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
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
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!
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.
Looking to refresh your Drama curriculum for next academic year and beyond?
Setting up a Drama department from scratch?
Teaching Drama for the first time and looking for help??
If the answer is YES to any of the above, check out this fantastic selection of 20 fun tried-and-tested KS2 and 3 materials.
All schemes come with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources - they are ready to go, with no planning needed.
Schemes of work
Powerpoints
Assessment criteria
Assessment rubrics
Digital workbooks
Evaluations
Unit overviews
Scripts
Cover lesson resources
Looking to refresh your Key Stage 2 Drama curriculum planning for this academic year and beyond?
Teaching Drama with Year 5 and/or 6 for the first time and looking for some much-needed inspiration??
If so, check out this bundle of 6 extensive tried-and-tested schemes and supporting resources, which will provide you with excellent material for the full academic year. The extra bonus is an effective assessment criteria, which offers a clear and consistent structure for all schemes.
Matilda
Darkwood Manor
Ernie’s Incredible Illucinations
Pantomime
Kensuke’s Kingdom
Super Heroes and Villains
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!
Looking to refresh your Key Stage 2 Drama curriculum planning for next academic year and beyond?
Teaching Drama with Year 3 and/or 4 for the first time and looking for some much-needed inspiration??
If so, check out this bundle of 8 extensive tried-and-tested schemes and supporting resources, which will provide you with excellent material for the full academic year.
Shackleton’s Antarctic Expedition
Rainforests
George’s Marvellous Medicine
Around the World
Areas of the Stage Game
Nativity script
Drama Club scripts
Roald Dahl Quiz
Are you looking for guidance and examples that will work as an effective prompt for your pupils to succeed in their Cambridge Drama written exam?
Component 1 – Written examination
Written paper, 2 hours 30 minutes, 80 marks
This written examination has three sections. Candidates are advised to divide their time equally between each section.
An 8-week Advert Theatre scheme of work, exploring creating, rehearsing, performing, recording, editing, promoting and presenting a chosen product.
This tried-and-tested pack includes powerpoints that allow pupils to develop their understanding, confidence and creativity by developing an advert of their choice.
A great opportunity for young actors to explore this media format and follow the creative and logistical process with a team.
All lessons come complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go!
Lesson 1: Advert Theatre introduction
Lesson 2: Advert planning and rehearsing
Lessons 3&4: Advert filming
Lesson 5: Advert editing
Lesson 6: Advert sales pitch
Lesson 7: Advert premieres
Lesson 8: Advert reflection
Looking for some fun and spooky HALLOWEEN monologues??
Check out this selection of eight short monologues that explore the following haunting characters:
Witch
Black Cat
Pumpkin
Mummy
Count Dracula
Werewolf
Ghost
Zombie
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!
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
Looking for some fun and festive CHRISTMAS monologues??
Check out this selection of six short monologues that explore the following characters:
Santa
Rudolph
Snowman
Christmas Present
Elf
Christmas Tree
Check out this fun monologue resource pack, full of exciting solo performance opportunities:
Christmas
Halloween
Healthy Eating
Super Heroes and Villains
Dinosaurs
Farmyard Animals
Ancient Greek myths
Are you teaching pupils in PSHE or Drama and thinking of clever and different ways of encouraging them to make healthy food choices?
Here are a selection of short monologues and a script about the Food Dudes and Junk Punks, that looks to motivate and stimulate children, giving them opportunities to both learn about the benefits of certain food types and perform in class (and beyond!).
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/PhilBrooks78
Are you off sick (possibly long-term) and need to provide cover plans you can be happy with?
Is your replacement a non-specialist and needs clear instruction?
Are you a cover teacher who is teaching Drama for the first time?
If the answer is YES to any of these questions, this 6 scheme bundle provides you with a selection of detailed powerpoints and supporting documents. They will provide anyone covering Drama classes with the tools to deliver organized and effective lessons to pupils without all the stress. They are all good-to-go!
Looking for some fun Dinosaur monologues??
Check out this selection of six short monologues that explore the following dinosaurs:
T Rex
Stegosaurus
Triceratops
Brachiosaurus
Velociraptor
Diplodocus
Are you teaching KS2 pupils in PSHE or Drama and thinking of clever and different ways of encouraging them to make healthy food choices?
Here are a selection of short monologues that look to motivate and stimulate children, giving them opportunities to both learn about the benefits of certain food types and perform in class (and beyond!).
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/PhilBrooks78
Looking for fun and challenging quizzes?
Check out these 20-question Quizzes to entertain your tutor group, class, colleagues…
Christmas
Roald Dahl
Shakespeare
This dramatic and extensive bundle includes the following:
A 6-week Greek Theatre scheme of work, exploring chorus, masks and myths. This scheme comes complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go
4 short 2-page scripts, ideally for children aged 10-14 years old; Perseus and Medusa, Theseus and the Minotaur, Daedalus and Icarus, The Labours of Hercules
8 short monologues that explore famous mythology characters; Zeus, Achilles, Theseus, Perseus, Aphrodite, Hermes, Persephone and King Midas
Ancient Greek Olympics Quiz; 15 questions to test your knowledge