A series of posters with an overview of the requirements for the roles of; -Performer -Director -Set designer -Sound designer -Lighting designer -Costume designer -Props and stage furniture design Posters are based on information from Edexcel’s official revision guide, and are intended to be used to summarize and revise from. I used them as a ‘revision wall’ at my school which was popular with my year 11s.

This powerpoint includes 23 different rehearsal techniques designed to explore the following; -characterisation -relationships -exits/entrances/use of stage space -chorus/ensemble -language/text Each slide include the aims of each technique, a description of how to run technique, and an equipment list. Each rehearsal technique is colour coded in order to identify which of the areas listed above it is most suitable for. It can be used to help students to develop their work for the Edexcel GCSE course in Component 1 and 2, either as part of their portfolio or practical investigation and development. Similarly, it can be used for the AS, and A Level course.

This is a fantastic introduction for students who are new to Drama Education in a secondary school environment. I use it with year 7 in their first half term (Sep-Oct). This SOW is designed for KS3 students as an introduction to the main performance skills as outlined in the Edexcel GCSE 1-9 spec. The SOW guides students through a series of tasks where they apply the performance skills in a range of ways to communicate meaning. This bundle includes; -5 week SOW -Full PowerPoint with instructions -5 lesson plans, which you are free to edit -An 'end of topic test’ which mirrors the Component 3 exam for Edexcel GCSE Drama -A mark scheme for the test -Handouts Please note: In order to complete the lessons fully students will need access to the Edexcel Purple Revision Workbook. For copyright reasons I cannot upload them as resources here.

This lesson can be used as part of Component 1 in the Edexcel GCSE (1-9) in order to explore the following requirements for the portfolio as outlined in the 2016 specification (Pp 15); -Contribution to the creation, development and realisation -Consideration of genre, structure, character, form, style, and language Pack includes; -PowerPoint -Lesson Plan(TO BE ADDED 21st JUNE) -Resources The PowerPoint contains the following; -An overview of Jacque Lecoq and his work -A step by step guide for practically exploring the 7 Levels of Tension -Questions to pose to students after each stage has been explored The lesson plan contains the following; -Step by step instructions for how to run the activities -Levelled outcomes and differentiated objectives (colour coded) - Example questions to pose to students -Links to AO of the 2016 specification Resources include a pro-forma in which students can can notes on the following; - the practitioner -the technique -their personal development of role/content through taking part in the technique.

PowerPoint containing 3 lessons designed to introduce year 6 or 7 students to the work of William Shakespeare, all of which can be completed remotely. This is very much designed as an INTRODUCTION to the Bard, to be used at the start of a longer SOW. Includes: Clear instructions Research and written tasks Extension tasks for able learners Mark schemes where needed Key terms when studying Shakespeare Facts about William Shakespeare Links to useful websites and Youtube clips Introduction to a selection of popular Shakespeare plays

This lesson is designed to help students to apply the context of Orwell’s 1984, and Icke and Macmillan’s adaption, to their directorial vision. There is a task sheet that accompanied the PowerPoint, with a series of scaffolded tasks finishing with the students writing their introductions to Section A, Question b (i). PLEASE NOTE: Bii has been removed as the question doesn’t require context Lesson includes; Aims for the lesson Contextual information on Orwell’s 1984 Contextual information on Icke and Macmillan’s 1984 Discussion tasks linking to modern day events Example introductions Scaffolded tasks Student worksheet

INCLUDED: Powerpoint and lesson plan This is lesson is designed as a REVISION and RE-CAP lesson to reinforce the students prior learning on COSTUME. It is in preparation for the Edexcel GCSE Drama (9-1) Component 3 exam. The main task focuses on the characters from Twelfth Night, but this is easily adaptable for any of the other GCSE Set texts and DOES NOT dominate the lesson activity. ***It had been designed to be user friendly if used for remote learning during the current Corona outbreak. *** NOTE: This lesson compliments - but does not rely on - pages 41-47 in the Purple Pearson Edexcel GCSE Drama Revision book and workbook.

This pack includes; -Full SOW -PowerPoint with do now, starter, main task and plenary slides for each of the 8 lessons -Students booklets/workbooks -End of unit written paper based on the new Edexcel 2016 1-9 examinations -Mark scheme based on the new Edexcel 2016 1-9 mark scheme This SOW is designed to build the foundations for KS3 in the skills needed for Component 2 and Component 3 of the Edexcel GCSE Drama (1-9). Practical activities cover the following skills required for Component 2: • explore how meaning is communicated through themes, issues, performance conventions • explore how meaning is communicated through genre, structure, form, style, language and stage directions • explore character relationships • explore how meaning is communicated through character development. • how meaning is communicated and interpreted through the use of voice, physical and non-verbal techniques (such as facial expression and gesture), the use of space and spatial relationships, the presentation of characters/roles o relationships between performer and audience.. Written activities and exam paper cover the following skills required for Component 3; • acting style and purpose, including vocal and physical skills • use of stage space and spatial relationships, including levels and entrance points • intended impact and meaning for the audience.

Ideal for the last lesson of term! Students to apply all they have learnt throughout the year in a series of fun, fast, group challenges where they devise a short piece in response to the theme "Summer". Each slides contains clear instructions and questions designed for the students to analyse and evaluate successful work with a focus on key vocabulary. A lesson plan is included in this download.

A poster which outlines the requirements of the Edexcel GCSE Drama exam for Component 3. Includes suggested timings, exam tips and step by step guide to what to include in each section and question.

A practice paper for students studying Twelfth Night as part of the Component 3 exam for Edexcel GCSE Drama (9-1). Extract included.

PowerPoint lesson for remote learning which allows students to explore the differences between movement and proxemics. Supports learning needed for GCSE Drama (performance skills/physical skills). Includes; Definition of movement and proxemics Introductory task to apply definitions Research/creative task to create large bank of descriptive words for movement Mark scheme

These key moments from William Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night’ are based on those outlined by the RSC ( They are a good way to test the students knowledge of the plot. This is a recommended text for the new Edexcel GCSE Drama 1-9 (2016). INSTRUCTIONS -Print the powerpoint double sided, and laminate if possible. -Scatter the slides, with the ‘ACT’ side face down, across the room and time how long the student take to arrange them correctly. -Check by asking students to turn the placards, revealing the act and scene. -Display on the walls once finished for reference throughout the sow.

A poster promoting the influential work of Black Britons in the Theatre industry. A simple overview designed to introduce students to the emerging diversity in British Theatre.