Are you ready to take your students on a Halloween adventure? Enter the haunted house and meet Bonesy the lonely skeleton who just wants to play some games!
This download is a detailed, easy-to-follow step-by-step lesson plan that explores imaginative role play, creative movement and vocal skills. This 1 hour lesson, perfect for lower primary-age pupils during a club or class time Drama!
Please note that this lesson is suitable for lower primary age students. I would recommend primary 1-4 (KS1)
GAME CARDS ONLY. If you would like to play this with your class you should follow the traditional rules of Mafia or Werewolf. These cards were inspired by the popular BBC One Show ‘The Traitors’.
Includes a PDF containing game cards for Faithfuls, Traitors, Hunter and Seer.
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Introducing our National 5 Drama ‘An Activity a Day to Boost Your Grade’ sheets!
This worksheet contains 40 activities for students to complete in order to revise for their written Drama exam.
Students - Use this worksheet at home to enhance your understanding of your character, your Drama performance and production skills and enable you to go in to your written exam with confidence.
Teachers - Download this worksheet for your N5 pupils to use either in class or at home as revision for their written exam.
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Introducing a booklet of collated past paper questions from the Higher Drama papers 2017-2023. These questions cover students answering as actors in the exam. Perfect for revision for your Higher Drama Exam!
Introducing our educational quote booklet for Arthur Miller’s ‘The Crucible’.
This booklet contains 150+ carefully curated quotes from the play, providing an essential resource for English and Drama students alike. Quotes are organised by character and act, making it easy to reference quickly.
Each quote is accompanied by a starting point analysis, helping students deepen their understanding of the play’s characters, themes, and messages. Whether you’re analyzing the text in class, writing an essay, or rehearsing for a production, this booklet is an invaluable tool for any student studying ‘The Crucible.’
Download your copy today and take your understanding of ‘The Crucible’ to the next level!
Unlock a deeper understanding of J.B. Priestley’s classic play, “An Inspector Calls,” with this creative set of character exploration worksheets. These worksheets are designed to help students thoroughly explore the themes, characters, and plot, making them ideal for both English and Drama lessons.
What’s included in this resource:
Character exploration sheets: Comprehensive worksheets that encourage students to analyze and understand the motivations, relationships, and developments of key characters in the play.
Versatile usage: Perfect for individual study, group activities, or creating an interactive classroom display. Print on A4 for personal use or enlarge to A3/A2 for a striking class display.
Key characters featured:
Inspector Goole
Arthur Birling
Sybil Birling
Eric Birling
Sheila Birling
Gerald Croft
Why this resource is essential:
Perfect for English and Drama lessons: Supports a thorough exploration of character dynamics and thematic elements in “An Inspector Calls.”
Interactive and engaging: Students can use the text to complete the character posters, enhancing their analytical skills and comprehension.
Flexible classroom tool: Ideal as a study guide, homework assignment, or as part of a creative classroom display.
Deepen your understanding of “An Inspector Calls” today! Download this character exploration worksheet pack and bring the key figures of J.B. Priestley’s play to life in your classroom.
Enhance your study of Willy Russell’s acclaimed play, “Blood Brothers,” with this engaging set of character exploration worksheets. Designed to help students thoroughly understand the themes, characters, and plot, this resource is ideal for both English and Drama lessons.
What’s included in this resource:
Character exploration sheets: Detailed worksheets for key characters, encouraging students to analyze their development, motivations, and relationships throughout the play.
Versatile usage: Perfect for individual study, group activities, or creating an interactive classroom display. Print on A4 for personal use or enlarge to A3/A2 for an eye-catching class display.
Key characters featured:
Mickey Johnstone (Child)
Edward Lyons (Child)
Mickey Johnstone (Adult)
Edward Lyons (Adult)
Mrs. Johnstone
Mrs. Lyons
Sammy
Linda
Why this resource is essential:
Perfect for English and Drama lessons: Supports a comprehensive exploration of character dynamics and thematic elements in “Blood Brothers.”
Interactive and engaging: Students can use the text to complete the character posters, enhancing their analytical skills and understanding.
Flexible classroom tool: Ideal as a study guide, homework assignment, or as part of a creative classroom display.
Take your understanding of “Blood Brothers” to the next level! Download this character exploration worksheet pack today and bring the key figures of Willy Russell’s play to life in your classroom.
