LO: to examine language within a speech in ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’. Act 3, sc 2, Helena rebukes Demetrius and Lysander who she believes are playing a cruel trick on her. A one sheet lesson that can be photocopied and handed out for students to work through on their own. Tasks include identifying language techniques and answering questions about the text content and techniques. There is an extension exercise about creating their own additional lines for the speech.

A one-off cover lesson. LO: to understand a subplot in ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ and imagine the feelings of the characters. The one sheet lesson contains diagrams of the four stages of who loves whom with the Athenian lovers, and an explanation of the plot at each stage. It then has tasks for the students to complete. The main task is to write a monologue for one of the characters at a particular stage in the play, including facts and feelings about the situation. There is an extension opportunity (to write in iambic pentameter).

A full scheme of work that can be carried in out in a desk based classroom. Ideal for when Drama spaces aren’t available. A range of fun and creative activites, ideal for students in KS3: creating character, set design, script writing, analysis of theatrical skills. The lessons provide a good foundation for skills that will be required at GCSE. Colourful and engaging. Scheme Objectives: To analyse how actors can use their acting skills to achieve specific effects. To look at how costumes are designed to reflect the characters. To consider how staging is used within theatre performances. To develop script writing skills.