Discover the ultimate destination for dynamic English and teaching resources at Mr. Mac's Resource Packs on TES.
Specializing in GCSE/IGCSE revision, our store offers meticulously designed, concise guides and comprehensive lesson packs that promise to elevate your students' learning experience.
Each resource is crafted by experts to ensure grade 9 success, incorporating key literary devices, contextual insights, and structured revision strategies.
Welcome to Mr Mac's Resource Packs!
Discover the ultimate destination for dynamic English and teaching resources at Mr. Mac's Resource Packs on TES.
Specializing in GCSE/IGCSE revision, our store offers meticulously designed, concise guides and comprehensive lesson packs that promise to elevate your students' learning experience.
Each resource is crafted by experts to ensure grade 9 success, incorporating key literary devices, contextual insights, and structured revision strategies.
Welcome to Mr Mac's Resource Packs!
Master the Art of Movement with Anne Bogart: A Comprehensive Drama Unit - 2024
Immerse your students in the innovative world of Anne Bogart, a pioneering force in contemporary theatre. This comprehensive teaching resource is designed to introduce students to Bogart’s unique approach to physical theatre and the transformative power of movement.
Perfect for secondary school educators, this unit empowers students to explore storytelling through body, space, and time, enhancing their creativity and performance skills.
Key Features?
Structured Lessons:
✔ Thoughtfully crafted lessons that introduce students to Bogart’s Viewpoints technique, guiding them through exercises that focus on movement, space, and collaboration.
✔ Activities designed to help students use their bodies to convey emotion and narrative without relying on words.
Engaging Starter Activities:
✔ Provocative questions and exercises that challenge students to think about the role of movement and space in theatre.
✔ Interactive activities like “Hot Seat” to foster a deeper understanding of Bogart’s impact and how her methods can be applied in modern performances.
Innovative Exercises:
✔ Unique exercises such as “The Grid Exercise” and “Spatial Relationships Game” that help students explore the dynamics of movement and space in performance.
✔ Practical training in tempo, duration, and spatial awareness, encouraging students to experiment with physical storytelling.
Focus on Practical Application:
✔ Exercises that allow students to apply Bogart’s techniques in real-time, focusing on the collaborative and improvisational aspects of theatre.
✔ Hands-on activities that teach students to build scenes and characters using movement and physicality, creating dynamic and engaging performances.
Collaborative Learning:
✔ Group activities that promote teamwork, creativity, and improvisation, allowing students to explore Bogart’s ideas together.
✔ Opportunities for students to create performances that reflect Bogart’s principles, enhancing their ability to engage and captivate an audience through movement.
Reflection and Feedback:
✔ Built-in reflection sessions that encourage students to critically assess their use of Bogart’s techniques and their impact on their performances.
✔ Guided discussions and prompts to help students analyze how Bogart’s focus on Viewpoints and physical theatre can transform their approach to acting and storytelling.
This resource is an essential addition to any drama curriculum, offering a comprehensive exploration of Anne Bogart’s methods and their application in creating innovative and dynamic theatre. It aligns with educational standards and seamlessly integrates into existing lesson plans.
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Explore Change with Augusto Boal: A Dynamic Drama Unit - 2024
Unlock the revolutionary techniques of Augusto Boal, the creator of the Theatre of the Oppressed, with this comprehensive teaching resource. Designed for middle and high school educators, this unit guides your students through Boal’s powerful methods, transforming them from passive observers into active “spect-actors.” Through participatory exercises and social exploration, students will learn to use theatre as a tool for change.
Key Features?
Structured Lessons:
✔ Well-organized lessons that introduce students to Boal’s innovative approach, guiding them through exercises that emphasize social engagement and collective action.
✔ Activities designed to empower students, encouraging them to take on roles within performances and explore real-world issues.
Engaging Starter Activities:
✔ Thought-provoking questions and scenarios that challenge students to think critically about the role of theatre in society.
✔ Interactive activities like “Hot Seat” to foster a deeper understanding of Boal’s impact and how his methods can be applied to modern social challenges.
Innovative Exercises:
✔ Unique exercises such as “The Great Game of Power” and “Cop in the Head” that help students explore the dynamics of power and internal barriers to action.
✔ Practical training in Forum Theatre and Image Theatre, allowing students to rehearse strategies for social change in a safe and supportive environment.
Focus on Practical Application:
✔ Exercises that allow students to apply Boal’s techniques in real-time, focusing on the participatory and transformative power of theatre.
✔ Hands-on activities that teach students to use drama as a platform for addressing and solving social issues, both in their communities and beyond.
