Drama Teacher with over 10 years experience. A range of accessible and detailed resources to make Drama and Theatre teaching fun, inspiring and awesome. Any questions please ask!
Drama Teacher with over 10 years experience. A range of accessible and detailed resources to make Drama and Theatre teaching fun, inspiring and awesome. Any questions please ask!
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I use this with my pupils. If everyone in a group brings in everything on the sheet then the group can share a mini-bag of pic ‘n’ mix sweets for that lesson(not included in this resource :-) )
Category:
Drama GCSE Complete (also available as part of this bundle)
GCSE Drama Component One: Devising Theatre (also available as part of this bundle)
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Does not include real pic ‘n’ mix!
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A selection of guides and model examples to support pupils in tehir craft and creation of the ‘Portfolio of Supporting Evidence’ to go alongside their Devised Work, and work 20% of their overall GCSE.
Category:
Drama GCSE Complete (also available as part of this bundle)
GCSE Drama Component One: Devising Theatre (also available as part of this bundle)
Included:
Model Portfolio
Section A Guide & Model Examples
Section A Guide & Model Examples
Section A Guide & Model Examples
Final Week Rehearsals Notes Log fro Section C
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Two Devising Booklets that I use with my Year 10 pupils as a mock for the Component One in the GCSE. Also very useful for KS3 devising units! Space for pupils to mind map initial ideas & thoughts after group/whole class discussion.
Category:
Drama GCSE Complete (also available as part of this bundle)
GCSE Drama Component One: Devising Theatre (also available as part of this bundle)
Please note:
Purchasing this resource allows you to amend it in any way you would like.
Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
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In this stimuli pack are images, quotes, poems and information to be used with pupils who are devising theatre as a springboard for their creative ideas.
Included:
20+ pages stimuli booklet on the topic of Morality
Please note:
Whilst I have included a range of stimulus, it is also advisable to include at least one article/piece of information from the month and year of use.
Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
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I use this scheme of work with my high ability Year 7 class, as not only does it offer a historical perspective on theatre, but it also allows for complex exploration into characters, staging types, language and stage combat. The students seem to want to get fully involved in all aspects and I have developed this scheme over three years of teaching it. It involves a rich variety of activities, and supports the development of Shakespearean Language and promotes positive working relationships in my students.
These resources are suitable for KS3-5 teaching.
Objective Overview of Shakespeare SOW
§ To realise a variety of Shakespearean extracts in performance.
§ To visually and aurally create an assortment of locations and atmospheres based on Shakespearean plays
§ To grasp a sound understanding of Shakespearean language within the performance context
§ To analyse and explore major themes in relation to social, cultural, political and historical context within selected Shakespeare works
§ To consider the importance of names and personality traits in the exploration and representation of characters
§ To explore staging types, with particular reference to blocking, tension and audience interaction
§ To be able to demonstrate a range of stage combat techniques in a secure and safe manner
§ To consider the differences between Comedies, Tragedies and Tragi-Comedies
§ To create a group re-staging of an extract from the selected works, with a number of the previous lesson objectives influencing and aiding creative decisions
Shakespeare Plays explored:
The Taming of the Shrew (1593-1594)
Romeo & Juliet (1594-1595)
As You Like It (1599-1600)
Twelfth Night (1599-1600)
King Lear (1605-1606)
Macbeth (1605-1606)
Included:
In-depth Scheme of Work
Lesson Resources (Worksheets, Handouts, Whoosh! for Macbeth )
Scripts (extracts from a number of plays explored)
Assessment Instructions
Please note:
You may want to purchase the main scripts for the 6 plays selected (or you can find free versions online. I have included key extracts in the SOW.
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A note from the Author:
I have adapted the comic master piece ‘Twelfth Night’ into a school production with an additional 20 Gods/Goddesses, 3 servants of Olivia, and 6 extra Feste’s.
My additional play ‘Illyrian Elysium’ tells the story of the 20 Gods/Goddesses above Illyria who cause havoc down below for the mortals, which lead to the story of Twelfth Night unfolding. Illyrian weaves effortless between Shakespeare’s scenes and adds depth and explanation for younger audience members. New characters include ‘Love’, ‘Silence’, ‘Music’, ‘Revenge’, ‘Harmony’, ‘Fire’…
Please note that the ‘Goddess’ parts may be exchanged for ‘Gods’ in a mixed school setting.
Twelfth Night Brief Synopsis
Viola has been shipwrecked in a violent storm off the coast of Illyria; in the process she has lost her twin brother, Sebastian. She disguises herself as a boy and assumes the name Cesario for protection. Thus disguised, Viola comes into the service of Orsino, the Duke of Illyria. Orsino is having little luck courting the Countess Olivia, who is in mourning for the deaths of her father and brother. Orsino sends Viola to Olivia’s court with love letters, and when she arrives, Olivia becomes intrigued by the impudent young “boy,” and contrives to get “Cesario” to return by sending her butler, Malvolio, after her with one of Olivia’s rings. Viola realizes to her dismay that Olivia has fallen for her Cesario rather than Duke Orsino — this is further complicated by the fact that Viola has started to fall herself for Orsino.
