This resource booklet (Word Document and Powerpoint files) is catered for Grade 8-11 Dramatic Arts and teaches concepts in the Stanislavsky technique for application in group scene or monologue practical tasks. It follows the MYP/ IB Curriculum which is inquiry based. The booklet contains Stanislavskian techniques/acting methods such as “Given Circumstances”, “Emotional/Sense memory”, “The Magic If”, “Beats and Objectives” and “Subtext”, along with practical exercises in exploring these concepts.

There are two 40-45 min lesson plans included. This workshop aims to explore the relationship and integration of the body and mind through imagination and concentration thus strengthening both the physical and mental instruments in a valuable way. One of the functions of movement within drama is to help achieve complete mastery of one’s physical self, which includes the emotional wellbeing of the body and so through these activities, learners will explore the senses and functions of the physically body in a creative and challenging way.

This pack contains an information booklet and assessment tasks (written and practical) based on the MYP Drama curriculum pertaining to the skills and application of mime in drama. The pack has excellent practical exercises exploring non-verbal communication through physicality, gesture, body language and tableaux. The booklet is in MS Word format and so can be edited as you please. The booklet is titled “Sound and Silence” and is supposed to be worked in tangent with the “Voice” unit of work which is separate to this pack.

This pack contains an information booklet and assessment tasks (written and practical) based on the MYP Drama curriculum pertaining to the function and application of the voice in drama. The booklet and assessment tasks are in MS Word format and so can be edited as you please. The booklet is titled “Sound and Silence” and is supposed to be worked in tangent with the “Silent” unit of work which is separate to this pack. The “Silent” pack is in reference to the use of mime (non-verbal theatre), physicality, gesture and body language as a means of communication. This pack also contains a bonus slideshow presentation for visual learners (Powerpoint)

A brilliant bank of printable worksheet resources on a variety of themes and topics to do with Macbeth by William Shakespeare to use with GCSE and KS3 students in class.

This resource is a slideshow presentation and assessment task exploring music and its ability to tell stories through instruments without vocals or lyrics. It can be used in a single lesson and expand upon an entire unit of work over a number of weeks.