3 students, but would also suit KS4, to experiment with devising techniques, and how to craft their own drama. There is a group devising booklet that accompanies the assessment, and all students should keep a reflective journal/log of the devising process.
Objective Overview of Love & Hate
§ Students to create a devised performance on any aspect of the theme of Love & Hate, based on the stimuli provided (themes, text, poems, pictures etc.) and explorative devising techniques.
§ Students to develop skills in devising, physical theatre, group work, theatre creation, theatre structure, scriptwriting, transitions and communicating meaning for an audience.
§ Students to gain an introductory knowledge of physical theatre techniques.
A lesson to develop a fictional character from scratch using pictures of objects as stimuli. This lesson can be used as a stand alone lesson, or alternatively can be used in scriptwriting or story writing schemes of work to enable students to devise their own characters. The lesson will teach students to analyse why objects carry connotations and will show students how to create a character profile. I have used this lesson for both my KS3 and KS4 English classes and have differentiated appropriately to suit the needs of all students.
Files in resource
Creating Characters PowerPoint
Character profiling table A4
Learning objective: Using objects as stimuli to create characters.
This lesson focuses on how perspective can alter scriptwriting. Students will learn key terms, practice freeze-frames and scriptwriting, and perform in front of the class. At the end, students will have a chance to review their own work.
Uses a range of drama strategies to explore the traditional story of Cinderella and support students in linked scriptwriting activities. The unit contains 6 comprehensive drama lesson plans and 3 scriptwriting lesson plans, plus additional activities for expansion. Suitable for new and experienced drama students.
This is jam-packed SOW that covers THREE areas: research & planning, production of short film/ digital stills, and evaluative analysis.
Within the research & planning unit, topics covered are: analysis of all eight specified short films, narrative structure (McKnee), mise-en-scene and genre.
As for the production unit, topics covered are: scriptwriting, dialogue, location recce, risk assessment, character development, costume, make-up, casting, lightin, editing, composition, shooting scripts, storyboarding and screen testing.
Lastly, within the evaluatuve analysis unit, lessons are focused on: planning (with planning sheets), developing a writing style, scaffolding for writing introduction, main body paragraphs and the conclusion.
I have used current resources from Studiobinder, Masterclass and many more online articles and videos to keep the unit current. Enjoy!
This KS3 Drama assessment sheet allows pupils to answer questions based on scriptwriting, drama styles, panto and stage directions.
This sheet is for easy understanding on a pupils ability and understanding for the KS3 drama curriculum.