Fully resourced series of lessons that cover the basics of Drama for Year 9 students. There are 8 lessons in the series however each lesson can be stretched over several lessons if required. This includes Starter tasks, Explanation of techniques, Examples of modelling, Student Activities, homework tasks and Example Assessments/Rehearsal review sheets. The skills covered within this topic: Blocking Accepting Spontaneous Improvisation Refinement Objectives Scenario work The purpose of the year 9 Drama scheme is to continue a love for the subject whilst also preparing students for KS4. Lessons aim to help students gain transferrable skills for the future- communication, interaction, empathy, social understanding , self presentation and continuous building of self esteem and confidence. Evaluating and Analysing in greater detail is also introduced. Working to a given genre or style is also at the forefront of each lesson. Design begins to look in more detail at both costume and lighting for a given brief/scene. Pre-Learning will be introduced through homework research Tasks.

Complete Lesson Resources for Pearson BTEC Tech Award Component 2. 3 Plays were studied in Component 1 Two- Jim Cartwright, Teechers- John Godber and Curious Incident- Simon Stephens. I personally try to use ‘Two’ for this component as it lends itself well to the practical side of the component. Component 3 also runs alongside this unit. The component is explored through a series of lessons and Developments which can then lead into use in internal assessments. These can also be utilsed as Mock Assessments. The work covers Warm-ups, Links to Practitioners Style, Tasks, Modelling/Examples, Students Activities, Videos and Reflection/Review Tasks. Lessons Cover: Stanislavski Role on the Wall Character Analysis Annotating Script Dramatic Intentions Starting Points for Development Blocking Stage Directions Pre-Workshop Research Tasks Exploration of Vocal Skills Exploration of Physical Skills Naturalism Evaluative and Analytical Writing Review Sheets Rehearsal logs Production templates Smart Target Review sheets

Fully resourced series of lessons that cover the basics of Drama for Year 7 students. There are 7 lessons in the series however each lesson can be stretched over several lessons if required. This includes Starter tasks, Explanation of techniques, Examples of modelling, Student Activities, homework tasks and Example Assessments/Rehearsal review sheets. The skills covered within this topic: Freeze Mime Metamorphosis Projection Levels Gestures Facial Expressions Script Annotation Other various vocal skills The purpose of this year 7 scheme is to instill discipline, confidence, love for the subject and build basic knowledge around skills and techniques needed for success. The basics of design work will also be introduced through discussion and homework tasks.

These easy to follow lessons are perfect for cover teachers. There are 2 cover lessons per year group in KS3, sheets can be printed for students to work upon. Lessons are structured with tasks clearly explained for non-specialists whilst students can still gain subject knowledge.

Complete Lesson Resources for Pearson BTEC Tech Award Component 1. 3 Plays have been used as the basis for the content- Two- Jim Cartwright, Teechers- John Godber and Curious Incident- Simon Stephens. Component 3 runs alonside this unit. The component is explored through a series of lessons and Developments which can then lead into use in Component 1 and Component 2 internal assessments. These can also be utilsed as Mock Assessments. Each theory lesson has Warm-ups, Links to Practitioners Style, Tasks, Modelling/Examples, Students Activities, Videos and Reflection/Review Tasks. Lessons Cover: Genres Purpose Styles Structure Presenting Ideas Dramatic Intentions Starting Points for Development Characteristics of Performance Pre-Workshop Research Tasks for each Play Exploration of Vocal Skills Exploration of Physical Skills Character Analysis Physical Theatre Naturalism Epic Theatre Evaluative and Analytical Writing Additonal Resources PSA Preparation Lessons Breakdown of Evidence for Assessment Revision PP Time Sheet to Track PSA time allowance

Fully resourced series of lessons that cover the basics of Drama for Year 9 students. There are 3 lessons plus an End of Topic assessment in the series, however each lesson can be stretched over several lessons if required. This includes Starter tasks, Explanation of techniques, Examples of modelling, Student Activities, homework tasks and Example Assessments/Rehearsal review sheets. The skills covered within this topic: Proxemics Dynamics Interaction Roles Responsibility Clowning Status Emphasis Articulation Annotation The purpose of the year 9 Drama scheme is to continue a love for the subject whilst also preparing students for KS4. Lessons aim to help students gain transferrable skills for the future- communication, interaction, empathy, social understanding , self presentation and continuous building of self esteem and confidence. Evaluating and Analysing in greater detail is also introduced. Working to a given genre or style is also at the forefront of each lesson. Design begins to look in more detail at both costume and lighting for a given brief/scene. Pre-Learning will be introduced through homework research Tasks.

Fully resourced series of lessons that cover the basics of Drama for Year 9 students. There are 6 lessons in the series however each lesson can be stretched over several lessons if required. This includes Starter tasks, Explanation of techniques, Examples of modelling, Student Activities, homework tasks and Example Assessments/Rehearsal review sheets. The skills covered within this topic: Mime Exaggeration Audience interaction Social Class Gait Posture Stance Articulation Emphasis Stanislavski Pantomime The purpose of the year 9 Drama scheme is to continue a love for the subject whilst also preparing students for KS4. Lessons aim to help students gain transferrable skills for the future- communication, interaction, empathy, social understanding , self presentation and continuous building of self esteem and confidence. Evaluating and Analysing in greater detail is also introduced. Working to a given genre or style is also at the forefront of each lesson. Design begins to look in more detail at both costume and lighting for a given brief/scene. Pre-Learning will be introduced through homework research Tasks.

