An 11x 100 minute SoW exploring Frankenstein through a range of dramatic techniques and styles. This unit was designed to introduce and support the teaching of Frankenstein in KS4 English, giving students a creative and engaging way into this dense text. When planned, we had non specialists teaching drama and this SoW was supposed to be pretty self explanatory.

I wrote this comprehensive SoW for non-drama specialists to teach. It introduces students to a range of dramatic devices such as physical theatre, tableaux, soundscapesn and stock characters. The unit consists of 6x 100 minute lessons however this can easily be adapted to suit 50/60 minute lessons. Additionally, I have included a copy of the drama log that students were encouraged to fill in as a plenary. This includes a copy of the drama rules (based on RESPECT) and a glossary that they would complete throughout the year.

This scheme of work introduces students to Commedia dell’arte through a range of activities. The 6x100 minute lessons cover: Intro to Commedia Exploring status Lazzi Developing Commedia Characters Setting up an assessed performance assessing a performance This SoW was designed for non-specialist teachers to teach and offers lots of explanation and support. Additionally, I have included the drama log that we used alongside.

A 6x100 minute lesson SoW written for non-specialist teachers in mind. Complete with resources and detailed walkthrough of tasks/activities.

This 6x100 minute lesson SoW explores villains through a range of dramatic techniques such as role on the wall, use of voice and stage combat. The unit ends with a performance and then a written evaluation,for which there is a scaffolding resource. All resources required are at the end of the SoW. This unit of work was written with non-specialists in mind therefore it offers explanation and guidance. I have also included the drama log that we used alongside the SoW for students to record and reflect on their learning in.