This 4 page handout (excluding cover page) is structured to assist students write their own detailed play review. Use the PLAY REVIEW NOTES to guide students in capturing their thoughts and feelings after a performance to then write a play review. After seeing a play, students complete the guided sections to discuss plot, direction, technical elements, and acting. Also includes links to 3 newspaper review sites (US and UK reviews but suitable for all to see structure and style) so that students can read some professional reviews before writing their own. *Note* Due to the different preferred spellings of theatre / theater, I have omitted the term and instead use "play" "show" "performance". JUNIOR STUDENTS? I also have junior Play Review handout available (3 page handout excluding the cover page). After seeing a performance, have students complete the guided sections to discuss plot, technical elements, acting and overall thoughts.

DRAMA MACHINES are a classic drama activity suitable for all ages! This resource comes with detailed instructions PLUS Drama Machine Cards which provide example machine elements for 13 different Drama Machines. Know exactly what to add to drama machines with this great drama resource. DRAMA MACHINE CARDS DRAMA TRUNK Drama Machine cards contain example elements for different machines so that when students are starting Drama Machines, they can be provided with specific examples and the cards also provide teachers with examples for their own inspiration. Each card contains multiple example elements which can be added to the machines as you like. You can add further elements and students should eventually also add their own. Some of the elements are designed to be performed by multiple students at once, in chorus or one after another. I have left space in each Drama Machine for you to add your own elements also.

This set of 71 Character Switch cards comes with 2 suggested activities (Character Switch and the Argument Game) but can be used in so many more ways. Switch it up; develop character and improvisation skills with these cards. NEVER BE STUCK FOR A DRAMA ACTIVITY AGAIN! ************ DRAMA CARD BUNDLE *************** The following 17 DRAMA TRUNK card sets come with at least 2 suggested activities and are available INDIVIDUALLY or as a CLASSIC BUNDLED SET: • Characters • Quirky Characters • Dramatic Deaths • Lines • Mimes • Locations • Genres • Pictures • Silly Superheroes • Titles • Moods • Movement • Mannerisms • Character Switches • Vocal Styles • Time Periods • Characteristics ************ MORE DRAMA CARDS *************** Check out more Drama Cards available at my store (only available individually), including: • Great Escapes • Forbidden Word Scenes • Olympic Events • Drama Shoes • Theatre Styles (FREE) • Famous Characters • Historical Events • World Destinations + MORE DRAMA CARDS ARE A DRAMA TEACHER'S BEST FRIEND! Just print, laminate and cut out a set of versatile drama cards that you can use over and over again. I cannot count how many times and ways I have used these cards – absolutely my most handy drama resource. Use DRAMA TRUNK cards for tons of creative, fun, imaginative, any day activities, including: •Drama games (including last minute activities) •Warm ups •Team building and cooperation activities •Improvisation / quick thinking •Audition / rehearsal activities •Language activities •Guided learning •Listening skills •Inspiration •Storytelling Combine the use of multiple cards for even more activities, challenges and ideas (you will have a HUGE amount of drama activities ready to go when needed). Stay tuned to my store DRAMA TRUNK for more fantastic drama resources (coming soon) – from drama activities and classes for little people; primary school level drama; secondary curriculum and more... Happy Teaching!

