Drama Teacher with over 10 years experience. A range of accessible and detailed resources to make Drama and Theatre teaching fun, inspiring and awesome. Any questions please ask!
Drama Teacher with over 10 years experience. A range of accessible and detailed resources to make Drama and Theatre teaching fun, inspiring and awesome. Any questions please ask!
A note from the author:
I use this scheme of work with my Year 9 classes, as not only does it offer exciting and creative opportunities, but it also allows for complex exploration how to direct. The students assessment allows them to experience both directing a piece of drama and to be directed in a piece of drama.
Objective Overview of Director SOW
§ To explore a variety of ways to direct others, and to develop and hone the skills of a competent director.
§ Students should recognise the communicative powers of theatre, and ensure all work aims to evoke a response or provide a message to the intended audience.
§ Students to play around with script extracts, and block sections of text.
§ Students should collaborate effectively with other group members.
Included:
In-depth Scheme of Work
Lesson Resources (Worksheets, Scripts, Activity Sheets, Evaluations)
Assessment Instructions
Please note:
You may want to purchase ‘The Believers’ by Bryony Lavery, ‘Spring Awakening’ by Georg Buchner and ‘Tristan & Yseult’ by Kneehigh, or ‘Crouch, Touch, Pause, Engage’ however any extract duologues can work for the main assessment.
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In this stimuli pack are images, quotes, poems and information to be used with pupils who are devising theatre as a springboard for their creative ideas.
Included:
20 pages stimuli booklet on the topic of Freedom
Please note:
Whilst I have included a range of stimulus, it is also advisable to include at least one article/piece of information from the month and year of use.
Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
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An Introduction Booklet that I use in the first lesson with my GCSE pupils to set goals, expectations and ground rules for ensemble making.
Category:
Drama GCSE Complete (also available as part of this bundle)
Introduction to Drama Resources (All Year Groups 7-13!) (also available as part of this bundle)
Pages Include:
Pg 1 - Ensemble Member Profile
Pg 2 - Inspirational Drama Quotes
Pg 3 - Overview of the GCSE Course [EDUQAS] (easy to amend for your spec!)
Pg 4 - Comedy Mask (or things we like to see in GCSE Drama)
Pg 5 - Tragedy Mask (or things we like to avoid in GCSE Drama)
Pg 6 - Pupil Contract
Please note:
Purchasing this resource allows you to amend it in any way you would like.
Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
A note from the author:
I use this with my pupils. If everyone in a group brings in everything on the sheet then the group can share a mini-bag of pic ‘n’ mix sweets for that lesson(not included in this resource :-) )
Category:
Drama GCSE Complete (also available as part of this bundle)
GCSE Drama Component One: Devising Theatre (also available as part of this bundle)
Please note:
Purchasing this resource allows you to amend it in any way you would like.
Does not include real pic ‘n’ mix!
Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
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A selection of guides and model examples to support pupils in tehir craft and creation of the ‘Portfolio of Supporting Evidence’ to go alongside their Devised Work, and work 20% of their overall GCSE.
Category:
Drama GCSE Complete (also available as part of this bundle)
GCSE Drama Component One: Devising Theatre (also available as part of this bundle)
Included:
Model Portfolio
Section A Guide & Model Examples
Section A Guide & Model Examples
Section A Guide & Model Examples
Final Week Rehearsals Notes Log fro Section C
Please note:
Purchasing this resource allows you to amend it in any way you would like.
Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
A note from the author:
Two Devising Booklets that I use with my Year 10 pupils as a mock for the Component One in the GCSE. Also very useful for KS3 devising units! Space for pupils to mind map initial ideas & thoughts after group/whole class discussion.
Category:
Drama GCSE Complete (also available as part of this bundle)
GCSE Drama Component One: Devising Theatre (also available as part of this bundle)
Please note:
Purchasing this resource allows you to amend it in any way you would like.
Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
A note from the author:
A selection of devised scenes that are useful springboards in helping pupils compose their own scene scripts for the devsiing units. A range of scenes here covering different topics, plus 2 full GCSE Full Mark Devised Scripts!
Category:
Drama GCSE Complete (also available as part of this bundle)
GCSE Drama Component One: Devising Theatre (also available as part of this bundle)
Included:
15x Short 1-3 page scenes written specifically for GCSE Component One Devised Work
2x Full (3 Person) Group Devised Scripts GCSE Component One (Grief & Perfection - Both Physical Theatre in style but adaptable)
Please note:
Purchasing this resource allows you to amend it in any way you would like.
Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
In this bundle you get three stimuli packs (each pack contains 50 pieces of stimulus) to use when creating devised theatre with your pupils.
Included:
50 Amazing Pieces of Drama Stimulus Vol.1
50 Amazing Pieces of Drama Stimulus Vol.2
50 Amazing Pieces of Drama Stimulus Vol.3
For more details please see the descriptions on each resource item.
You save 25% by purchasing this bundle as opposed to buying each one separately!
A note from the author:
This was the quiz that I hosted for our annual Drama Department Dinner. 5 rounds, takes approximately 45 mins/1 hour or so depending on numbers and method of scoring (we used the teacher table to score). Our students are placed into different Theatre Companies (drama houses) for various events that they partake in each year.
Round 1 - General Theatre, Film & TV
Round 2 - Music Round - Name Musical & Song
Round 3 - School Drama Department (Make these your own!)
Overview of Resources:
These resources are for a complete quiz event.
Included:
Quiz Questions
Quiz Answer Sheets
Please note:
You will have to supply the music for the music round (Round 4). You can source these on Youtube / Spotify. Ensure you cut off with the last line prompt or it may give away the title of the song or some other key piece of information.
You will also have to tailor the questions in Round 3 to your own school’s drama department. You can use mine as a basis.
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In this bundle you get all of my Contentless Scenes to use when creating devised theatre with your pupils. Plus 3 packs of 50 amazing pieces of stimulus each. Plus 7 topic packs of stimulus. Plus 5 posters for devising!
Included:
Contentless Scenes Pack (35 scripts)
3x Amazing Stimulus Packs
7 x Topic Stimulus Packs (Grief, Morality, The Seasons, Time, Trust & Promises, Truth & lies, Worthlessness & Insignificance)
4 x Frantic Assembly adapted Questionnaires for Devising
GCSE Devising Script Examples
Love & Hate Devising SOW
GCSE Stimulus Booklet for Mock Devising Exam
5x Devising Posters
For more details please see the descriptions on each resource item.
You save 65% by purchasing this bundle as opposed to buying separately!
Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
A note from the author:
I have this poster on my studio walls as a fun and informative way for students to gain initial exposure to the ‘Father of Epic Theatre’.
Overview of Resource:
1 x Practitioner Poster - Bertolt Brecht
Category:
Practitioner Posters Pack (Bundle)
Practitioner Pack - Brecht (Bundle)
Included:
1x Poster
Please note:
Purchasing this poster allows you to amend and reproduce it for use in your school.
Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
A note from the author:
An Introduction Booklet that I use in the first lesson with my Year 9 pupils to set goals, expectations and ground rules for ensemble making.
Category:
Introduction to Drama Resources (All Year Groups 7-13!) (also available as part of this bundle)
Resources Included:
Year 9 Introduction to Drama Booklet
Pages Include:
Pg 1 - Ensemble Member Profile
Pg 2 - Inspirational Drama Quotes
Pg 3 - Inspirational Drama Quotes
Pg 4 - Comedy Mask (or things we like to see in Drama)
Pg 5 - Tragedy Mask (or things we like to avoid in Drama)
Pg 6 - Pupil Contract
Please note:
Purchasing this resource allows you to amend it in any way you would like.
Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
A note from the author:
I have this poster on my studio walls as a fun and informative way for students to gain initial exposure to Augusto Boal.
Overview of Resource:
1 x Practitioner Poster - Augusto Boal
Category:
Practitioner Posters Pack (Bundle)
Included:
1x Poster
Please note:
Purchasing this poster allows you to amend and reproduce it for use in your school.
Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
A note from the author:
These resources are useful when looking into the work of Stanislavski / Stanislavsky.
Overview of Resources:
These resources are for theory and practical exploration of Constantin Stanislavski
Included:
Hot-Seating Cue Cards
Constantin Stanislavski Exploration Resources
Theatre Pracitioner Poster - Stanislavski
Please note:
Burying these resources means that you can adapt and reproduce them for your work in schools.
These resources are also available to purchase separately.
Save 42% with this bundle.
Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
A note from the author:
I love this the comparison between The Pied Piper and Kindertransport and have compiled this SOW to be adaptable and useful for all Drama teachers as an accessible way into:
Character Development
Stimulus Exploration
Truthful Performances
Different Interpretations of Character / Theme
Collaboration
Your students will definitely love this SOW - mine certainly do!
SOW Overview:
A detailed 8 page, four lesson (90 minute lessons - therefore has enough material for 6 hours of lesson time if you have shorter lessons!) SOW.
