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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
Alice In Wonderland (Physical theatre SOW)
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Alice In Wonderland (Physical theatre SOW)

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This SOW is designed for year 7 + students and is a useful tool/ stimulus for devising and introducing students to physical theatre through a well-known story. The unit includes complete lessons ready to go with lots of examples. You may can change the order of lessons. Includes ready to use PowerPoint for 6 lessons and most resources. Disclaimer: I do not own any of the media, photos, text or stories shared in this scheme of work
I love you mum, I promise I won't die - Mark Wheeler AQA Drama SOW
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I love you mum, I promise I won't die - Mark Wheeler AQA Drama SOW

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This SOW includes two packs - one practical exploration of Mark Wheelers play. The SOW is aimed towards AQA GCSE Drama Component 3 scripted performance. Mark Wheeler is often recommended by drama teachers, theatre practitioners and is approved by AQA for theatre performances for the GCSE course. This bundle is ready to teach and includes both practical and theory to best prepare students for the exam. “I Love You, Mum - I Promise I Won’t Die” is a poignant verbatim play that narrates the tragic tale of 16-year-old Daniel Spargo-Mabbs, who lost his life after consuming MDMA during a night out with friends. The play derives its name from Daniel’s last words to his mother just before he left home, infusing it with an eerie yet touching quality. While sharing thematic similarities with Wheeller’s other works, this play stands out as it elegantly weaves the words of Daniel’s family and friends into its narrative, rendering it emotionally resonant and unforgettable. The genesis of the play can be traced back to Dan’s drama teacher, Izzy Forrester, who approached his parents with the idea that utilizing the medium of drama, which held a special place in Dan’s heart, could serve as a compelling means to convey his story to other young individuals. *I do not own any media, script or text used in the powerpoint
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
Understanding Proxemics (Practical Exploration)
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Understanding Proxemics (Practical Exploration)

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This PowerPoint includes both practical, theory and discussison points getting students to understand proxemics and also power positions, areas of the stage and levels. It explores component 1 written exam for AQA GCSE Drama but would also be beneficial as a devising starter. There is some specific links to Romeo & Juliet linking to AQA GCSE Drama set text but this could be applied to any play or work. The practical work would suit either a small or large group I do not own any of the media, videos, pictures used in this lesson
Practical Exploration of Lord Capulet & Paris
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Practical Exploration of Lord Capulet & Paris

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This PowerPoint includes theory based work and practical work looking at two characters from Romeo & Juliet. It explores component 1 written exam a 12mark question for AQA GCSE Drama To use this SOW it will require students to have knowledge of Romeo & Juliet The practical work would suit either a small or large group This could also be appropriate for an English lesson looking to do practical work I do not own any of the media, videos, pictures used in this lesson
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.
Pantomime Drama SOW
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Pantomime Drama SOW

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This SOW is designed for year 9 + students and is a useful tool/ stimulus for devising and introducing students to pantomime. The unit includes complete lessons ready to go with lots of examples. You will need to find scripts to use for lesson 5 & 6 - examples easy to find online. Includes ready to use PowerPoint for 6 lessons and most resources. Disclaimer: I do not own any of the media, photos, text or stories shared in this scheme of work
Live Theatre SOW
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Live Theatre SOW

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This PowerPoint includes theory lessons about Joseph and The Technicolour - the hit Andrew Lloyd Webber Musical. This SOW would be ideal for KS3/KS4 drama students. It explores AQA component 1 written exam all the questions from section C - briefly touches on design but focuses on performance questions mainly. To use this SOW it will require students to have watched the musical, available on YouTube I do not own any of the media, videos, pictures used in this SOW Learning objectives for this lesson(s): To introduce students to the demands of Section C in the written exam for AQA To give some practise on effective analysis and evaluation To give some practise on effectively describing and explaining theatrical skills To introduce and refine effective essay structure
AQA GCSE Drama Live Theatre - Come From Away
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AQA GCSE Drama Live Theatre - Come From Away

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This PowerPoint includes theory lessons about Come From Away - the west end musical. This SOW would be ideal for KS4 drama students. It explores component 1 written exam all the questions from section C - briefly touches on design but focuses on performance questions mainly. To use this SOW it will require students to have watched the musical, some clips available on YouTube I do not own any of the media, videos, pictures used in this SOW Learning objectives for this lesson(s): To remind you of the demands of Section C in the written exam To give you some practise on effective analysis and evaluation To give you some practise on effectively describing and explaining skills To revise effective essay structure
AQA GCSE Drama Live Theatre - SIX The Musical
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AQA GCSE Drama Live Theatre - SIX The Musical