Elsewhere, Sebastian (Viola’s twin, presumed dead) comes ashore in Illyria thinking that Viola has drowned in the shipwreck. His devoted and loving friend, Antonio, rescued him from the surf, and continues to aid him—at some risk to himself, as Antonio fought against the Duke at one time. Meanwhile, in Olivia’s court, Sir Toby Belch (her uncle) has hoodwinked a foppish Sir Andrew Aguecheek into supporting him (and giving him money) by convincing him that he could be a suitor to Olivia. There is also a running feud between Malvolio and Belch, and with the help of Maria (Olivia’s cook), and the band of Feste Fools, Belch plots to make a buffoon of the butler. Maria writes a love letter to Malvolio that will make him think Olivia has fallen for him…And thus begins the realm of discord descending upon Illyria…
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Included in this resources pack are images and information to aid students with scripting a piece of drama in conjunction with my Different Voices SOW. I use this SOW and these resources with my Year 9 classes, but would work equally well with KS4 and KS5 classes and high ability Year 7/8 classes.
Included:
Information Pack on The November 2015 Terrorist Attacks in Paris to help groups script and devise their assessment piece for Drama.
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This can be combined with my ‘Different Voices’ SOW and is available in a bundle.
Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
A note from the author:
Included in this resources pack are images and information to aid students with scripting a piece of drama in conjunction with my Different Voices SOW. I use this SOW and these resources with my Year 9 classes, but would work equally well with KS4 and KS5 classes and high ability Year 7/8 classes.
Included:
Information Pack on Russia’s Gay Propaganda Law to help groups script and devise their assessment piece for Drama.
Please note:
This can be combined with my ‘Different Voices’ SOW and is available in a bundle.
Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
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A fun lesson designed to let pupils of all ages explore the use of colour in theatre to highlight meaning/themes/character/atmosphere/mood/plot/relationships/messages.
Included:
Colour Lesson Plan
Colour Resources
Pupil Revision Sheets
Please note:
I always feel it is better to print this resource in Coloured Ink. I would recommend printing the colour sheets and laminating them for use for future years.
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I crafted this 50-lesson SOW after teaching DNA successfully for 7 Years. It includes helpful resources, lessons activities and some example questions and mock papers.
Overview of SOW:
Lessons One & Two – Intro Booklet & Ice-Breakers
Lesson Three – Immersive Session
Lesson Four – Forum Theatre
Lessons Five, Six & Seven – Section One
Lessons Eight, Nine & Ten – Section Two
Lessons Eleven, Twelve & Thirteen – Section Three
Lesson Fourteen – Section Four
Lesson Fifteen – Plot & Structure
Lessons Sixteen & Seventeen – Themes
Lessons Eighteen & Nineteen – Context & Playwright’s Intentions
Lesson Twenty – Genre & Style
Lesson Twenty One – Mood & Atmosphere
Lessons Twenty Two, Twenty Three & Twenty Four – Directing Intro, Character Rehearsal Techniques
Lessons Twenty Five & Twenty Six – Relationship Rehearsal Techniques
Lesson Twenty Seven – Physical Rehearsal Techniques
Lesson Twenty Eight – Vocal Rehearsal Techniques
Lesson Twenty Nine – Directing Questions
Lesson Thirty – Acting Intro & Character Motivations
Lesson Thirty One & Thirty Two – Acting Intro & Vocal Acting Skills
Lessons Thirty Three & Thirty Four – Physical Acting Skills
Lesson Thirty Five – Interaction Acting Skills
Lesson Thirty Six & Thirty Seven – Acting Questions
Lesson Thirty Eight – Design Intro & Locations
Lesson Thirty Nine and Forty – Colour
Lesson Forty One & Forty Two – Costume, Hair & Make Up Design
Lesson Forty Four – Staging Types
Lesson Forty Five – Mood & Atmosphere
Lesson Forty Five & Forty Six –Set Design
Lesson Forty Seven – Lighting Design
Lesson Forty Eight – Sound Design
Lesson Forty Nine & Fifty – Design Questions
Included:
SOW - 50 lessons over 56 Pages (plus some ideas for further lessons)
Lesson Resources (worksheets, handouts, guides, tables etc.)
Mock Exams & Additional DNA Questions
99 Documents in Total
Please note:
You will need to purchase a copy of ‘DNA’ by Dennis Kelly to accompany this SOW as there are no script extracts included due to copywright.
