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Providing resources and complete schemes of work for Drama, English and Media.

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Providing resources and complete schemes of work for Drama, English and Media.
WHY STUDY DRAMA - POSTER
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WHY STUDY DRAMA - POSTER

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We are always being challenged to answer this question so here it is, a simple poster outlining the skills learnt while studying drama. The poster is colourful and is set out into four categories; job interview skills, personable skills, subject specific skills and team building skills.
DRAMA STRATEGIES DISPLAY
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DRAMA STRATEGIES DISPLAY

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A list of key strategies to use in drama lessons. Large and colourful lettering ready to print and use in your displays. BLUE is colour coded for year 7, GREEN for year 8 pupils and PURPLE for year 9. I have 4 booklets available to purchase which explain each drama strategy in detail.
YEAR 7 DRAMA SCHEME - Three Halloween Witches
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YEAR 7 DRAMA SCHEME - Three Halloween Witches

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A scheme of work set out into six lessons. Extremely detailed; covers lesson objectives, starters, introduction activities, development activities and plenaries. Each activity has specified timings for those who need assistance with time management. The scheme works with drama strategies suitable for year 7 students; games, story telling, vocal collages, rehearsals, performances, timelines, verbal machines, hot seating, improvisation and still pictures. For more information on how to work with these drama strategies you may download my strategies booklets available also on TES.
YEAR 7 DRAMA - LORD OF THE RINGS
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YEAR 7 DRAMA - LORD OF THE RINGS

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4 LESSONS for year 7 drama. Resources included. Scheme of work is set out in easy to read columns and covers lesson objectives, starters, introductory activities, development activities and plenaries.
AS DRAMA SCHEME - GREEK TRAGEDY:  The Bacchae
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AS DRAMA SCHEME - GREEK TRAGEDY: The Bacchae

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AS level drama study of the GREEK TRAGEDY: The Bacchae by Euripides. 20 lessons over 4 weeks planned. Each lesson sets out a brief for you to plan your own lesson(s); Lesson 1 Themes Lesson 2 Performance Lesson 3 Character Lesson 4 Character Lesson 5 Duologue Lesson 6 Chorus Strophe 1...
AS LEVEL DRAMA SCHEME - Vinegar Tom
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AS LEVEL DRAMA SCHEME - Vinegar Tom

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AS or A2 Drama scheme of work studying Caryl Churchill's VINEGAR TOM. The scheme covers 30 lessons over 6 weeks (based on 5 lessons per week). Each lesson sets out tasks; Preparation, Exploration of a scene or song, Dialogue, Character, Atmosphere, Politics, Gender. Issues explored are superstition, hysteria, witchcraft and women's punishment Brecht's alienation is explored with the song(s). The scheme of work concludes with students planning and delivering their own drama workshops.
DRAMA GAMES
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DRAMA GAMES

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A booklet explaining the following games; FISHES, CHARADES, PRISONER, ZIP ZAP BOING, THE KEEPER OF THE KEYS, LUCKY DEAL, PENGUINS, MEMORY – I went to the shops…, ONE WORD STORY, HANDBAGS, MEMORY – In the room…., WHOSE LIE IS IT ANYWAY?
DRAMA STRATEGIES BOOKLET 1
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DRAMA STRATEGIES BOOKLET 1

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This booklet explains how to work with the following stylistic drama strategies; Mute, Still Picture, Banners & Captions, Games, Hot Seating. Descriptions of the strategies are given as well as an example. A bullet point list on every page covers the learning opportunities. Booklet 1 of 4.
YEAR 7 DRAMA SCHEME & RESOURCES.  Anti - Bullying 'The Playground'.
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YEAR 7 DRAMA SCHEME & RESOURCES. Anti - Bullying 'The Playground'.

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An 8 lesson detailed scheme of work for year 7. Scheme is based upon the performance poem; 'The Playground'. Drama activities bring the poem to life while plenary questions are aimed to expand children's minds to the issues surrounding bullying. All resources are included in this resource. The scheme includes lesson objectives, starters, introductory activities, main activities, plenaries and homework. The scheme of work is very detailed intended to be taught from without the need for additional lesson plans.
YEAR 1 & 2.  6 LESSONS SPIRITUAL - Drama & Music.
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YEAR 1 & 2. 6 LESSONS SPIRITUAL - Drama & Music.

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3 Lessons of drama followed by 3 lessons of music. The theme being spiritual, the lessons explore rituals of story telling, rhythm, the camp fire. Drama working piece: a rain dance with statues. Music working piece; African American Spiritual song, Wade in the Water.
YEAR 7 DRAMA SCHEME - An introduction to Shakespeare.
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YEAR 7 DRAMA SCHEME - An introduction to Shakespeare.

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A detailed 28 lesson scheme of work (set out in 7 week sections, 4 lessons per week). This is designed as a fun and accessible scheme to introduce younger students to Shakespeare without creating fear and dread. Shakespeare plays; Romeo and Juliet and The Tempest are explored during this scheme. Due to the detail, additional lesson plans are not required. Scheme is set out to include the following; Lesson Objectives, Starters, Introduction activities, Development activities and Plenaries. A complete resource pack is available separately on TES.
DRAMA STRATEGIES COMPLETE
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DRAMA STRATEGIES COMPLETE

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This bundle includes all four booklets to make up most existing drama strategies. Working through the booklets from 1-4 should match with age groups; year 7 - booklet 1, year 8 - booklet 2, year 9 - booklet 3 and GCSE - booklet 4. You can teach the strategies in any other order.
DRAMA STRATEGIES BOOKLET 2
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DRAMA STRATEGIES BOOKLET 2

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The second of four booklets explaining what drama strategies are, how to use them with examples and a list of learning opportunities. This booklet covers Narration, Vocal Collage, Alter Ego, Role on the wall and Teacher in role. A FREE classroom display is also available to download, listing all of the dramatic strategies.
DRAMA STRATEGIES BOOKLET 3
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DRAMA STRATEGIES BOOKLET 3

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The third of four booklets explaining what drama strategies are, how to use them with examples and a list of learning opportunities. This booklet covers Meetings, Thought Tracking, Verbal Machine, In role writing and Circle of relationships. A FREE classroom display is also available to download, listing all of the dramatic strategies.
DRAMA STRATEGIES BOOKLET 4
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DRAMA STRATEGIES BOOKLET 4

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The final fourth booklet which explains many drama strategies, how to use them with examples and a list of learning opportunities. This booklet covers Statues, Thought Tunnel, Ritual, Forum Theatre, Gestalt & Cross Cutting, Spectra of Theatre, Defining the Space and Marking the Moment. A FREE classroom display is also available to download, listing all of the dramatic strategies.