This resource has been created to support teachers of Drama and English to embed creative and original approaches to teaching text and devising. These approaches can work in a school, group or remote setting and have been tried and tested. Within this resource there are tips and practical ideas for lessons and exercises which: Introduce texts Explore characters and themes Immerse students into the world of the play/text WHOOSH! exercise of A Midsummer Night’s Dream Encourage and develop group thinking and ideas sharing Encourage solo, group and whole class responses. In addition there is a section on the use of ORACY within lessons, when approaching written content within a lesson. This included: Oracy frame works Oracy based questions There is also some basic theory and thinking around creativity in the classroom. This is a great resource for any teacher looking for new approaches and opportunity to get really creative within their teaching of these elements.

This scheme of work contains 14 practical lessons exploring Act 1 of the Crucible. These are fully prepared power-points for practical, group and class drama activities. There are clear links to examination questions and demands and these are explored practically throughout the scheme: These lessons contain: **Social/historical context - Act 1 of The Crucible - Links to design elements - Links to examination questions for GCSE Drama **Please note: This is only for social/historical context and Act 1 of the play. The full scheme of work including lessons for all acts can be found from the TES shop. ** These lessons have an excellent track record of success at GCSE Drama.