An extensive 72 page work book that supports the teaching/study of Find Me by Olwyn Wymark, a set text for OCR & Eduqas GCSE Drama.
The Workbook includes resources, tasks and 50+ practice exam questions based on past papers and the OCR specification. This booklet could be used as a PowerPoint/classroom resource, homework or revision booklet.
Content covers:
Introduction to Section A of the written exam
Context
Structure
Themes
Genre & Style
Demands/Challenges of the text
Characters & relationships & use of space
Stage directions
Improvisation methods
Mood, atmosphere & Impact
Design & Semiotics
Performance spaces
What do I need to understand to complete Section A
Glossary
Four booklets to guide students through the different technical and design specialisms they may choose dueing GCSE Drama.
Includes:
design process checklist
design needs
suggested activities
examples
how to communicate meaning
vocabulary
A simple booklet for study notes or revision for the set text ‘Find Me’ by Olwen Wymark.
Aid students in the organised recording of key notes for their written exam
Can be used with ‘Find Me Booklet OCR GCSE DRAMA set text’
A booklet focused on the process and tasks of being a costume designer for GCSE Drama (designed for OCR but can be adapted to fit and spec)
includes:
design process checklist
design needs
suggested activities
examples
how to communicate meaning through costume
costume vocabulary
A PowerPoint guide to introduce GCSE students to the OCR devising drama unit. This guide includes:
Requirements of the unit
Examples of stimuli
How to document the development of ideas
Mark scheme
Discussion prompts
Lesson structure with simple tasks
Examples of the process
Target Audience
How to develop an intention/vision
Section One checklist
There is space to add your own examples of portfolios.
A booklet focused on the process and tasks of being a lighting designer for GCSE Drama (designed for OCR but can be adapted to fit and spec)
includes:
design process checklist
design needs
suggested activities
examples
how to communicate meaning through lighting
lighting vocabulary
Single A3 page knowledge organiser to support Section 2 of the Devising Drama unit for OCR (can be used within mock units prior to NEA)
Includes examples and suggested content for Section 2: Learner’s Journey
This bundle include all the resources necessary to teach the live theatre review section of the GCSE Drama written exam.
These comprehensive resources guides students how to write a live theatre review using Small Island as an example production.
Full tasks & example exam questions included.
The basics: Play, venue, cast & creative team
Plot and Structure
Key scenes
Social, historical, cultural context
Analysing meaning - basic observations and what meaning is being shown
Opening scene
Practice writing - structuring paragraphs using What, How & Why.
Detailed analysis of act one with acting focus = main character sheets for character analysis, acting questions
Introduction to impact on audience What, How, Why & Justify
Introduction to section B exam questions - how to interpret them & the basics of how to structure a drama essay style answer with introductions and conclusions.
First full exam question on Act One.
Study of conventions in the play
Review of knowledge of acting
Analysis of act two with design focus, set, costume, lighting and sound
Answering design questions = practice writing
Review of knowledge of design
Themes of the play
How directorial and designer choices highlight themes
Genre and Style
Artistic intention
An editable resource with fourteen pre-made activities to keep students learning though a topic or during school closures!
Tasks included cover:
basic skills
terminology
live theatre review
character profile
design
theatre history research
script writing
script exploration
performance space
Topics used:
Fairy Tales
Ernie’s Incredible Illucinations
Melodrama
Silent Movies
Single A3 page knowledge organiser to support Section 1 of the Devising Drama unit for OCR (can be used within mock units prior to NEA)
Includes examples and suggested content for Section 1: Research and Developing Ideas
A booklet focused on the process and tasks of being a costume designer for GCSE Drama (designed for OCR but can be adapted to fit and spec)
includes:
design process checklist
design needs
suggested activities
examples
how to communicate meaning through set
set vocabulary
A booklet focused on the process and tasks of being a sound designer for GCSE Drama (designed for OCR but can be adapted to fit and spec)
includes:
design process checklist
design needs
suggested activities
examples
how to communicate meaning through sound
sound vocabulary
A huge student booklet with 80 pages, covering the Live Theatre Review unit, using National Theatre’s Small Island (Drama Online Library)
This comprehensive booklet enables students to keep all of their knowledge and revision in one place.
The unit guides them through how to write a live theatre review using Small Island as an example production:
The basics: Play, venue, cast & creative team
Plot and Structure
Key scenes
Social, historical, cultural context
Analysing meaning - basic observations and what meaning is being shown
Opening scene
Practice writing - structuring paragraphs using What, How & Why.
Detailed analysis of act one with acting focus = main character sheets for character analysis, acting questions
Introduction to impact on audience What, How, Why & Justify
Introduction to section B exam questions - how to interpret them & the basics of how to structure a drama essay style answer with introductions and conclusions.
First full exam question on Act One.
Study of conventions in the play
Review of knowledge of acting
Analysis of act two with design focus, set, costume, lighting and sound
Answering design questions = practice writing
Review of knowledge of design
Themes of the play
How directorial and designer choices highlight themes
Genre and Style
Artistic intention
A huge teaching resource (with over 140 slides), covering the Live Theatre Review unit, using National Theatre’s Small Island (Drama Online Library)
This comprehensive resource introduces students to the Live Theatre Review section of the GCSE drama exam and uses Small Island as an example production, which can be streamed through Drama Online Library.
Full tasks & example exam questions included.
The basics: Play, venue, cast & creative team
Plot and Structure
Key scenes
Social, historical, cultural context
Analysing meaning - basic observations and what meaning is being shown
Opening scene
Practice writing - structuring paragraphs using What, How & Why.
Detailed analysis of act one with acting focus = main character sheets for character analysis, acting questions
Introduction to impact on audience What, How, Why & Justify
Introduction to section B exam questions - how to interpret them & the basics of how to structure a drama essay style answer with introductions and conclusions.
First full exam question on Act One.
Study of conventions in the play
Review of knowledge of acting
Analysis of act two with design focus, set, costume, lighting and sound
Answering design questions = practice writing
Review of knowledge of design
Themes of the play
How directorial and designer choices highlight themes
Genre and Style
Artistic intention
Use with Student Booklet bundle discount!