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Roald Dahl Drama SOW
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Roald Dahl Drama SOW

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This SOW explores some of Roald Dahl's poetry, stories and includes ideas from the new Disney BGF film (2016). The SOW runs over six weeks but could easily be adapted to be longer or shorter. The unit includes an overview of the work, detailed lesson plans, a ready to use PowerPoint for lessons and all resources. The PowerPoint is interactive and includes media, music and video clips. *I do not own any of the media used in this SOW* *Credit to other tes teachers for providing other relevant resources which have been used to influence this package*
Stimuli for Drama Devised Performances
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Stimuli for Drama Devised Performances

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This PowerPoint contains a number of resources that are appropriate for use for component 2 of the AQA Drama GCSE. Each PowerPoint contains a range of stimuli and key information about the practical aspect of the exam. The resources are ready to use in lessons and easy to follow/ adapt, although you may need to source some of the information for certain lessons. Topics are surronding the idea of being ‘Lost or Missing’ I also sell another bundle of stimuli in my shop. I do not own any of the text, images, videos, music used in any of the Powerpoints
Theatre In Education
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Theatre In Education

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This unit of work allows students to explore theatre in education and encourages them to develop empathy skills. Students explore a range of differing needs for an audience when creating work and spans over seven lessons. The SOW is ideal for a high ability KS3 class but could easily be adapted for older students as well. The PowerPoint is ready to be used in lessons and includes written and practical activities. *I do not own any of the media, images or music used in this SOW*
7 alternative plenary ideas (Drama)
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7 alternative plenary ideas (Drama)

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7 alternative plenary ideas to finish off your Drama lesson. Each plenary idea encompasses different skills and encourages teamwork + creativity. Minimal resources are needed to complete each plenary and all plenaries can be easily adapted for all ages.
Contemporary Practitioners
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Contemporary Practitioners

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This is a unit of work that looks at three contemporary theatre companies, it includes all the resources necessary and an assessment. The six week SOW is adapted from workshops designed by the Curious Theatre Company. The lessons are designed for two hour sessions and would be suitable for high ability KS3 or even KS4. *I do not own any of the images, media, music, videos used in the PowerPoint or for resources*
Oedipus (Drama SOW)
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Oedipus (Drama SOW)

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This SOW covers Oedipus The King and includes 18 detailed lessons. The PowerPoint is easy to follow and requires only the script as a resource. This SOW is ideally suited for KS4/KS5 Drama, although it could be adapted easily for high ability KS3 classes. The SOW includes both a practical and written assessment. Learning Objectives: Recalling the plot and main characters of Oedipus Understanding Greek theatre techniques Applying knowledge of the plot, characters and intentions to performances Analysing Oedipus through practical and written assessment Evaluating the success of other and your own performances Creating performances using script and improvisation Learning outcomes: To have an understanding of the: plot, main characters, Greek theatre techniques and playwrights intentions To complete a practical assessment To complete a written assessment To evaluate successes I do not own any of the media/ pictures/ videos included in the PowerPoint
Woman In Black (Drama SOW)
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Woman In Black (Drama SOW)

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This unit of work was influenced and adapted from Woman In Black Education Pack - written by Mark Palmer (Director of Learning for Creative and Media, Wildern School, Southampton) It explores different dramatic techniques whilst focusing on the story of Woman In Black. The SOW explores a variety of differing drama skills including set design/ editing and creative writing. The SOW includes a practical assessment, opportunities for written work and research projects to be completed at home. This SOW is ideal for a high ability KS3 class or even KS4. Students do not have to have read the story before starting this work. *I do not own any media used in this unit of work and credits go to Mark Palmer*
Pantomime SOW
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Pantomime SOW

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This SOW includes a Powerpoint with eight lessons (could easily be extended) suitable for KS3 or KS4 students. The SOW includes the sources used to create the PowerPoint and suitable scripts for the assessed performance. I do not own any of the media, text, script used
Drama Starters (5 minutes)
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Drama Starters (5 minutes)

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The resource includes 10 Drama starters that focus on a different drama skill. The resource can easily be adapted to match work you are currently teaching. Each starter has a particular drama skill. *I do not own any of the media or images used in is this presentation
LAMDA Introductory Solo Stage One
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LAMDA Introductory Solo Stage One

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This a short scheme of work for LAMDA teachers to help children learn the skills they may need to pass their exams. The list of current poems are also attached. This resource could also be used in a classroom and includes assessment criteria and grading.
Romeo and Juliet Drama SOW
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Romeo and Juliet Drama SOW

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This SOW looks at Romeo and Juliet scene by scene and include over 100 slides. Each scene is analysed and explained. The SOW allows the play to be explored through both practical and written activities. The powerpoint is ready to be used in lessons and can be easily adapted to be whole term of years worth of lessons. The activities are drawn from different sources inlcude Cambridge School Shakespeare - Romeo and Juliet, No Fear Shakespeare and the RSC. *I do not own any of the text, media, images or music used in this Powerpoint
KS4 Drama Starter activities
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KS4 Drama Starter activities

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A selection of fun starter activties great for devising or scripted work. Includes ready to use PowerPoint with 78 slides and most resources. Disclaimer: I do not own any of the media, photos, text or stories shared in this scheme of work
Verbatim theatre /Taking Care of Baby by Dennis Kelly
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Verbatim theatre /Taking Care of Baby by Dennis Kelly

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This SOW explores verbatim theatre and is based on a resource created by 20Stories High, Tales from the MP3. Students are introduced to recorded delivery and then explore this technique creating their own performance using this method. Students explore other verbatim theatre plays. The SOW is in two halfs and then students explore a Taking Care of Baby (2007) by Dennis Kelly. This SOW is suitable for component 3 of GCSE Drama (AQA)
Greek Theatre SOW
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Greek Theatre SOW

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This SOW includes a Powerpoint with six lessons (could easily be extended) suitable for KS2 or KS3. The SOW includes the sources used to create the PowerPoint and suitable extracts for performance. I do not own any of the media, text, script used
Henry VIII Drama SOW
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Henry VIII Drama SOW

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This PowerPoint includes six lessons about Henry the 8th and his wives. Here Drama is used as a tool to explore History. This SOW would be ideal for KS2/KS3 students. Below are the learning outcomess: Students will understand how to create a good tableau and techniques needed to do this Students can give a definition of aside and use aside in a performance Students will create a performance using emotional memory to evoke sympathy from an audience Students will use proximity to establish relationships between characters Students will improve on vocal skills in performances Students will create character intentions and reflect on/ justify their choices Students will use Drama as tool to explore History I do not own any of the media, videos, pictures used in this SOW
LAMDA Introductory Solo Stage Three
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LAMDA Introductory Solo Stage Three

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This a short scheme of work for LAMDA teachers to help children learn the skills they may need to pass their exams. The list of current poems are also attached. This resource could also be used in a classroom and includes assessment criteria and grading.
LAMDA introductory Solo stage two
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LAMDA introductory Solo stage two

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This a short scheme of work for LAMDA teachers to help children learn the skills they may need to pass their exams. The list of current poems are also attached. This resource could also be used in a classroom and includes assessment criteria and grading.
Theatre In Education (written booklet)
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Theatre In Education (written booklet)

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This resource is a written booklet aimed at 11-14years involving mini research tasks and play creation using TIE style performances Tasks including story-boarding, script writing, research posters and paragraph writing. Some tasks include Augusto Boal and forum theatre. I do not own any of media, videos, text used.