A sixteen lesson Key Stage 3 Drama scheme of work focusing on scripted performance, characterisation and rehearsal skills through two scripts: Anita and Me and Blood Brothers. Students complete two contrasting scripted units, working through one 8 lesson scheme per text to build confidence, technique and performance skills across the term. The scheme is practical, accessible and classroom-tested, making it suitable for both specialist and non-specialist Drama teachers. Included: Sixteen fully planned Key Stage 3 Drama lessons (8 lessons per script) Scripted performance work using Anita and Me and Blood Brothers Clear progression from character exploration to rehearsal and performance Practical techniques including hot seating, thought-tracking, tableau and focused rehearsal Explicit teaching of physical and vocal performance skills Accent exploration (Black Country and Liverpudlian) Two summative performance opportunities with built-in self and peer assessment Ongoing formative assessment through questioning, observation and reflection Clear differentiation for supported learners and high-achieving students Ideal for: Key Stage 3 Drama (ideal for Year 8, adaptable for Year 7 or 9) Building confidence with scripted work before GCSE Teachers looking for a fully structured, practical Key Stage 3 unit

This GCSE The Crucible resources with context, plot overviews, practical rehearsals and AQA Section B exam preparation for performer/designer perspectives. Scheme of Work Summary This detailed GCSE Drama lesson pack for The Crucible covers the opening section of a full Scheme of Work, focusing on Component 1 Section B exam preparation. It provides 5 fully planned lessons introducing students to the exam structure, AQA requirements, plot and key moments, historical and cultural context, and practical performance work, with a strong emphasis on developing Band 4 analytical skills. Note: This SOW references page numbers for the Penguin Modern Classics 2015 Publication. ISBN: 978-0-141-18255-1 The resource contains: Understanding Section B expectations and analyzing a 20 mark exemplar answer Social, cultural and historical context (17th-century Puritanism, McCarthyism, Cold War America) Full plot overviews for Acts 1 - 4 with retrieval tasks Guided key-moment breakdowns for each act Practical work: tableaux, improvisation, rehearsing extracts, characterization and staging Written tasks developing performer/designer perspectives Structured homework assignments and presentations Across the resource, students engage in performance-based learning, contextual research, collaborative rehearsal, and reflective writing. Activities develop confidence with vocal/physical skills, staging choices, motivation and intention, and the ability to apply these to exam responses. The pack builds the foundational knowledge needed for success in Section B while maintaining a practical, engaging delivery.