Stage Directions: PowerPoint, Paddles & Worksheets

A PowerPoint and worksheet that introduces students to Stage Directions. The resource has been created for GCSE Dance and BTEC Performing Arts students but also suitable for pupils studying Drama/Acting.

PowerPoint:
PowerPoint gives information on Stage Directions and includes a Quiz to test student knowledge.

Paddles:
A PDF of paddles are included to be cut out and laminated. These can be used to play ‘Guess the Stage Direction’ and ‘Stage Directions Swap’. (Instructions below and included on PowerPoint).

Worksheet:
A PDF worksheet allows students to write in the relevant StageDdirections on the template. This is to be used alongside the PowerPoint. The document also includes a page that can be used to play Naughts and Crosses with Stage Directions. (Partners use different coloured pens and write in the SD like they would do X/Os.)

'Guess the Stage Direction’
Teacher or student stands somewhere in the room. Participants hold up the relevant stage direction.
'Stage Directions Swap’
Each student has a paddle & has 5 seconds to find the correct placement in the room. Anyone incorrect is eliminated. Students then all come into the middle, and have another 5 seconds to randomly swap paddles and find their new placement.