A bespoke bank of strategies and resources based on the goals and interests of students I have taught with the most up to date research on the Science of Learning in mind.
I want to help students improve their literacy skills, prepare for exams and build good learning habits that encourage independence and accountability.
A bespoke bank of strategies and resources based on the goals and interests of students I have taught with the most up to date research on the Science of Learning in mind.
I want to help students improve their literacy skills, prepare for exams and build good learning habits that encourage independence and accountability.
PPTs used with top set year 11 PSHE group. They responded well to being able to discuss the topic of alcohol without being preached to. A good variety of clips, activities and discussion points. 2 lessons here but could be extended.
Updated as of 16/07/2020
PPT I used with my top set year 11 PSHE group. They responded well to being able to discuss the topic of body image without being preached to. A good variety of clips, activities and discussion points. 2 lessons here but could be extended - includes an article that could also be used as a discussion point.
PPT I used with my top set year 11 PSHE group. They responded well to being able to discuss the topic of discrimination without being preached to. A good variety of clips, activities and discussion points. 1 lesson here but could be extended.
PPT I used with my top set year 11 PSHE group. They responded well to being able to discuss the their values without being preached to. A good variety of clips, activities and discussion points. 1 lesson here but could be extended.
PPT I used with my top set year 11 PSHE group. They responded well to being able to discuss the topic of sexual relationships, pregnancy and the law without being preached to. A good variety of clips, activities and discussion points. Please note: based on ideas taken from BBC scheme of work.
PPT I used with my top set year 11 PSHE group. They responded well to being able to discuss the topic of drugs without being preached to. A good variety of clips, activities and discussion points. 1 lesson here but could be extended.
A printable booklet including extracts from Roald Dahl’s work including The Twits adapted by David Wood and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory adapted by Richard R. George. The extracts are for use in the classroom only and not for a public or paid performance.
This resource has been made to guide students through a short, group performance assessment and includes some self-assessment guidance at the end of the booklet.
This resource can be adapted to suit any play at any level but I also have made versions for Lord of the Flies and Shakespeare.
A printable booklet including two short extracts from Nigel Williams’ adaptation of Lord of the Flies by William Golding. The extracts are for use in the classroom only and not for a public or paid performance.
This resource has been made to guide students through a short, group performance assessment and includes some self-assessment guidance at the end of the booklet.
This resource can be adapted to suit any play at any level but I also have made versions for Roald Dahl and Shakespeare.
A printable booklet including two short extracts from various Shakespeare plays. The extracts are for use in the classroom only and not for a public or paid performance.
This resource has been made to guide students through a short, group performance assessment and includes some self-assessment guidance at the end of the booklet.
This resource can be adapted to suit any play at any level but I also have made versions for Roald Dahl and Lord of the Flies.
PPT I used with my top set year 11 PSHE group. They responded well to being able to discuss the topic of graffiti without being preached to. A good variety of clips, activities and discussion points. 1 lesson here but could be extended.
This is a ‘Peri-o-metre’ style choosing task grid. Students can earn different amounts of points depending on the task they choose to complete. Tasks were origianlly based on the play DNA for the WJEC Spec and have evolved to be more general and also to be home-learning friendly, Can be edited to suit any play or theme. Can also be used as a bingo style activity.
This is a ‘pick-up and use’ resource for all teachers of drama but especially useful for those new to the subject or for cover as most tasks and games are described in a step by step format.
The target of the lessons are to create a radio play but the lessons themselves stand alone well.
The lessons cover - photo analysis and imitation, tableaux, sound effects, status, dialogue/voice.
I have developed this series of lessons over 5 years and I am likely to continue to do so.
The same lesson is presented in two formats - detailed and basic.
I purposely leave the final result open ended as I find that every group and every class have a new way of approaching it. There is also no formal assessment section as most schools and departments have their own
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