Elevate your study of Arthur Miller’s classic play, “The Crucible,” with this creative set of character exploration worksheets. Designed to help students delve deep into the themes, characters, and plot, this resource is ideal for both English and Drama lessons.
What’s included in this resource:
Character exploration sheets: Detailed worksheets for key characters, encouraging students to analyze and understand their motivations, relationships, and development throughout the play.
Versatile usage: Perfect for individual study, group activities, or as part of a classroom display. Print on A4 for personal use or enlarge to A3/A2 for an engaging class display.
Key characters featured:
John Proctor
Elizabeth Proctor
Abigail Williams
Mary Warren
Tituba
Why this resource is essential:
Perfect for English and Drama lessons: Supports a comprehensive understanding of character dynamics and thematic elements in “The Crucible.”
Interactive and engaging: Students can use the text to complete the character posters, enhancing their analytical skills and retention.
Flexible classroom tool: Use these worksheets as a study guide, homework assignment, or creative classroom display.
Deepen your understanding of “The Crucible” today! Download this character exploration worksheet pack and bring the key figures of Arthur Miller’s play to life in your classroom.
Boost your drama classroom engagement with our Drama Crossword Booklet! This PDF digital download is an excellent resource for drama teachers looking to reinforce key concepts in an interactive and educational way. The booklet includes 6 crosswords and corresponding answer keys, covering essential topics in drama and theatre.
What’s Included:
6 Crossword Puzzles: Each puzzle focuses on a critical area of drama vocabulary, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience.
6 Answer Keys: Complete solutions for each crossword, perfect for quick reference and assessment.
Covers the topics of
-Voice
-Movement
-Genre
-Form
-Characterisation Techniques
-Conventions
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Introducing the ultimate study tool for the critically acclaimed play, “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller - a comprehensive knowledge organiser designed to help students deepen their understanding of the themes, characters, and plot of the book.
Our knowledge organiser is the perfect resource for both teachers and students, containing a detailed summary of the play, context, character outlines, themes and key vocabulary. The clear and concise layout makes it easy to navigate and find the information you need quickly, while the engaging visuals help to bring the story to life.
With this knowledge organiser, students can enhance their analytical skills and develop a deeper appreciation for the themes of racism, discrimination, and identity that are explored in the novel.
Whether used as a study guide, classroom resource, or revision aid, our “The Crucible” knowledge organiser is a must-have. Download your copy today and take your understanding of ‘The Crucible’ to the next level!
**Unlock a deeper understanding of Malorie Blackman’s critically acclaimed novel, “Noughts & Crosses,” with this comprehensive knowledge organiser. **
Designed to enhance students’ analytical skills and appreciation of the novel’s themes, this study tool is an essential resource for both teachers and students.
What’s included in this knowledge organiser:
Detailed summary of “Noughts & Crosses”: A clear and concise overview of the plot to help students grasp the key events and structure of the story.
Context and author information: Explore the background of Malorie Blackman and the historical and social context in which the novel is set.
In-depth character outlines: Get to know the main characters, their motivations, and their development throughout the novel.
Themes and analysis: Dive deep into the novel’s exploration of racism, discrimination, identity, and other critical themes.
Key vocabulary: A list of important terms and concepts from the novel, aiding in comprehension and retention.
Why this knowledge organiser is a must-have:
Perfect for study and revision: Whether you’re preparing for exams or simply want to understand the novel better, this organiser is an invaluable tool.
Engaging and easy to navigate: The well-structured layout and engaging visuals make it easy to find the information you need quickly.
Versatile classroom resource: Ideal for teachers to use as a lesson guide, or for students to use independently.
Enhance your understanding of “Noughts & Crosses” today! Download your copy now and take your analysis of this powerful novel to the next level.
Enhance your study of Charles Dickens’ timeless classic, “A Christmas Carol,” with this creative set of character exploration worksheets. Designed to help students thoroughly understand the themes, characters, and plot, this resource is perfect for both English and Drama lessons.
What’s included in this resource:
Character exploration sheets: Detailed worksheets for key characters, encouraging students to analyze their development, motivations, and relationships throughout the novel.
Versatile usage: Perfect for individual study, group activities, or creating an interactive classroom display. Print on A4 for personal use or enlarge to A3/A2 for a striking class display.
