6 lesson block for SEN KS3 drama class based on the idea of pantomime.
Using the drama key skills of -
Still image, thought-track, physical theatre, non-verbal communication.
Focusing on the drama knowledge -
conventions and themes of pantomime
Entire 6 week block of lessons based on the genre of pantomime.
Students learn about various themes, conventions and characters while creating their own version of a pantomime.
Includes two homework
Includes extra assessment lesson that we added this year to match the new GCSE spec. (Eduqas in particular)
6 practical drama lessons
5 powerpoints
Focussing on the difference between the film ‘The Greatest Showman’ and the real PT Barnum.
Skills/Key Words learnt -
Slapstick
Physical Theatre
Naturalism
Non-Naturalism
Dramatic License
Poetic License
Set of 6 lessons - powerpoints
Exploring the fictional story of Morley Manor
Some Key skills/Drama terms learnt:
Horror Genre
Still Images
Non-Naturalism
Characterisation
Lesson 1
Introduction to the themes and conventions of pantomime in the build up to a final group piece where students need to create their own pantomime.
Aimed at KS3 to introduce students to the KS4 text of The Tempest.
It can also be used as a quick introduction for KS4 to help them engage in quite a difficult text.
Lesson 2 focusses specifically on the theme of 'magic'. It also introduces the magical characters on the island.
Lesson 2 also includes a design question (unit 3, GCSE) for homework. Homework sheet included as part of bundle.
Aimed at KS3 to introduce students to the KS4 text of The Tempest.
It can also be used as a quick introduction for KS4 to help them engage in quite a difficult text.
Lesson 1 focusses specifically on the opening scene - the shipwreck. It also introduces the characters on the ship.