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 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.
TES Shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/PhilBrooks78
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)
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!
Looking to refresh your Drama curriculum planning?
Setting up a Drama department from scratch?
Teaching Drama for the first time and looking for some help??
If so and you teach KS2 and 3 DRAMA, check out these tried-and-tested SOWs for all year groups from 3 to 9.
You can find the supporting powerpoints and other resources for some of these schemes on my TES Shop, with more coming online soon:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/PhilBrooks78
This 6-week Drama scheme of work is designed to help pupils explore different cultures, traditions, climates, animals from around the world.
Originally created to support a classroom Humanities project titled ‘Where in the World’ for Year 3 pupils, however could easily adaptable for older or younger children.
Welcome to ‘Where in the World?’
Visiting Uluru
Sunsets and Physicality
Fireworks and Celebrations
Market Life
Animals from around the world
Enjoy!
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Looking to refresh your curriculum planning?
Starting a new KS5 course from scratch??
If so and you teach BTEC Drama or Theatre Studies (maybe for the first time), check out these 8 tried-and-tested schemes and resources which will offer fresh opportunities for your department.
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Looking to refresh your curriculum for this academic year?
Setting up a department from scratch?
Teaching GCSE and/or BTEC Drama for the first time and looking for help??
If so and you teach DRAMA to KS3-5, check out this wide variety of 6 tried-and-tested SOWs and other fun resources.
Enjoy!
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Looking to refresh your curriculum for this academic year?
Setting up a department from scratch?
Teaching Drama for the first time and looking for help??
Check out this fantastic selection of 3 fun tried-and-tested Drama schemes of work which are perfect for KS2&3.
Schemes of work
Powerpoints
Level descriptors
Unit overviews
Looking to refresh your Year 8 planning for this academic year and beyond?
Setting up your own department curriculum from scratch?
Teaching Year 8 Drama for the first time and looking for some help??
If the answer is YES to any or all of the above, check out these 6 tried-and-tested schemes and supporting resources which will provide you with excellent material for the whole academic year.
All lessons come complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go!
Advert Theatre
Commedia D’ell Arte
Characterisation and Improvisation
Greek Theatre
Silent Movies
Twelfth Night
Looking to refresh your Year 9 planning for this academic year and beyond?
Setting up your own department curriculum from scratch?
Teaching Year 9 Drama for the first time and looking for some help??
If so, check out these 3 term-long complete tried-and-tested schemes and supporting resources which will provide you with excellent material for the whole academic year prior to pupils starting their GCSE’s.
All schemes come complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go!
Blood Brothers
Romeo & Juliet
Let Him Have It: The Case of Craig and Bentley
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
A fun and extensive 4-week TWELFTH NIGHT scheme which explores a variety of skills and techniques to help pupils develop their understanding and appreciation for Shakespeare’s classic play.
This tried-and-tested pack includes…
Powerpoints
Unit Overview
Level Descriptors
Script extracts
The Storm
Twins
Sir Toby and Sir Andrew
Malvolio’s Dream
An ideal resource for both Drama and English lessons.
For more historical theatre, check out THE DRAMATIC TIME MACHINE: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12675215
Enjoy!
Are you looking for inspiration in preparation for celebrating Roald Dahl’s birthday - 13th September??
If so, this fun bundle will help you explore the classic stories of MATILDA and GEORGE’S MARVELLOUS MEDICINE by Roald Dahl, using these extensive Drama resource packs, which investigate the key characters and plot sequences.
All schemes come complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go!
This tried-and-tested bundle includes…
MATILDA
Lesson 1:- The Wormwoods
Lesson 2:- Miss Trunchbull
Lesson 3:- Mr Wormwood
Lesson 4:- Tricks
Lesson 5:- The Third Miracle
Lesson 6:- Evaluation
GEORGE’S MARVELLOUS MEDICINE
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
A bonus extra is a 20 question Roald Dahl Quiz to entertain your tutor group, class, colleagues…
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
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
A 6-week Mask scheme of work, exploring techniques and scenarios.
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 allows pupils to develop their understanding, confidence and creativity with masks.
A great opportunity for young actors to explore this traditional art-form, although with a modern twist!
Are you looking for examples of how to explore Michael Morpurgo’s stories in a fun and interactive way?
An ideal resource for both Drama and English lessons.
This fun and extensive resource pack includes Kensuke’s Kingdom and Blodin the Beast schemes, exploring a variety of skills and techniques to help pupils develop their understanding and appreciation for Morpurgo’s writing
Powerpoints
Scheme of work
Unit Evaluation
Unit Overview
Level Descriptors
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.
Do you have some masks in your Drama department that you feel are currently collecting dust and not getting the use that they could??
Here is a MASK bundle to provide inspiration, ideal for Year 5-9 classes, which offers the chance to explore a wide variety of techniques and opportunities.
Having Fun With Masks (Years 5-7)
Greek Theatre (Years 6-8)
Commedia D’ell Arte (Years 7-9)
This extensive tried-and-tested bundle includes:
Lesson Powerpoints
Schemes of work
Lesson plans
Assessment criteria levels
Cover lesson activities
Unit Overviews
Assessment Guides