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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
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
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 - 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 - 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
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
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*
Chill Out Pass for Drama
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Chill Out Pass for Drama

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Sometimes students can get stressed about group work, remembering lines or performing. This chill out pass enables them to have time to calm down before the situation escalates. The pass can be easily printed and laminated. It is relatively self explanatory but when introducing the pass be clear about the rules so that it is not misused.
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*
Responsibility Cards for Drama
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Responsibility Cards for Drama

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A resource to be printed and laminated if possible. Hand the cards to different students each lesson to encourage positive behavior during group work and to give students the opportunity to be a leader.
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 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.
Form week activities (template)
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Form week activities (template)

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The PowerPoint is a template for a form week schedule, ideal for any tutor group. Can be easily adapted for any secondary year group/ sixth form. I do not own images or media in the presentation *
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.
Drama/ Maths starters
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Drama/ Maths starters

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A few drama exercises to help KS2 students with solving problems and money by bringing the questions to life. Only simple activities, with a simple reminder of how to solve the math problems. I do not own any of the text used in this PowerPoint
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
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*