I designed this booklet using a variety of different resources. There are lots that I think could be done to make this better so any comments, reviews, spelling or advice will be much appreciated. I would also love to know how pupils respond to it.
These posters are designed for display in classrooms or for any pupils who may find them helpful.
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*some of the content has been taken from other resources.
A ready-to-use two-page drama cover activity designed to reinforce key terminology, performance skills and creative thinking. Includes a word search, matching task, fill-in-the-blanks, odd-one-out activities, character building and a short script challenge.
Ideal for KS3 or general secondary drama cover lessons. Suitable for independent work, revision, homework or emergency cover.
A ready-to-use drama cover pack containing three engaging activities focused on storytelling, scene creation and character building.
The pack includes:
a Drama Story Builder Challenge
a Drama Scene Creator Challenge
a Character Building reading and questions activity
Designed for A3 printing, the activities include drama terminology, creative writing, storyboard tasks, characterisation, voice, movement, hot-seating and role-on-the-wall.
Ideal for cover lessons, independent work or consolidation. No preparation required.
Drama word puzzles that use the words in the puzzle to answer some questions.
Good for cover work or homework.
*some of the content has been taken from other resources.
A ready-to-use Drama cover lesson worksheet based around the stimulus “The Abandoned Suitcase.” Pupils use the image stimulus to generate ideas, develop characters, plan a short drama and break it into scenes using time, place and action.
The resource is designed as a visually engaging A3 landscape activity sheet with a comic-book style layout, making it ideal for cover lessons, non-specialist cover, independent work, homework, BGE Drama, KS3 Drama or early secondary drama classes.
Pupils are guided through clear steps:
responding to an image stimulus
brainstorming possible story ideas
selecting and developing one idea
identifying the what, why, who and when
creating believable characters
writing a short beginning, middle and end
planning a scene breakdown
completing a comic strip extension task
The reverse side includes a comic strip template, encouraging pupils to turn their drama idea into a visual story using captions, speech bubbles and sound effects.
Great for:
Drama cover lessons
Creative writing through drama
Stimulus response work
Storytelling lessons
Character development
Independent learning
Emergency cover work
KS3/BGE Drama
This is a low-prep, pupil-friendly resource that gives students enough structure to work independently while still allowing creativity and imagination.
Everything a drama teacher needs to take Romeo & Juliet from first audition to final performance, in one ready-to-use pack.
What’s included:
Adapted Student Script
A one-hour adaptation for a large secondary cast (20+ roles). Formatted in two columns with script text alongside plain-English meaning, so pupils understand every line they are performing. Includes a clear note that the epilogue is an original addition, not Shakespeare.
Director’s Commentary
Scene-by-scene staging notes covering every scene. Includes moves, character direction, and lighting and sound cues. Written for a teacher directing a school production.
Audition Pack
Audition sides for 11 roles across three challenge levels. Each side includes scene context, the script with meaning guide, and a director’s note on what to look for. Also includes two duologue options, a pupil audition form, and a casting notes template.
Rehearsal Schedule and Production Checklist
A scene breakdown with suggested rehearsal order, an 8-week weekly planner, a production timeline working backwards from performance night, and a full production checklist.
Suitable for secondary school drama, ages 13-16. All files supplied as PDF. The Rehearsal Schedule is also included as an editable Word document so you can fill it in directly.
Shakespeare’s works are in the public domain. The adaptation and all accompanying materials are original works.
This 2hr workshop will seek to question the friendship of two people called, Max and Emily. The pupils will attempt to identify their relationship with each other.
The workshop aims to promote self-esteem, and to develop communication, collaborative and devising skills as well as questioning the assumptions we make of others and relationships
Any questions or uncertainties please comment and I will respond.
The ‘A3 Drama Cover Activity’ sheet is designed to guide students through the process of creating a drama story. It starts with identifying a stimulus for the idea and progresses through several steps, including outlining the drama with a beginning, middle, and end, creating a scene breakdown, and developing believable characters. The activity encourages students to think critically about the elements of a good drama, such as the plot, characters, and setting. Additionally, students are prompted to sketch costumes for their characters and create a comic strip to illustrate their story, enhancing their creative engagement.
This detailed resource offers an extensive glossary of drama terms, covering key concepts and techniques. It’s designed to enrich teaching and learning experiences in drama education.
This poster is designed to cover the difference between Performance, Production and Design concepts. There might be an issue with the background of the fonts disappearing. This might happen on certain computers. I'm trying to fix it but it still looks pretty good without. Let me know your thoughts.