Offering a wide range of fun and interactive Drama teaching resources for KS1-5 pupils, which are all tried-and-tested in both private and state sector schools. Over 23 years experience in the UK and internationally as an Educator, Actor, Writer and Director. Please get in touch for more details: phil.brooks@hotmail.co.uk
Offering a wide range of fun and interactive Drama teaching resources for KS1-5 pupils, which are all tried-and-tested in both private and state sector schools. Over 23 years experience in the UK and internationally as an Educator, Actor, Writer and Director. Please get in touch for more details: phil.brooks@hotmail.co.uk
Are you looking to create a clear, concise and effective assessment criteria for your KS2 Drama curriculum? If so, this resource pack will provide you with the perfect framework you need to offer structure and direction for both you and your pupils.
Included in this resource pack is the following:
Assessment framework for Years 3-6 (adaptable, depending on which year groups you teach and when pupils start Drama).
Drama workbooks for Years 5 and 6. Differentiated for specific year groups and editable, depending on the year groups you teach.
The assessment framework can also be used as a target-setting tool, where pupils termly or half-termly use their workbooks to review their progress and to offer another level of inter-activity, they can use a passport-sized photo to move around the framework display board (preferably on show in each classroom) as and when they achieve each set target.
For more information and/or guidance, feel free to contact me on phil.brooks@hotmail.co.uk
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Are you looking to create a clear, concise and effective assessment criteria for your KS3 Drama curriculum? If so, this resource pack will provide you with the perfect framework you need to offer structure and direction for both you and your pupils.
Included in this resource pack is the following:
Assessment framework for Years 7-9 (adaptable, depending on which year groups you teach and when pupils start Drama).
Drama workbooks for Years -9. Differentiated for specific year groups and editable, depending on year groups you teach and exam boards you work with (specific to Year 9 in preparation for GCSE).
The assessment framework can also be used as a target-setting tool, where pupils termly or half-termly use their workbooks to review their progress and to offer another level of inter-activity, they can use a passport-sized photo to move around the framework display board (preferably on show in each classroom) as and when they achieve each set target.
For more information and/or guidance, feel free to contact me on phil.brooks@hotmail.co.uk
TES Shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/PhilBrooks78
Explore the characters and experiences on Ernest Shackleton’s expedition to Antarctica. Centered around ‘The Ice Trap’ book, this extensive 6-lesson Drama resource pack provides you with a variety of activities, designed to develop pupils understanding, knowledge and empathy with regards to the experiences of Shackleton and his crew on their ship, The Endeavour.
All lessons come complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go!
Lesson 1:- The Ice Trap introduction
Lesson 2:- Persuasion
Lesson 3:- Movement - Pack Ice
Lesson 4:- Freeze Frames & Thought Tracking
Lesson 5:- Cross-Cutting
Lesson 6:- Final reflection
Explore RAINFORESTS using this extensive 8-lesson Drama resource pack which investigates a variety of ideas, designed to develop pupils understanding, knowledge and empathy with regards to rainforests around the world and the people who live in them.
All lessons come complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go!
Lesson 1:- Who lives in the Rainforest?
Lesson 2:- Rainforest Layers
Lesson 3:- A Day in the Life
Lesson 4:- Rainforest tribes
Lesson 5:- Tribe meeting
Lesson 6:- Consequences of Choices
Lesson 7:- Defending the Rainforest
Lesson 8:- Save the Rainforest advert
Check out this fun and creative bundle that offers young readers and actors the chance to explore and express!
Included in this tried-and-tested bundle is…
Matilda and George’s Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl
Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo
The Iron Man by Ted Hughes
Review - tateyp said: This pack is excellent! Just the thing I was looking for - saved me so much time . Highly recommend.
Explore the classic story of GEORGE’S MARVELLOUS MEDICINE by Roald Dahl, using this 6-week Drama resource pack, which investigates in detail all the key characters and plot sequences.
All lessons come complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go!
Lesson 1:- George & Grandma
Lesson 2:- Soundscapes and Asides
Lesson 3:- Emotions
Lesson 4:- Naughty Grandma
Lesson 5:- Making the Medicine
Lesson 6:- Taking the Medicine
Explore the popular story of THE IRON MAN by Ted Hughes, using this fun 5-lesson Drama resource pack which investigates in detail the key themes, characters and plot sequences.
All lessons come complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go!
Lesson 1:- The Crash
Lesson 2:- Puppetry
Lesson 3:- Hogarth
Lesson 4:- The Farmers
Lesson 5:- Dragon News Report
Enjoy!
Explore the popular story of KENSUKE’S KINGDOM by Michael Morpurgo, using this extensive 8-lesson Drama resource pack which investigates in detail all the key themes, characters and plot sequences.
This scheme comes complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed, you are ready to go!