This set of 139 FAMOUS CHARACTER Drama Cards comes with 4 suggested drama activities (Duologues; Monologues; Celebrity Head; Drama Cannon) but can be used in so many more ways. Teach social studies through drama - this set includes both modern and historical famous characters. Some example characters (very varied - there are enough historical figures to focus on just historical persons if you prefer or there are modern influential and popular people): Isaac Newton, Oscar Wilde, Abraham Lincoln, Marie Curie, Einstein, Leonardo Davinci, Coco Chanel, Tiger Woods, Kayne West, Kim Kardashian, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg and more... DRAMA CARDS ARE A DRAMA TEACHER'S BEST FRIEND! Just print, laminate and cut out a set of versatile drama cards that you can use over and over again. I cannot count how many times and ways I have used these cards – absolutely my most handy drama resource. NEVER BE STUCK FOR A DRAMA ACTIVITY AGAIN! Use DRAMA TRUNK cards for tons of creative, fun, imaginative, any day activities, including: •Drama games (including last minute activities) •Warm ups •Team building and cooperation activities •Improvisation / quick thinking •Audition / rehearsal activities •Language activities •Guided learning •Listening skills •Inspiration •Storytelling Combine the use of multiple cards for even more activities, challenges and ideas (you will have a HUGE amount of drama activities ready to go when needed). ************ DRAMA CARD BUNDLE *************** The following 15 DRAMA TRUNK card sets come with at least 2 suggested activities and are available INDIVIDUALLY or as a CLASSIC BUNDLED SET: • Characters • Quirky Characters • Dramatic Deaths • Lines • Mimes • Locations • Genres • Pictures • Silly Superheroes • Titles • Moods • Movement • Mannerisms • Character Switches • Vocal Styles ************ MORE DRAMA CARDS *************** Check out more Drama Cards available at my store (only available individually), including: • Great Escapes • Forbidden Word Scenes • Olympic Events • Drama Shoes • Theatre Styles (FREE) + MORE Stay tuned to my store DRAMA TRUNK for more fantastic drama resources (coming soon) – from drama activities and classes for little people; primary school level drama; secondary curriculum and more... Happy Teaching!

This set of 99 Ailments Drama Cards comes with suggested activities (Emergency Room; Mime; Ailment Scenes) but can be used in so many more ways. Create some great scenes with these drama cards that you can use over and over again! DRAMA CARDS ARE A DRAMA TEACHER'S BEST FRIEND! Just print, laminate and cut out a set of versatile drama cards that you can use over and over again. I cannot count how many times and ways I have used these cards – absolutely my most handy drama resource. NEVER BE STUCK FOR A DRAMA ACTIVITY AGAIN! Use DRAMA TRUNK cards for tons of creative, fun, imaginative, any day activities, including: •Drama games (including last minute activities) •Warm ups •Team building and cooperation activities •Improvisation / quick thinking •Audition / rehearsal activities •Language activities •Guided learning •Listening skills •Inspiration •Storytelling Combine the use of multiple cards for even more activities, challenges and ideas (you will have a HUGE amount of drama activities ready to go when needed). ************ DRAMA CARD BUNDLE *************** The following 15 DRAMA TRUNK card sets come with at least 2 suggested activities and are available INDIVIDUALLY or as a CLASSIC BUNDLED SET: • Characters • Quirky Characters • Dramatic Deaths • Lines • Mimes • Locations • Genres • Pictures • Silly Superheroes • Titles • Moods • Movement • Mannerisms • Character Switches • Vocal Styles ************ MORE DRAMA CARDS *************** Check out more Drama Cards available at my store (only available individually), including: • Historical Events • Time Periods • Famous Characters • Prop Scenes • Strange Talks • World Destinations • Great Escapes • Forbidden Word Scenes • Olympic Events • Drama Shoes • Theatre Styles (FREE) + MORE Stay tuned to my store DRAMA TRUNK for more fantastic drama resources (coming soon) – from drama activities and classes for little people; primary school level drama; secondary curriculum and more... Happy Teaching!

This set of 99 VOCAL STYLE Drama Cards (including accents) comes with suggested activities (Character Scenes; Monologues; Bus Stop) but can be used in so many more ways. Enhance character development and challenge improvisations by adding vocal styles. DRAMA CARDS ARE A DRAMA TEACHER'S BEST FRIEND! Just print, laminate and cut out a set of versatile drama cards that you can use over and over again. I cannot count how many times and ways I have used these cards – absolutely my most handy drama resource. NEVER BE STUCK FOR A DRAMA ACTIVITY AGAIN! Use DRAMA TRUNK cards for tons of creative, fun, imaginative, any day activities, including: •Drama games (including last minute activities) •Warm ups •Team building and cooperation activities •Improvisation / quick thinking •Audition / rehearsal activities •Language activities •Guided learning •Listening skills •Inspiration •Storytelling Combine the use of multiple cards for even more activities, challenges and ideas (you will have a HUGE amount of drama activities ready to go when needed). ************ DRAMA CARD BUNDLE *************** The following 17 DRAMA TRUNK card sets come with at least 2 suggested activities and are available INDIVIDUALLY or as a CLASSIC BUNDLED SET: • Characters • Quirky Characters • Dramatic Deaths • Lines • Mimes • Locations • Genres • Pictures • Silly Superheroes • Titles • Moods • Movement • Mannerisms • Character Switches • Vocal Styles • Time Periods • Characteristics ************ MORE DRAMA CARDS *************** Check out more Drama Cards available at my store (only available individually), including: • Great Escapes • Forbidden Word Scenes • Olympic Events • Drama Shoes • Theatre Styles (FREE) • Famous Characters • Historical Events • World Destinations + MORE Stay tuned to my store DRAMA TRUNK for more fantastic drama resources (coming soon) – from drama activities and classes for little people; primary school level drama; secondary curriculum and more... Happy Teaching!