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This PowerPoint includes theory lessons about SIX The Musical. This SOW would be ideal for KS4 drama students. It explores component 1 written exam all the questions from section C - briefly touches on design but focuses on performance questions mainly. To use this SOW it will require students to have watched the musical, some clips available on YouTube I do not own any of the media, videos, pictures used in this SOW Learning objectives for this lesson(s): To remind you of the demands of Section C in the written exam To give you some practise on effective analysis and evaluation To give you some practise on effectively describing and explaining skills To revise effective essay structure
AQA GCSE Drama Live Theatre - 5 Soldiers
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AQA GCSE Drama Live Theatre - 5 Soldiers

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This PowerPoint includes theory lessons about 5 Soldiers by Rosie Kay. This SOW would be ideal for KS4 drama students. It explores component 1 written exam all the questions from section C - briefly touches on design but focuses on performance questions mainly. To use this SOW it will require students to have watched the dance which is available for free on YouTube. I do not own any of the media, videos, pictures used in this SOW
AQA GCSE Drama Live Theatre - Cathy Come Home
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AQA GCSE Drama Live Theatre - Cathy Come Home

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This PowerPoint includes theory lessons about Cathy Come Home by the Cardboard Citizens. This SOW would be ideal for KS4 drama students. It explores component 1 written exam all the questions from section C - briefly touches on design but focuses on performance questions mainly. To use this SOW it will require students to have watched the Musical which is available for free on YouTube. I do not own any of the media, videos, pictures used in this SOW
AQA GCSE Drama Live Theatre - Rent the Musical
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AQA GCSE Drama Live Theatre - Rent the Musical

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This PowerPoint includes theory lessons about Rent - The Musical 2008 Broadway edition. This SOW would be ideal for KS4 drama students. It explores component 1 written exam all the questions from section C - briefly touches on design but focuses on performance questions mainly. To use this SOW it will require students to have watched the Musical ideally the 2008 edition - copies on YouTube and Amazon. I do not own any of the media, videos, pictures used in this SOW
AQA GCSE Drama Romeo & Juliet Written Exam
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AQA GCSE Drama Romeo & Juliet Written Exam

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This PowerPoint includes 12 theory lessons AQA GCSE Drama Romeo & Juliet Written Exam. This SOW would be ideal for KS4 drama students. It explores component 1 written exam all the questions - briefly touches on design but focuses on performance questions mainly. I do not own any of the media, videos, pictures used in this SOW
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. This SOW includes 24 lessons! *I do not own any of the media, images or music used in this SOW*
Johnny and the Dead Drama SOW
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Johnny and the Dead Drama SOW

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Johnny and the Dead by Terry Pratchett adapted by Stephen Briggs You will need to purchase a copy of the script for this SOW. Story: Sell the cemetery? Over their dead bodies…Not many people can see the dead (not many would want to). Twelve-year-old Johnny Maxwell can. And he’s got bad news for them: the council want to sell the cemetery as a building site, but they’d better watch out - the dead have learnt a thing or two from Johnny. They’re not going to take it lying down …especially since it’s Halloween tomorrow. Besides, they’re beginning to find that life is a lot more fun than it was when they were…well…alive. Particularly if they break a few rules … This unit of work introduces the story, characters, themes and has further discussion activities. It also includes information about types of staging and use of stage in theatres. The PowerPoint includes 7 lessons worth of material. It would appropriate for Year 9 + and could even be used for AQA Drama Component 3 scripted performance *I do not own any of the media used in this unit of work
Hillsborough Disaster Drama SOW
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Hillsborough Disaster Drama SOW

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This SOW is designed for year 9 + students and is a useful tool/ stimulus for devising. The work is based on the Hillsborough Disaster and encourages students to create empathetic and sensitive performances. Appropriate as a stimulus for devising for GCSE. Includes ready to use PowerPoint for 3 lessons and resources. Disclaimer: I do not own any of the media, photos or stories shared in this scheme of work
Asking For It by Louise O'Neill Introduction lesson
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Asking For It by Louise O'Neill Introduction lesson

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Asking For It by Louise O’Neill, a searing account of a rape and its aftermath in a close-knit Irish community This PowerPoint is an introduction to this wonderful and heartbreaking play TRIGGER WARNINGS *I do not own any of the content, media, pictures, text used in this PowerPoint