A complete, ready-to-use 4-lesson drama scheme designed for Year 8 students, based on the spooky and atmospheric setting of Darkwood Manor.
What’s included:
Fully structured lessons with timings, teacher guidance, and key questions.
Clear focus on developing core drama skills: improvisation, still image, thought tracking, mime, physical theatre, soundscape, suspense, and control.
Engaging teacher-in-role activities, scripts, and extension tasks.
Built-in reflection and assessment opportunities.
Lesson Breakdown:
Lesson 1 – The Invitation: Improvisation & corpsing through role-play.
Lesson 2 – Enter if You Dare: Still image, thought tracking & mime at the manor gates.
Lesson 3 – Unlock the Gates: Physical theatre & soundscapes to create atmosphere.
Lesson 4 – Inside the Manor: Suspense, control & stage magic with narration and music.
Perfect for KS3 drama teachers looking for a creative, atmospheric, and skills-focused scheme that students find exciting and memorable.
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£7.40