This set of 53 Forbidden Word Scene Drama Cards comes with suggested activities for Forbidden Word Scenes. Challenge Language use in improvisation work with these scene ideas that you can use over and over again. DRAMA CARDS ARE A DRAMA TEACHER'S BEST FRIEND! Just print, laminate and cut out a set of versatile drama cards that you can use over and over again. I cannot count how many times and ways I have used these cards – absolutely my most handy drama resource. NEVER BE STUCK FOR A DRAMA ACTIVITY AGAIN! Use DRAMA TRUNK cards for tons of creative, fun, imaginative, any day activities, including: •Drama games (including last minute activities) •Warm ups •Team building and cooperation activities •Improvisation / quick thinking •Audition / rehearsal activities •Language activities •Guided learning •Listening skills •Inspiration •Storytelling Combine the use of multiple cards for even more activities, challenges and ideas (you will have a HUGE amount of drama activities ready to go when needed). ************ DRAMA CARD BUNDLE *************** The following 17 DRAMA TRUNK card sets come with at least 2 suggested activities and are available INDIVIDUALLY or as a CLASSIC BUNDLED SET: • Characters • Quirky Characters • Dramatic Deaths • Lines • Mimes • Locations • Genres • Pictures • Silly Superheroes • Titles • Moods • Movement • Mannerisms • Character Switches • Vocal Styles • Time Periods • Characteristics ************ MORE DRAMA CARDS *************** Check out more Drama Cards available at my store (only available individually), including: • Historical Events • Time Periods • Famous Characters • Prop Scenes • Strange Talks • World Destinations • Great Escapes • Forbidden Word Scenes • Olympic Events • Drama Shoes • Theatre Styles (FREE) + MORE Stay tuned to my store DRAMA TRUNK for more fantastic drama resources (coming soon) – from drama activities and classes for little people; primary school level drama; secondary curriculum and more... Happy Teaching!

This set of 119 WORLD DESTINATIONS Drama Cards comes with 5 suggested drama activities (Holiday Scenes; Advertisements; Slideshow; Picture Postcards; Location Freeze) but can be used in so many more ways. Use drama to teach about world destinations with these fun cards and activities! Includes Countries, Cities and World Tourist Attractions. DRAMA CARDS ARE A DRAMA TEACHER'S BEST FRIEND! Just print, laminate and cut out a set of versatile drama cards that you can use over and over again. I cannot count how many times and ways I have used these cards – absolutely my most handy drama resource. NEVER BE STUCK FOR A DRAMA ACTIVITY AGAIN! Use DRAMA TRUNK cards for tons of creative, fun, imaginative, any day activities, including: •Drama games (including last minute activities) •Warm ups •Team building and cooperation activities •Improvisation / quick thinking •Audition / rehearsal activities •Language activities •Guided learning •Listening skills •Inspiration •Storytelling Combine the use of multiple cards for even more activities, challenges and ideas (you will have a HUGE amount of drama activities ready to go when needed). ************ DRAMA CARD BUNDLE *************** The following 15 DRAMA TRUNK card sets come with at least 2 suggested activities and are available INDIVIDUALLY or as a CLASSIC BUNDLED SET: • Characters • Quirky Characters • Dramatic Deaths • Lines • Mimes • Locations • Genres • Pictures • Silly Superheroes • Titles • Moods • Movement • Mannerisms • Character Switches • Vocal Styles ************ MORE DRAMA CARDS *************** Check out more Drama Cards available at my store (only available individually), including: • Great Escapes • Forbidden Word Scenes • Olympic Events • Drama Shoes • Theatre Styles (FREE) • Famous Characters • Time Periods • World Destinations • Historical Events + MORE Stay tuned to my store DRAMA TRUNK for more fantastic drama resources (coming soon) – from drama activities and classes for little people; primary school level drama; secondary curriculum and more... Happy Teaching!