Key characters featured:
Ebenezer Scrooge
Jacob Marley
Tiny Tim
Bob Cratchit
Mrs. Cratchit
The Ghost of Christmas Past
The Ghost of Christmas Present
The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
Why this resource is essential:
Ideal for English and Drama lessons: Supports a comprehensive exploration of character dynamics and thematic elements in “A Christmas Carol.”
Interactive and engaging: Students can use the text to complete the character posters, enhancing their analytical skills and understanding.
Flexible classroom tool: Ideal as a study guide, homework assignment, or as part of a creative classroom display.
Deepen your understanding of “A Christmas Carol” today! Download this character exploration worksheet pack and bring the key figures of Charles Dickens’ beloved story to life in your classroom.
Introducing our Characterisation Booklets for National 5 and Higher Drama students.
This booklet contains 10 practical and written activities for students to complete and log in order to help them explore the character/s that they are playing in a Drama.
The N5 booklet contains space for one acting role, whilst the Higher booklet contains space for two, in line with the practical exams.
The characterisation techniques covered in this booklet are -
o Role on the Wall
o Character Card
o Writing in Role
o Hot Seating
o Improvisation
o Thought Tracking
o Voices in the Head
o Thought Tunnel
o Role Play
o Role Swapping
Students - Use this booklet at home to enhance your understanding of your character and enable you to write about characterisation techniques in your written exam.
Teachers - Download this booklet for your N5 and Higher pupils to use during rehearsals to explore and enhance their understanding of their characters.
Download your booklets today!
Elevate your drama classroom with our Voice Vocabulary Posters! Perfect for drama teachers and theatre educators, this PDF digital download set includes 13 visually engaging posters designed to enhance your students’ understanding and application of key movement concepts.
This product includes a PDF digital download poster set with 13 posters covering
-Pace
-Pitch
-Tone
-Register
-Accent
-Fluency
-Intonation
-Clarity
-Pause
-Articulation
-Volume
-Emphasis
Why You’ll Love It:
-Enhance Learning: Help students grasp and apply voice techniques in their performances.
-Easy to Use: Instant download and print-ready, these posters are designed for immediate classroom use.
-Versatile: Ideal for all levels of drama students, from beginners to advanced performers.
-Professional Design: Each poster is crafted with clear, high-quality graphics for maximum impact and readability
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Elevate your drama classroom with our Naturalistic Movement Vocabulary Posters! Perfect for drama teachers and theater educators, this PDF digital download set includes 7 visually engaging posters designed to enhance your students’ understanding and application of key movement concepts.
This product includes a PDF digital download poster set with 7 posters covering
-Body Language
-Use of Space
-Gesture
-Posture
-Eye Contact
-Facial Expression
Why You’ll Love It:
-Enhance Learning: Help students grasp and apply naturalistic movement techniques in their performances.
-Easy to Use: Instant download and print-ready, these posters are designed for immediate classroom use.
-Versatile: Ideal for all levels of drama students, from beginners to advanced performers.
-Professional Design: Each poster is crafted with clear, high-quality graphics for maximum impact and readability
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Unlock the magic of drama in your primary classroom with this FREE Gruffalo-themed Drama Teaching Resource. Perfect for teachers looking to introduce drama lessons, this guide is designed to be easy to follow, making it simple to integrate drama activities into your existing curriculum. Whether you’re new to drama or just need fresh ideas, this resource will help you engage your students in a fun and creative way.
Key Features:
16 pages of comprehensive lesson plans and paper-based activities centered around the beloved story of The Gruffalo
Tailored for Primary School teachers looking to introduce or expand drama teaching in their classroom
Engaging, easy-to-follow guide designed to boost creativity and confidence in young learners
Why Choose This Resource?
Drama is a powerful tool for developing communication skills, empathy, and imagination in children. This resource provides structured activities that are both educational and enjoyable, helping students immerse themselves in the world of The Gruffalo while developing essential drama skills.
Ideal For:
Primary School teachers introducing drama for the first time
Lesson enrichment in English, Arts, or cross-curricular activities
Fun and interactive classroom sessions that bring stories to life
What’s Included:
16 Pages of Lesson Plans: Step-by-step instructions for introducing drama concepts using The Gruffalo as inspiration
Paper Activities: Engaging tasks that reinforce learning and encourage creative expression
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