There are also other resources that are useful to complement this SOW such as props, set, costumes and stationery. Only documents are included in this SOW pack.
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A full range of useful resources and templates to support the successful delivery of a FOH (Front of House) operation for your school production.
Category:
Director of Drama Toolkit (also available as part of this bundle)
School Production Toolkit (also available as part of this bundle)
Included:
Bar & Kiosk Guide Price List
Bar & Kiosk Sales Spreadsheet Report Tracker
Bar & Kiosk Stock Levels Tracker
Bar POS (Point of Sale) Price List
Bar Wine Measures Mat (needs to be laminated!)
Comp. Drink & Programme Voucher Templates
Various FOH/Show/Info/Warning/Toilet Signage
FOH Arrangements Rota Template
Various Price Lists (Merch/Bar/Kiosk)
Cocktail Poster Ideas
Show Tannoy Call Announcement Scripts
Seating Plan Seat Number Templates for Stickers
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A useful example of a Drama Department Development Plan to use and adapt.
Category:
Director of Drama Toolkit (also available as part of this bundle)
Included:
10 page Drama Department 15 Year Development Plan
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Templates for Marking Codes and Sanctions
Category:
Director of Drama Toolkit (also available as part of this bundle)
Includes:
Drama department Marking Codes Template
Drama Department Sanctions Template
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Purchasing this template allows you to amend and reproduce the report in anyway that you wish.
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I used this to develop my department. Which included a new theatre, 4 new staff roles and greater budget, resources and power of the department in the context of my school.
Category:
Director of Drama Toolkit (also available as part of this bundle)
Includes:
Executive Summary
Introduction
Section A: Academic Provision
Overview
Case Studies
Current Academic Position & Provision
Co-Curricular Workload
Academic Workload
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Academic Summary
Proposal
Decrease in period allocation per week for Drama Department staff
An additional Drama Teacher
Retention of the Drama PGAT role
Creation of Deputy of Drama – Head of Co-Curricular Drama
Director in Residence
Section B: Technical Support
Overview
Case Studies
Current Position
Health & Safety
Design Skills
Proposal
Proposed Responsibilities for the Technician
Section C: Administrative Support
Overview
Case Studies
Current Administration for the Drama Department
Proposal
Proposed Administration for the Drama Department
Overall Proposal
Case Studies
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A resources with lots of links to the work of Frantic Assembly that is useful to share with pupils so that they can conduct their own exploration into methods and previous work of FA!
Category:
Physical Theatre Toolkit (also available as part of this bundle)
Frantic Assembly Practitioner Toolkit (also available as part of this bundle)
Drama GCSE Complete (also available as part of this bundle)
GCSE Drama Component One: Devising Theatre (also available as part of this bundle)
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Purchasing this resource allows you to amend it in any way you would like.
Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
In this bundle you get all my resources designed and created specifically for the GCSE Component One: devised Theatre. These are specifically for EDUQAS/WJEC exam boards, but easily adaptable and useful to AQA/EDEXCEL/OCR!
Included:
5x Year 10 Mock Devising Stimulus Packs (Freedom/Happiness/Power&Control/Truth&Lies/Worthlessness)
Homework Gathering Stimuli Resource
Mock Initial Stimulus Devising Booklet
Devising Script Examples
Component One: Portfolio of Supporting Evidence Guide & Resources
Component One: Practical Exam Candidate Info, Blurb, Set Up & Resources
Component One: Evaluation Guide & Resources
For more details please see the descriptions on each resource item.
You save 41% by purchasing this bundle as opposed to buying separately!
A note from the author:
In this stimuli pack are images, quotes, poems and information to be used with pupils who are devising theatre as a springboard for their creative ideas.
Included:
20 pages stimuli booklet on the topic of Homophobia
Please note:
Whilst I have included a range of stimulus, it is also advisable to include at least one article/piece of information from the month and year of use.
Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
A note from the author:
In this stimuli pack are images, quotes, poems and information to be used with pupils who are devising theatre as a springboard for their creative ideas.
Included:
20 pages stimuli booklet on the topic of Happiness
Please note:
Whilst I have included a range of stimulus, it is also advisable to include at least one article/piece of information from the month and year of use.
Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
A note from the author:
In this stimuli pack are images, quotes, poems and information to be used with pupils who are devising theatre as a springboard for their creative ideas.
Included:
20 pages stimuli booklet on the topic of Trust & Promises
Please note:
Whilst I have included a range of stimulus, it is also advisable to include at least one article/piece of information from the month and year of use.
Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
A note from the author:
In this stimuli pack are images, quotes, poems and information to be used with pupils who are devising theatre as a springboard for their creative ideas.
Included:
20 pages stimuli booklet on the topic of Perfection
Please note:
Whilst I have included a range of stimulus, it is also advisable to include at least one article/piece of information from the month and year of use.
Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!