This set of 63 TIME PERIOD Drama Cards comes with 4 suggested drama activities (Time Scenes; Monologues; Improvisation Time Scenes; Time Machine) but can be used in so many more ways. Add a historical element to drama learning or add creative drama to your History and English lessons! DRAMA CARDS ARE A DRAMA TEACHER'S BEST FRIEND! Just print, laminate and cut out a set of versatile drama cards that you can use over and over again. I cannot count how many times and ways I have used these cards – absolutely my most handy drama resource. NEVER BE STUCK FOR A DRAMA ACTIVITY AGAIN! Use DRAMA TRUNK cards for tons of creative, fun, imaginative, any day activities, including: •Drama games (including last minute activities) •Warm ups •Team building and cooperation activities •Improvisation / quick thinking •Audition / rehearsal activities •Language activities •Guided learning •Listening skills •Inspiration •Storytelling Combine the use of multiple cards for even more activities, challenges and ideas (you will have a HUGE amount of drama activities ready to go when needed). ************ DRAMA CARD BUNDLE *************** The following 17 DRAMA TRUNK card sets come with at least 2 suggested activities and are available INDIVIDUALLY or as a CLASSIC BUNDLED SET: • Characters • Quirky Characters • Dramatic Deaths • Lines • Mimes • Locations • Genres • Pictures • Silly Superheroes • Titles • Moods • Movement • Mannerisms • Character Switches • Vocal Styles • Time Periods • Characteristics ************ MORE DRAMA CARDS *************** Check out more Drama Cards available at my store (only available individually), including: • Great Escapes • Forbidden Word Scenes • Olympic Events • Drama Shoes • Theatre Styles (FREE) • Famous Characters • Time Periods • World Destinations • Historical Events + MORE Stay tuned to my store DRAMA TRUNK for more fantastic drama resources (coming soon) – from drama activities and classes for little people; primary school level drama; secondary curriculum and more... Happy Teaching!

ROMEO AND JULIET Drama Unit - NO PREP REQUIRED! This curriculum aligned drama unit has 5 x 100 minute detailed lesson plans exploring Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet through a range of performance techniques. Note on timing: you may like to take some of the activities slower than indicated. I have jam packed the unit on purpose (with options for extension activities) so you have plenty of options for dynamic classes. INCLUDES: - 5 x 100 Minute Detailed Lesson Plans - Homework Tasks (with homework handouts) - Full Script (nicely formatted) - Amended Scene Extracts (for use in classes) - Scene Starter Cards - Handouts - Additional and Extension Activities KEY VOCABULARY: Shakespeare. Iambic Pentameter. Rhythm. Prose, Drama Cannon. Stage Fighting. Duologue. Imagery. Complex Characters. Interpretation. Climax. Conflict. Prologue. Point of View. UNIT AIMS: Students explore Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ through performance - Use Shakespearean language - Use a variety of dramatic conventions - Explore complex characters - Understand the underlying rhythm of Shakespeare and Iambic Pentameter - Learn lines and engage with the language of Shakespeare - Perform Shakespeare in a natural way - Understand the structure of the play - Learn about and incorporate choreographed stage fighting - Perform duologues - Perform group scenes - Improvise themed scenarios - Perform the Play Climax - Understand the themes of the play ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LOOKING FOR MORE DRAMA RESOURCES? DRAMA GAMES: Drama Trunk has free collections of drama games and activities available to download. DRAMA CARDS: Never be stuck for a drama activity again with Drama Trunk Drama Cards. DRAMA TRUNK DRAMA CARDS ARE A DRAMA TEACHER'S BEST FRIEND! Just print, laminate (optional) and cut out a set of versatile drama cards that you can use over and over again. I cannot count how many times and ways I have used drama cards – absolutely my most handy drama resource. Use DRAMA TRUNK drama cards for tons of creative, fun, imaginative, any day activities! AVAILABLE IN MY STORE!