A series of lessons covering the basic of set design. These lessons were made to better manage difficult classes that struggled with practical drama. These lessons include Starter tasks, Explanation of techniques, Examples of modelling, Student Activities, and Example Assessments. There is also opportunity for analysis of stage and theatre set.

Fully resourced series of lessons that cover the basics of Drama for Year 8 students. There are 7 lessons in the series however each lesson can be stretched over several lessons if required. This includes Starter tasks, Explanation of techniques, Examples of modelling, Student Activities, homework tasks and Example Assessments/Rehearsal review sheets. The skills covered within this topic: Thought tracking Freeze Gait Stance Posture Slow Motion Insults Connotations Pitch Comedy Convey Costume Design The purpose of the year 8 Drama scheme is to expand on and further embed skills learnt in year 7. There is a greater emphasis on the importance of learning lines and scenarios teach students to be aware of characters feelings and consequences of their actions. Students will be focused, mindful, creative and resilient when approaching performances. Characterisation exploration becomes more rounded and thought provoking and requires analysis. There is more emphasis on performing for genre and purpose. Design focuses upon links to genres and character types.

A series of lessons covering the basic of costume design. These lessons were made to better manage difficult classes that struggled with practical drama. These lessons include Starter tasks, Explanation of techniques, Examples of modelling, Student Activities, and Example Assessments. There is also opportunity for analysis of musical theatre costume.

A series of lessons covering careers within the performing arts industry. These lessons were made to better manage difficult classes that struggled with practical drama. These lessons include Starter tasks, Explanation of techniques, Examples of modelling, Student Activities, and Example Assessments. A work booklet is also provided and can be taught within a classroom setting.

Fully resourced series of lessons that cover the basics of Drama for Year 8 students. There are 5 lessons in the series however there is a costume project and a one off practical summer themed lesson so each lesson can be stretched over several lessons if required. This includes Starter tasks, Explanation of techniques, Examples of modelling, Student Activities, homework tasks and Example Assessments/Rehearsal review sheets. The skills covered within this topic: Improvisation Puppetry Angel and Devil Surrealism Physical Theatre Convey Sketch Annotate The purpose of the year 8 Drama scheme is to expand on and further embed skills learnt in year 7. There is a greater emphasis on the importance of learning lines and scenarios teach students to be aware of characters feelings and consequences of their actions. Students will be focused, mindful, creative and resilient when approaching performances. Characterisation exploration becomes more rounded and thought provoking and requires analysis. There is more emphasis on performing for genre and purpose. Design focuses upon links to genres and character types.

Fully resourced series of lessons that cover the basics of Drama for Year 8 students. There are 10 lessons in the series however each lesson can be stretched over several lessons if required. This includes Starter tasks, Explanation of techniques, Examples of modelling, Student Activities, homework tasks and Example Assessments/Rehearsal review sheets. The skills covered within this topic: Puppetry Mirroring Stereotypes Accent Dialect Dynamics Writing in Role Mime Annotation Improvisation Dramatic Pause Set Design The purpose of the year 8 Drama scheme is to expand on and further embed skills learnt in year 7. There is a greater emphasis on the importance of learning lines and scenario’s teach students to be aware of characters feelings and consequences of their actions. Students will be focused, mindful, creative and resilient when approaching performances. Characterisation exploration becomes more rounded and thought provoking and requires analysis. There is more emphasis on performing for genre and purpose. Design focuses upon links to genres and character types.

Fully resourced series of lessons that cover the basics of Drama for Year 7 students. There are 7 lessons in the series however each lesson can be stretched over several lessons if required. This includes Starter tasks, Explanation of techniques, Examples of modelling, Student Activities, homework tasks and Example Assessments/Rehearsal review sheets. The skills covered within this topic: Choral Speech Formations Unison Canon Metamorphosis Circular Drama Comedy Narration Dramatic Intention Cross-Cutting The purpose of this year 7 scheme is to instil discipline, confidence, love for the subject and build basic knowledge around skills and techniques needed for success. The basics of design work will also be introduced through discussion and homework tasks.

Fully resourced series of lessons that cover the basics of Drama for Year 7 students. There are 7 lessons in the series however each lesson can be stretched over several lessons if required. This includes Starter tasks, Explanation of techniques, Examples of modelling, Student Activities, homework tasks and Example Assessments/Rehearsal review sheets. The skills covered within this topic: Gait Tone Body Language Posture Body Language The Stage/Space Comedy Hot seating Mime Writing in Role Role on the Wall The purpose of this year 7 scheme is to instill discipline, confidence, love for the subject and build basic knowledge around skills and techniques needed for success. The basics of design work will also be introduced through discussion and homework tasks.