A complete scheme of work to introduce a KS4 drama class to the concept of devising and create an original piece of theatre. Best used in Year 9 or 10, early in the GCSE course.
This bundle includes powerpoints for the following lessons:
Lesson 1 - Responding to a stimulus
Lesson 2 - Responding to a stimulus
Lesson 3 - Presenting
Lesson 4 - Begin devising
Lesson 5 - Begin devising
Lesson 6 - Begin devising
Lesson 7 - Collaborating
Lesson 8 - Collaborating
Lesson 9 - Collaborating
Lesson 10 - Collaborating
Lesson 11 - Developing your script
Lesson 12 - Developing your script
Lesson 13 - Dress Rehearsal
It also includes the following resources:
The format of a script for students to use as a guideline
Performance feedback form
Template for responding to a stimulus
This booklet was designed for a non-specialist teacher to be able to deliver whilst the drama teacher is absent/unavailable. I predominently set this for cover work for Years 7, 8 & 9.
It is a 22 page word document that is comprised of passages of texts about a specific theatre craft (including Lighting, Sound, Set & Costume) with corresponding comprehension questions. These are then followed by a multiple choice spelling test and some fun words games.
This booklet has recieved many compliments at my school, especially from the teachers who are particularly anxious about teaching in the drama studio. It takes the brightest and fastest students at least an hour to complete.
This scheme of work is best delivered at the start of the Drama GCSE course n order to introduce students to a variety of scripts and extracts, whilst regularly assessing them in performance and developing skills in blocking, rehearsing and performing scenes.
The scheme moves through accessible, relevant and interesting plays whilst offering students the opportunity to engage, study and understand the context and themes before practically exploring.
Each unit breaks down to roughly 5 x 60 minute lessons, making this scheme of work around 20 hours in total. Each lesson is fairly flexible and could be ammended to suit you timetable.
In each unit description there is a breakdown of what is included in each lesson plan, with a corresponding power point resource, should you require it.
This booklet was designed for a non-specialist teacher to be able to deliver whilst the drama teacher is absent/unavailable. I predominently set this for cover work for Years 7, 8 & 9.
It is a 22 page word document that is comprised of passages of texts about a specific stage configurations (including in-the-round, end-on, traverse, and thrust) with corresponding comprehension questions. These are then followed by a multiple choice spelling test and some fun words games.
This booklet has recieved many compliments at my school, especially from the teachers who are particularly anxious about teaching in the drama studio. It takes the brightest and fastest students at least an hour to complete.
A complete scheme of work, introducing students to the concepts of Ancient Greek Theatre. The scheme covers a variety of ideas and culminates in a summative, performance assessment.
Included in this pack:
Lesson 1 - The Gods
Lesson 2 - Amphitheatres and Antigone
Lesson 3 - The Chorus
Lesson 4 - Masks
Lesson 5 - Devising
Lesson 6 - Rehearsing
Lesson 7 - Assessment/Performance
Assessment sheet
Script for assessment (Creon/Chorus dialogue)
A great scheme for KS3 drama in particular :)
5 lessons to introduce students to the rules of improvisation through games and exercises aiming to improve performance ability and confidence.
This is a great ‘back to school’ scheme and endevours to create building blocks that students can refer back to during scripted and devised work in drama.
Resources included:
5 x power points for the 5 following lessons, roughly 60 minutes each:
Lesson 1 - What is Improv?
Lesson 2 - Being a supporter
Lesson 3 - Working together
Lesson 4 - Listening
Lesson 5- Being really obvious…
This scheme would be ideal for classes of 12-35 students, between the ages of 11 and 18. I have also delivered this scheme to groups of adults, who have thoroughly enjoyed it :)
A unit of work designed for drama GCSE candidates approaching their scripted module, in order to best prepare them for performing an extract.
Includes:
Lesson plan/power point for the following:
Lesson 1 - Genre & Plot
Lesson 2- Characters
Lesson 3 - Context
Lesson 4 - Blocking and rehearsing
Lesson 5 - Sharing
Lesson 6 - Reflection
Plus as assessment sheet for the summative performance assessment.
Please note: You will require copies of the published script as a resource.
A scheme of work designed to practically prepare GCSE drama students for an upcoming scripted performance, using a shot extract from A Taste of Honey.
Include:
Plans/powerpoints for the following lessons:
Lesson 1 - Genre, plot and characters
Lesson 2 - Context
Lesson 3 - Blocking and rehearsing
Lesson 4 - Sharing
Lesson 5 - Reflection
Plus an assessment sheet for the summative performance assessment at the end of the unit.
Please note: You will require a published copy of the play A Taste of Honey to use as a resource.
A unit of work designed to develop upon a basic understanding of Arthur Miller’s work, with a particular focus on All my Sons, culminating in a summative performance assessment. This unit has been designed to prepare students to perform an extract from a published text as part of their GCSE Drama.
This pack includes plans/power points for the following lessons:
Lesson 1 - Genre, plot, characters and context
Lesson 2 - Getting to know the material
Lesson 3 - Accent
Lesson 4 - Choosing an extract
Lesson 5 - Sharing
Lesson 6 - Reflecting
Plus an assessment form for the performance.
Please note: You will require a published copy of the text All my Sons by Arthur Miller to use as a resource.
This unit aims to introduce students to the key works of Arthur Miller with a focus on The Crucible. It prepares students for a summative performance assessment, using an extract from the play at the end of the scheme.
This pack includes plans/power points for the following lessons:
Lesson 1 - Context
Lesson 2 - Context and plot
Lesson 3 - Themes
Lesson 4 - Characters
Lesson 5 - Blocking and rehearsal
Lesson 6 - Sharing
Lesson 7 - Reflection
Plus an assessment sheet for the summative, performance assessment.
Please note: You will require a copy of the published play The Crucible by Arthur Miller to use as a resource.
This scheme aims to provide students with practical opportunities to explore the genre, plot, characters and context of Blood Brothers, culminating in a summative assessment at the end of the scheme.
Power points and resources/scripts are provided for the following:
Lesson 1 - Genre
Lesson 2 - Plot
Lesson 3 - Characters
Lesson 4 - Context
Lesson 5 - Blocking and rehearsal
Lesson 6 - Assessment performance