Collaborative Learning:
✔ Group activities that promote teamwork, creativity, and critical thinking, allowing students to explore Boal’s ideas together.
✔ Opportunities for students to create performances that reflect Boal’s principles, enhancing their ability to engage and inspire change.
Reflection and Feedback:
✔ Built-in reflection sessions that encourage students to critically assess their use of Boal’s techniques and their impact on their understanding of social issues.
✔ Guided discussions and prompts to help students analyze how Boal’s focus on “spect-actors” and Theatre of the Oppressed can transform their perception of theatre and its role in society.
This resource is an essential addition to any drama curriculum, offering a comprehensive exploration of Augusto Boal’s methods and their application in creating socially engaged theatre. It aligns with educational standards and seamlessly integrates into existing lesson plans.
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Explore the Essence of Peter Brook: A Dynamic Drama Unit - 2024
Discover the transformative approach of Peter Brook, a visionary in modern theatre, with this comprehensive teaching resource.
Designed for secondary school educators, this unit delves into Brook’s innovative methods, from his concept of the “Empty Space” to his use of improvisation and multicultural themes.
Your students will be inspired to explore the boundaries of performance and develop a deeper connection with their craft.
Key Features?
Structured Lessons:
✔ Thoroughly designed lessons that introduce students to Brook’s revolutionary concepts in theatre, guiding them through exercises that emphasize creativity and experimentation.
✔ Activities that encourage students to explore the intersection of space, actor, and audience in their performances.
Engaging Starter Activities:
✔ Provocative discussions and thought exercises that challenge students to think critically about Brook’s impact on theatre.
✔ Interactive activities like “Hot Seat” to foster a deeper understanding of Brook’s philosophies and how they can be applied in modern performances.
Innovative Exercises:
✔ Unique exercises such as “The Invisible Tightrope” and “Sacred Object Exploration” that help students develop their physical and mental discipline, as well as their emotional depth.
✔ Practical training in improvisation and total theatre, encouraging students to experiment with different forms and styles.
Focus on Practical Application:
✔ Activities that allow students to apply Brook’s concepts in real-time, focusing on the immediacy and presence of theatre.
✔ Exercises designed to explore the dynamic relationship between actors, audience, and space, emphasizing the importance of live interaction.
Collaborative Learning:
✔ Group activities that promote teamwork, creativity, and spontaneity, allowing students to explore Brook’s ideas together.
✔ Opportunities for students to create performances that reflect Brook’s principles, enhancing their ability to engage and captivate an audience.
Reflection and Feedback:
✔ Built-in reflection sessions that encourage students to critically assess their use of Brook’s techniques and their impact on their performances.
✔ Guided discussions and prompts to help students analyze how Brook’s focus on total theatre and improvisation can transform their acting.
This resource is an invaluable addition to any drama curriculum, offering a comprehensive exploration of Peter Brook’s methods and their application in contemporary theatre. It aligns with educational standards and seamlessly integrates into existing lesson plans.
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Lee Strasberg and his theatre methodologies made easy - 2024
Step into the world of Lee Strasberg, the father of Method Acting, with this comprehensive teaching resource designed to help your students explore the depths of emotional authenticity in their performances.
Perfect for secondary school educators, this unit provides a rich exploration of Strasberg’s techniques, offering students the tools to connect deeply with their characters and deliver powerful, realistic performances.
Key Features?
Structured Lessons
✔ Carefully crafted lessons that introduce students to Strasberg’s Method Acting principles, guiding them through emotional and sensory exercises.
✔ Activities that encourage students to explore their own emotional experiences and apply them in their performances.
Engaging Starter Activities
✔ Thought-provoking questions and scenarios designed to stimulate discussion about the intensity and risks of Method Acting.
✔ Activities like “Hot Seat” to promote student engagement and deepen understanding of Strasberg’s influence on modern acting.
Dynamic Exercises
✔ Unique exercises such as “Affective Memory,” “Sense Memory,” and “Private Moment” that help students connect with their characters on a personal level.
✔ Practical training in relaxation, concentration, and observation techniques to enhance emotional truth and authenticity in performances.
Focus on Practical Application
✔ Exercises that allow students to apply Strasberg’s techniques in various scenarios, focusing on emotional and sensory realism.
✔ Hands-on activities that teach students to build a strong connection between their characters and personal experiences.
Collaborative Learning
✔ Group activities that foster a supportive learning environment, encouraging students to share their emotional journeys and insights.
✔ Opportunities for students to practice Strasberg’s methods together, enhancing their ability to create believable and emotionally charged scenes.