Drama Machines are a classic drama activity. As a twist to the classic drama machines, these Drama Character Machines are run in a drama circle format. The resource includes: - Drama Circle Cards (students are given a card to perform in sequence to tell a story) - Detailed Instructions (including how to enhance the activity and further activities + ideas to adapt the character machine) - Instructions to bring in whole class chorus parts This is an energetic activity and a perfect compliment (but also a standalone activity) to my Drama Machines resource (which is in the classic format). Students will love performing the drama circle and its a great way to delve into characters. MORE CHARACTER MACHINE DRAMA CIRCLES: The Big bad Wolf is also uploaded. I will be uploading more very soon (as soon as I have time to format them!). Stay tuned to my page Drama Trunk for more great drama resources for all age groups!

Enjoy this collection of Drama Games and Activities suitable for Year 7 onward! Stay tuned to my store as I will be uploading Volume 2 of free drama games and activities for this age group soon! LOOKING FOR MORE DRAMA ACTIVITIES AND A VERSATILE RESOURCE THAT YOU WILL USE IN COUNTLESS WAYS? Use DRAMA TRUNK cards for tons of creative, fun, imaginative, any day activities, including: •Drama games (including last minute activities) •Warm ups •Team building and cooperation activities •Improvisation / quick thinking •Audition / rehearsal activities •Language activities •Guided learning •Listening skills •Inspiration •Storytelling ************DRAMA CARDS*************** The following 15 DRAMA TRUNK card sets come with at least 2 suggested activities and are available individually or as a CLASSIC BUNDLED SET: • Characters • Quirky Characters • Dramatic Deaths • Lines • Mimes • Locations • Genres • Pictures • Silly Superheroes • Titles • Moods • Movement • Mannerisms • Character Switches • Vocal Styles ************EVEN MORE DRAMA CARDS*************** DRAMA CARDS ARE A DRAMA TEACHER'S BEST FRIEND. Check out more Drama Cards available at my store, including: • Great Escapes • Forbidden Word Scenes • Olympic Events • Drama Shoes • Theatre Styles (FREE) + MORE I have compiled my DRAMA TRUNK card sets together with suggested activities for an endless amount of drama fun. Never be stuck for a drama or on the spot English activity again – these versatile cards can be used in so many ways and are a MUST HAVE for any drama teacher or anyone else who wants to bring some drama or character fun into the classroom. Students love picking cards for planned and even on-the-spot improvisation activities or you can use the cards for your own inspiration. Happy Teaching!

This set of 178 GENRE CARDS (including Musical Genre Cards) comes with 5 suggested activities (Genre Scenes; Genre Shift; Music Videos; Genre Quick Switch; Fairy-tale Shake Up) but can be used in so many more ways. NEVER BE STUCK FOR A DRAMA ACTIVITY AGAIN! ************ DRAMA CARD BUNDLE *************** The following 17 DRAMA TRUNK card sets come with at least 2 suggested activities and are available INDIVIDUALLY or as a CLASSIC BUNDLED SET: • Characters • Quirky Characters • Dramatic Deaths • Lines • Mimes • Locations • Genres • Pictures • Silly Superheroes • Titles • Moods • Movement • Mannerisms • Character Switches • Vocal Styles • Time Periods • Characteristics ************ MORE DRAMA CARDS *************** Check out more Drama Cards available at my store (only available individually), including: • Great Escapes • Forbidden Word Scenes • Olympic Events • Drama Shoes • Theatre Styles (FREE) • World Destinations • Historical Events • Famous Characters • Strange Talks • Prop Scenes + MORE DRAMA CARDS ARE A DRAMA TEACHER'S BEST FRIEND! Just print, laminate and cut out a set of versatile drama cards that you can use over and over again. I cannot count how many times and ways I have used these cards – absolutely my most handy drama resource. Use DRAMA TRUNK cards for tons of creative, fun, imaginative, any day activities, including: •Drama games (including last minute activities) •Warm ups •Team building and cooperation activities •Improvisation / quick thinking •Audition / rehearsal activities •Language activities •Guided learning •Listening skills •Inspiration •Storytelling Combine the use of multiple cards for even more activities, challenges and ideas (you will have a HUGE amount of drama activities ready to go when needed). Stay tuned to my store DRAMA TRUNK for more fantastic drama resources (coming soon) – from drama activities and classes for little people; primary school level drama; secondary curriculum and more... Happy Teaching!