Lesson 1:- Travel Agency
Lesson 2:- Travel presentation
Lesson 3:- Picture Postcards
Lesson 4:- Investigation
Lesson 5:- Michael’s Story
Lesson 6:- Island Life
Lesson 7:- Kensuke and Michael
Lesson 8:- Writing as Michael
Washed up on an island in the Pacific, Michael struggles to survive on his own. With no food and no water, he curls up to die. When he wakes, there is a plate beside him of fish, of fruit, and a bowl of fresh water. He is not alone…
Enjoy!
Explore the classic story of MATILDA by Roald Dahl, using this extensive Drama resource pack which investigates in detail all the key characters, scenarios and themes.
All lessons come complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go!
This tried-and-tested pack includes powerpoints, digital task activities and topic evaluation:
Lesson 1:- The Wormwoods (Role on the Wall and Hot Seating)
Lesson 2:- Miss Trunchbull (Vocal Skills and Body Language)
Lesson 3:- Mr Wormwood (Role Play and Monologue)
Lesson 4:- Practical Jokes (Teacher in Role and Tension)
Lesson 5:- The Third Miracle (Status and News genre)
Lesson 6:- Evaluation (Strengths and Areas for Improvement)
Looking to refresh your Drama curriculum planning for 2025 and beyond?
Setting up a Drama department from scratch?
Teaching Drama for the first time and looking for some help??
If so and you teach KS2-5 DRAMA, check out these tried-and-tested schemes and supporting resources.
This extensive bundle includes…
Schemes of work
Lesson powerpoints
Unit overviews
Assessment criteria
Assessment trackers
Schedule plans
Assignment briefs
Evaluation forms
Scripts
Are you looking for some Shakespeare lesson inspiration?
An ideal resource for both Drama and English lessons.
This fun and extensive resource pack includes Bard classics ROMEO AND JULIET, MACBETH and TWELFTH NIGHT schemes, exploring a variety of skills and techniques to help pupils develop their understanding and appreciation for these iconic plays.
All 3 schemes come complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources - no planning needed.
Added bonus - 2 different Bard-themed trivia challenges:
Shakespeare Quiz and Fact resource pack
Swift or Shakespeare Quiz
Powerpoints
Scheme of work
Unit Evaluation
Unit Overview
Level Descriptors
Script extracts
Quizzes
In need of some festive-themed performances to present both in the classroom and/or on your school stage?
All of these are tried-and-tested resources have consistently produced great results. Pupils and staff will love them and the scripts could be performed by either or both!
‘A Christmas Carol’ adapted script (18 pages / 40 speaking roles)
Comedy Nativity script ( 4 pages / 5 speaking roles)
‘Little Red Riding Hood’ pantomime script (6 pages / 9 speaking roles)
Christmas monologues (6 characters)
Pantomime scheme (detailed powerpoints)
Christmas Quiz (20 questions)
Are you looking for inspiration with your KS2 and 3 Drama assessment?
This bundle is perfect for providing effective direction and structure to your assessment framework, offering excellent support for both you and your pupils.
Criteria and target-setting
Level descriptors
Rubrics
Are you looking for an effective and efficient way of assessing your Drama classes both formatively and summatively?
Check out this selection of 8 rubrics which have been a real life-saver when grading the participation and performances of my pupils. Feel to edit and adapt to make this resource work for you.
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Are you looking for some inspiration when it comes to setting cover for your Drama lessons?
Feel free to use this selection of 14 lesson plan and activity templates in their current form or use the structure and edit them to suit your needs.
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Are you looking for a performance piece to include in your school Remembrance Day assembly?
Check out this 2-page script which explores a different aspect of the impact of war as it offers a predominantly female cast opportunity.
Are you a non-specialist teaching Drama and looking for support?
Could you be teaching Drama for the first time from September?
If so, here is your SURVIVAL KIT!!
Included in this bundle are some key essentials that are guaranteed to make your life more comfortable moving forward and help you keep your head above water:
5 tried-and-tested schemes of work - extensive powerpoints and supporting resources
Performance script (included in the Pantomime scheme) - a manageable and realistic first-time presentation opportunity (for pupils, teachers or both!)
Are you an Early Career Teacher (ECT) teaching Drama for the first time?
If so, here is your SURVIVAL KIT!!
Included in this bundle are some key essentials that are guaranteed to make your life more comfortable moving forward and help you keep your head above water:
4 tried-and-tested schemes of work - extensive powerpoints and supporting resources
Level Descriptors - essential for you and your pupils
Performance script (included in the Pantomime scheme) - a manageable and realistic first-time presentation opportunity (for pupils, teachers or both!)
Check out these 2 short and fun original festive scripts, along with a selection of monologues that will have your pupils laughing (and engaged)!
These are tried-and-tested resources and have been performed by both pupils and teachers with great results.
Are you running a KS3 Drama Club at your school
Are you looking for script ideas for Christmas?