Reflection and Feedback
✔ Built-in reflection sessions that encourage students to critically assess their use of Strasberg’s techniques and their impact on their performances.
✔ Guided discussions and prompts to help students analyze how emotional authenticity can transform their acting.
This resource is an essential addition to any drama curriculum, providing a thorough exploration of Strasberg’s Method Acting and its practical applications in both theatre and film. It aligns with educational standards and can easily be integrated into existing lesson plans.
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Grotowski made Simple: A Comprehensive Drama Unit - 2024
Immerse your students in the transformative world of Jerzy Grotowski, one of the most pioneering figures in modern theatre.
This all-inclusive teaching resource is meticulously crafted to guide your students through the essential techniques and philosophies that define Grotowski’s “Poor Theatre.”
Ideal for secondary school students, this unit will deepen your students’ understanding of performance and push their physical and emotional limits on stage.
Key Features
Structured Lesson :
✔ Detailed, easy-to-follow lesson that take you through each aspect of Grotowski’s methods.
✔ Activities designed to help students master Grotowski’s emphasis on the actor’s physical and vocal expressiveness.
Engaging Starter Activities:
✔ Provocative questions and tasks to set the tone for each lesson.
✔ Activities like “Hot Seat” to encourage active student engagement and curiosity about Grotowski’s impact on theatre.
Innovative Exercises:
✔ Unique exercises such as “The Plastiques” and “The Cat Exercise” that develop students’ control over their bodies and physical articulation.
✔ Practical training in physical theatre, vocal techniques, and the actor-audience relationship, aligning with Grotowski’s principles.
Focus on Practical Application:
✔ Activities that allow students to apply Grotowski’s concepts in real-time, emphasizing physical and emotional authenticity.
✔ Exercises designed to explore the actor’s relationship with the audience, pushing boundaries and breaking the “fourth wall.”
Collaborative Learning:
✔ Group activities that foster teamwork, creativity, and communication.
✔ Opportunities for students to experiment with minimalist theatre and share their performances for peer feedback.
Reflection and Feedback:
✔ Built-in reflection sessions to encourage self-assessment and critical thinking.
✔ Thought-provoking questions to help students analyze their use of Grotowski’s techniques and their impact on performance.
This resource is an indispensable addition to any drama curriculum, offering a rich exploration of Grotowski’s methods and their application in contemporary theatre. It aligns with educational standards and seamlessly integrates into existing lesson plans.
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Engaging AQA IGCSE Poetry Bundle: 20 Poems for ‘People and Places’ Anthology (9275) - 2024
Elevate your English teaching with this meticulously curated AQA IGCSE Poetry Bundle, designed specifically for the ‘People and Places’ anthology.
This comprehensive resource covers 20 poems, providing everything you need to guide your students to success.
Key features?
20 Poems Covered: This bundle includes detailed lessons on the following poems and their respective authors:
London by William Blake
In a London Drawing Room by George Eliot
At Castle Boterel by Thomas Hardy
The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost
Futility by Wilfred Owen
Wind by Ted Hughes
Storm on the Island by Seamus Heaney
Below the Green Corrie by Norman MacCaig
The Journey by Mary Oliver
Poem at Thirty-Nine by Alice Walker
The Great Storm by Jo Shapcott
The Planners by Kim Cheng Boey
Hurricane Hits England by Grace Nichols
Homeland by Sophia de Mello Breyner
Blessing by Imtiaz Dharker
The Moment by Margaret Atwood
Where I Come From by Elizabeth Brewster
Winter Swans by Owen Sheers
The Door by Miroslav Holub
This Morning by Esther Morgan
20 Lessons: Each poem is accompanied by a 60-minute lesson that can be used as slides or printed as a booklet. This flexibility allows you to adapt the materials to your teaching style and classroom needs.
400 Slides: With over 400 slides, this bundle provides a wealth of material to ensure comprehensive coverage of each poem. These slides include targeted annotations, detailed analysis, and interactive activities.
Proven Success: These are the same materials that guided two pupils to achieve the highest grades in English and win AQA GoFurther awards in 2023. Benefit from a resource that has a proven track record of success.
Detailed Annotations: Each lesson includes targeted annotations to help students understand key themes, language, structure, and context. This level of detail ensures that students can grasp the nuances of each poem and produce top-quality responses.
Interactive Activities: Engage your students with interactive activities and discussion prompts that encourage deeper exploration and understanding of the poems.
Unlock the full potential of your students with this all-inclusive AQA IGCSE Poetry Bundle.
Whether you’re looking for a complete lesson plan or supplementary materials, this bundle is an invaluable addition to your teaching toolkit.
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