A scheme of work that explores working with contemporary masks and Commedia dell’arte. 6 lessons included that cover up to 100 minutes each; 2 theory cover lesson slides included also. This scheme of work was created for the use of Trestle Masks that we purchased but can be used with any masks purchased or created. Our students have enjoyed this scheme, I hope yours do too!

A Sparkleshark Powerpoint to be used in conjunction with the play. The powerpoint takes you through lessons that will support understanding and rehearsal of the play. Includes L.O.s for lessons and information regarding ROL, Character … There are introductions to Stanislavskys playing an objective in a scene, the fourth wall and brief information regarding naturalism and non naturalism in performance. Created with yr9 in mind to get them used to exploring a play text, learning lines rehearsing and working in a group productively.

A complete scheme of learning based on The Hunger Games (First One) The Scheme Explores: The themes within the Hunger Games Opportunities to discuss the capital control and a world in which The Hunger Games is allowed. Character exploration/relationships/alliances What if scenarios (endings/characters/storyline changes) Creating a choreographed fight scene and building in to a full scale class performance. Full scheme ready to go including PP, Scheme Overview, Short Script. This scheme has worked brilliantly with some top set yr 9 groups as well as year 8 classes. Lots of opportunities to make cross curricular with English; written work can easily be added to extend the scheme if required. all video links needed are within the PP.

A complete scheme of work based on secrets kept by organisations and spies. Everything needed for this scheme of work is included and good to go! Powerpoint, SOL Overview, Character Cards, Mission Sheet. The scheme explores: Non verbal signals and interactions Character work Exploring who keeps secrets and why Exploring the work of spies Creating a spy mission using non verbal communication to interact Acting out the created spy mission as a performance.

Complete scheme of learning for KS3 (yr7) including PP and SOL overview lesson by lesson. (could be adapted for slightly younger students if needed) *Complete package ready to teach. This scheme of work was created as an introduction for all yr7 students to Drama. Fun and engaging scheme in which students are creating what happens in their journey to the unknown involving the creation of transport, still images of things they might do or discover, message in a bottle thought tracking and some lovely character opportunities when they become stranded. The scheme of learning covers all key explorative strategies and skills required to create drama work at KS3. Still Image Group Tableaux/Tableau Physical Theatre Role Play Character Narration Mime Thought Tracking Final Task/Lesson asks them to include all strategies learnt and put in to a final performance.

A scheme of learning stemming from The Lion King and using it as a starting point for dramatic movement work/dance. Included is a PowerPoint for 6 lessons and an overview of the entire scheme of learning broken down lesson by lesson. The scheme explores: Animal Characteristics Application of animal characteristics to human characters in a human situation. Looking at group movement - flocking, mirroring Looking at two different dance styles - Contemporary and Capoeira Applying these styles to animals eg. Contemporary = Birds Capoeira = Monkeys Creating a movement piece in one of these styles and performing. The performance is to The Circle Of Life from The Lion King