A complete 6-lesson practical scheme of work introducing students to the role of the director.
This fully resourced unit builds essential skills in blocking, proxemics, stage composition, mood, and communication — giving every student the chance to step into the director’s chair.
Perfect for Year 9 Drama as a bridge to GCSE, the scheme is engaging, student-centred, and assessment-ready.
What’s Included
-6 Detailed Lesson Plans – clear, student-friendly, and inquiry-driven
-Plug-and-Play PowerPoints – one for each lesson
-Info Sheets – Stage Composition & Proxemics, Directing for Mood, Working with Actors
-Original Neutral Scripts – flexible short scenes for practice and assessment
-Peer/Self-Assessment Checklists – simple, ready-to-use evaluation tools
-Scheme of Work Overview – complete teaching map
Lesson Breakdown
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What is a Director? – exploring the director’s role
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Blocking & Levels – using stage areas and status
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Stage Pictures & Proxemics – composition and power on stage
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Directing for Mood – comedy, tragedy, suspense
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Working with Actors – giving clear, constructive notes
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Mini-Assessment – every student directs a short scene
KS3 → GCSE progression – builds confidence and skills linked to GCSE Drama assessment criteria.
Flexible delivery – run as a full scheme or use lessons as stand-alone workshops.
Minimal prep – ready-to-teach resources designed for busy drama teachers.
Student-centred – lots of active tasks, questioning, and peer reflection.
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