Lesson Structure (90 Minute Lessons!)
Lesson One: The Pied Piper of Hamlyn (Poem)
Lesson Two: Kindertransport (Play)
Lessons Three: The Ratcatcher (Character Development)
Lesson Four: Assessment Lesson - Could be split over a number of extra lessons to tie together everything they have learnt from the SOW.
Resources Included:
1 x 8 Page Kindertransport & The Pied Piper SOW
Assessment Lesson Resources
Please note:
You will need to purchase a copy of ‘Kindertransport’ by Daniel Samuels for the SOW due to copyright reasons I cannot include the full script here.
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A note from the author:
I use these 8 stations as a lesson to help my students prep for examinations and assessments. I spread the 8 stations around the room and split up the students who carousel or rotate around the different stations, exposing them to a variety of fun and useful ways in which they can learn lines.
This is also really useful for learning lines for co curricular drama such as school productions, plays, performances, monologues, LAMDA, drama clubs etc.
Category:
School Production Bundle
Resources Included:
8 Station Guides for Learning Lines
Stations Include:
Station 1 - Intrapersonal
Station 2 - Chunking
Station 3 - Kineasthetic
Station 4 - Mnemonics
Station 5 - Visual
Station 6 - Experimental
Station 7 - Aural
Station 8 - Buddy Up
Please note:
Purchasing this resource allows you to use it in any way you would like.
You will need to provide certain resources for some of the stations:
Station 1 - Intrapersonal (spare paper & pens)
Station 2 - Chunking (highlighters in a range of colours)
Station 3 - Kineasthetic
Station 4 - Mnemonics (cue cards or spare paper)
Station 5 - Visual (spare paper and pens)
Station 6 - Experimental
Station 7 - Aural (audio recording device such as the students’ phones)
Station 8 - Buddy Up
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A note from the author:
In this resources pack are images and information to aid students with devising a Brechtian piece of drama in conjunction with my Brecht SOW. I use this SOW and these resources with my Year 9 classes, but would work equally well with KS4 and KS5 classes and high ability Year 7/8 classes.
Included:
Extracts from The Diary of Anne Frank
Nazi Germany Facts
A selection of Images
Brechtian Techniques Sheet
Assessment Task Sheet
Please note:
Whilst I have included extracts from the diary, it is advisable that a copy of the diary is purchased to give students more freedom over the chosen extracts.
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A note from the author:
This is one of my favourite plays. I studied it at KS5 and love exploring the complex themes and characters with my students. I have adapted and honed this SOW over the past two years, and it not only includes a detailed SOW, but also lots of handmade worksheets and other useful resources. The only other thing you will need are copies of the text itself! Enjoy…
SOW Overview
A scheme of work spread over 24 lessons focusing on an in-depth study of A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen. These resources not only cover analysis of the text, but also a practical exploration of how students can bring the text to life as an actor, director and designer.
There are also Stanislavskian techniques used throughout the exploration to grasp the style of naturalism, and other practitioner’s methods are explored as well such as Cecily Berry, Jacques Lecoq.
This scheme of work is primarily for A Level students but could work well with high ability GCSE students.
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A note from the author:
Some of the resources from Arts Award directly are not very easy to use nor are they easy to communicate to or made accessible for young people. Therefore, I crafted this handout as an extremely invaluable tool to support my Bronze Arts Award candidates in their ideas for and organisation of evidence in their portfolio. I have been assessing the Arts Award for over 4 years now - Bronze, Silver & Gold.
Overview of Resource:
User-friendly handout introduction booklet as a great way to start to stimulate ideas from candidates required to pass the Bronze Arts Award.
Included:
Introduction Booklet Handout, Bronze Arts Award
Please note:
You must ensure that a member of your team is trained to assess your Arts Award candidates. Alternatively you can contact a local centre who can assess your candidates. Visit the Arts Award website for further details.
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A note from the author:
A 20 Page handbook to be used as a template and guide for schools wanting to create their own handbooks.
Overview of Handbook:
Department Ethos
Director’s Responsibility
Pupil Expectations & Contract
Production Staff Roles
Production Pupil Roles
Production Timeline & Checklist
Production Budget
Production Spaces
Production Tickets & FOH
Show Reports
Category:
Director of Drama Toolkit (also available as part of this bundle)
School Production Toolkit (also available as part of this bundle)
Included:
Production Handbook (20 pages)
Please note:
Purchasing this template allows you to amend and reproduce the handbook in anyway that you wish.
Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!