This set of 59 THEATRE STYLE Drama Cards comes with suggested activities (similar to my other free set "GENRES") but can be used in so many more ways. For advanced drama groups, apply theatre styles to scenes or use the cards to randomly allocate research topics. NOTE ON SPELLING: Set includes both UK and US spelling all together in one document for your convenience. DRAMA CARDS ARE A DRAMA TEACHER'S BEST FRIEND! Just print, laminate and cut out a set of versatile drama cards that you can use over and over again. I cannot count how many times and ways I have used these cards – absolutely my most handy drama resource. NEVER BE STUCK FOR A DRAMA ACTIVITY AGAIN! Use DRAMA TRUNK cards for tons of creative, fun, imaginative, any day activities, including: •Drama games (including last minute activities) •Warm ups •Team building and cooperation activities •Improvisation / quick thinking •Audition / rehearsal activities •Language activities •Guided learning •Listening skills •Inspiration •Storytelling Combine the use of multiple cards for even more activities, challenges and ideas (you will have a HUGE amount of drama activities ready to go when needed). ************ DRAMA CARD BUNDLE *************** The following 15 DRAMA TRUNK card sets come with at least 2 suggested activities and are available INDIVIDUALLY or as a CLASSIC BUNDLED SET: • Characters • Quirky Characters • Dramatic Deaths • Lines • Mimes • Locations • Genres • Pictures • Silly Superheroes • Titles • Moods • Movement • Mannerisms • Character Switches • Vocal Styles ************ MORE DRAMA CARDS *************** Check out more Drama Cards + lesson activities available at my store (only available individually), including: • Great Escapes • Forbidden Word Scenes • Olympic Events • Drama Shoes • Theatre Styles (FREE) • Historical Events • World Destinations • Time Periods • Famous Characters + MORE Happy Teaching!

Enjoy this collection of drama games and activities suitable for Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 2. Please stay tuned to my store as I will be uploading volume 2 free games for this age group soon! LOOKING FOR A VERSATILE DRAMA RESOURCE THAT YOU CAN YOU USE OVER AND OVER AGAIN IN MANY DIFFERENT WAYS? Use DRAMA TRUNK cards for tons of creative, fun, imaginative, any day activities, including: •Drama games (including last minute activities) •Warm ups •Team building and cooperation activities •Improvisation / quick thinking •Audition / rehearsal activities •Language activities •Guided learning •Listening skills •Inspiration •Storytelling Combine the use of multiple cards for even more activities, challenges and ideas (you will have a HUGE amount of drama activities ready to go when needed). ************ DRAMA CARDS ************** Just print, laminate and cut out a set of versatile drama cards that you can use over and over again. I cannot count how many times and ways I have used these cards – absolutely my most handy drama resource. The following 15 DRAMA TRUNK card sets come with at least 2 suggested activities and are available individually or as a CLASSIC BUNDLED SET: • Characters • Quirky Characters • Dramatic Deaths • Lines • Mimes • Locations • Genres • Pictures • Silly Superheroes • Titles • Moods • Movement • Mannerisms • Character Switches • Vocal Styles ************ EVEN MORE DRAMA CARDS *************** DRAMA CARDS ARE A DRAMA TEACHER'S BEST FRIEND. Check out more Drama Cards available at my store, including: • Great Escapes • Olympic Events • Drama Shoes + MORE Stay tuned to my store DRAMA TRUNK for more fantastic drama resources (coming soon) – from drama activities and classes for little people; primary school level drama; secondary curriculum and more... Happy Teaching!