This simple lesson introduces the concept of writing a radio play, using four fun suggestions to lay the foundations and ideas. Included in the lesson content are four sample scripts that can be used to offer pupils ideas or form the foundation of a script for those who may need some more support. This lesson can be delivered by a non-specialist and more experienced teacher of Drama. In later lessons, opportunities are given to record sound effects and voices, and to edit the performance using software.

In this summary lesson on Radio Plays, pupils are given the opportunity to demonstrate their skills by finishing and showcasing their overall product. Pupils are challenged to create a radio play, assessed upon their use of SFX, Music and vocal skills. Clear assessment criteria is provided, based upon that used by GCSE and A Level mark bands. This format and the instructions offer a simple and accessible means of assessing pupils.

This useful lesson provides an overview of how to use Audacity as software to mix and edit sound tracks. This lesson focuses upon brining to life a radio play using the scripts that students have written. The lesson includes a comprehensive yet simple starting guide to using Audacity and suggestions for other software that pupils may have experience of using. The lesson includes technical guidance and is designed to be delivered by specialists and non-specialists alike.

In this useful lesson, pupils are introduced to the idea of a soundscape using milanote.com. Students consider how to compile sound effects and music, thinking about how to put these together in such a way that they can explore their effects and timing before editing them. The lesson is designed to be delivered by both specialists and non-specialists.

This lesson explores ways of creating sound effects in classrooms, around the school or in halls. The resources include informative, entertaining introduction to how sound effects are made in the industry. The pupils will be challenged to create and record their own sound effects, thinking experimentally about how sound quality may change once recorded. The lesson includes a sample ‘ghost house’ script as an introduction to recording a script with sound effects.

In this easy to use and enjoyable lesson, pupils are introduced to radio plays through use of scripts and original extracts from War of the Worlds. They will explore the some of the social/historical context of the aural tradition of sharing stories and entertaining audiences in the years before TV and film. They will consider the challenges of producing their own radio plays/podcast stories, and begin to explore ways of adapting historical scripts for a contemporary audience. This lesson is easy and fun to deliver for both non-specialists and experienced teachers. The lesson includes easy to use and print script extracts for pupils to use.

This lesson can work as a standalone on vocal acting or as an introduction to the topic of radio plays. Including analysis of professional vocal skills by way of introduction to the topic, the lesson includes fun experimental warm ups and a group performance challenge. Practical yet simple to deliver for the non-specialist and experienced teacher alike.

This entertaining and unique lesson is designed to challenge pupils to work collaboratively, creatively and imaginatively. The clear instructions are designed for experienced teachers and non-specialists, explicitly outlining the instructions for the original ‘Slow Motion Samurai’ class battle. Pupils are given the opportunity to develop their physical control, adding characterisation through facial and body expression. As their skills develop, they are invited to do the most eccentric battles possible, adding in silly choreography and comedic touches whilst exploring the potential of slow motion. Included in the lesson are some music tracks to use for the epic class battle.

In this lesson, pupils explore the techniques used to physicalise Christopher’s journey in ‘Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’. They explore Frantic Assembly’s methods of exploring the narration and movement, and begin thinking creatively about how they may represent a deceptively simple journey through imaginative means. They will work collaboratively, exploring control and experimenting with fluid, connected movement. This lesson can support the teaching of experienced professionals and non-specialists - it has clear, defined language and instructions to enable the teacher to act as facilitator. The lesson focuses upon working as an ensemble, exploring how this can be used to tell a story.

This simple to follow lesson introduces Frantic Assembly’s ‘Chair Duets’ through easy and clear instructions. The lesson is designed to be delivered by experienced professionals and non-specialists alike. Safe and clear introduction to the use of physical theatre to convey relationships. Develop control and understanding of how movement can communicate subtext to an audience. Suggestions of music are included in the downloadable content.

In this assessment lesson for the Introduction to Physical Theatre unit, pupils are given the challenge to create a performance based upon an exciting exploration. They are invited to use the physical theatre building blocks to create this performance, collaborating with each other. The assessment criteria is built upon pupils evidencing control, effective rehearsals skills and imaginative approaches. IncludedClear lesson presentation which acts as lesson plan. Assessment criteria designed for teachers to highlight indicating where pupils’ work has met the standards of assessment. Music is also included to facilitate the performances. This is based upon GCSE criteria and offers a quick way to offer feedback to pupils.

In this exciting and active lesson, pupils will be introduced to using their bodies to create props. This involves working collaboratively, promoting trust and confidence in the group. The challenges are highly physical, designed to promote problem solving, i.e. how will a group represent an inanimate object? What works better, adding sound or levels?

An introductory lesson for an 11-14 or primary level class studying Drama. This lesson establishes the foundations of trust for any practical work in Drama, focusing upon the development of physical control, teamwork and listening skills. This can be taught by a specialist or teacher with no experience of practical Drama due to the clear nature of the instructions.