A 6 week SOW on the style of Commedia. Resource includes: a detailed PowerPoint, including links to video clips additional script medium term plan Over the 6 weeks students will learn how to create and perform commedia scenes, perform master and servant character types, use ‘put on the spot’, use crosstalk and develop the use of gromalot. An assessent lesson will then take place at the end of the scheme to determine how well students can use the skills and techniques they have developed when working in the style of commedia.

A 6 week scheme of work on the style of Melodrama, linked to the story of Sweeney Todd. This resource includes: a detailed PowerPoint with self, peer and teacher assessment opportunities additional script medium term plan Through this scheme of work, students will learn how to recognise and perform melodrama techniques and stock characters, will learn what proxemics is and experiment with the power of space on stage, explore the story of Sweeney Todd and create their own melodrama scenes.

A 6 week scheme of work exploring the opening of the play Metamorphosis. Resource includes: a detailed PowerPoint, including text extract medium term plan Over the 6 weeks students will be introdcued to Berkoff’s style of theatre, explore the Samsa Family relationship, develop their use of voice and facial expression in performance and develop the use of gesture and movement in performance. They will finally refine all the skills and techniques they have learned to perform an exert of the opening scene of the play.

A 6 week scheme of work that explores Roy William’s play Slow Time. This resource includes: a detailed PowerPoint with self, peer and teacher assessment opportunities. medium term plan homework task You will need a copy of the playtext to be able to use sections of the script. Through this scheme of work students will learn different parts of Stanislavski’s method, and apply these to sections of the play as they develop character and understanding of plot.

In this 10 lesson scheme of work, students will learn how to develop a performance in an abstract style. They will: 1)Explore the plot, themes and characters of an abstract play. 2)Develop their characterisation skills. 3)Develop their ability to use non-naturalistic techniques to develop their work. 4)Write a report that reflects on the development of their interpretation of an abstract play. The scheme of work includes: an overview assessment task sheets lesson slides assessment resource Note - you will need a copy of Blackout by Davey Anderson to accompany this scheme.

In this 13 lesson scheme of work, students will explore a popular text and linked theatre practitioner to develop their own political theatre pieces. They will: 1)Develop their knowledge of Bertolt Brecht and Epic Theatre through practical exploration and research. 2)Explore the plot, themes and characters of “The Caucasian Chalk Circle” by Bertolt Brecht. 3)Develop their characterisation skills. 4)Develop their ability to use Epic Theatre techniques in performance. 5)Deliver a presentation that demonstrates how Epic Theatre techniques are used in performance. The scheme of work includes: an overview assessment task sheets lesson slides

In this 13 lesson scheme of work, students will learn how to develop a performance in a naturalistic style, as an actor for stage and camera. They will: 1)Explore the plot, themes and characters of a naturalistic play. 2)Develop their characterisation skills. 3)Develop their ability to use naturalistic techniques in performance. 4)Develop the ability to act on camera. 5)Create a short film concept and fully realise their idea. The scheme of work includes: an overview assessment task sheets lesson slides storyboard template Please note, you will need a copy of the opening scene from DNA for this scheme.

A 6 week scheme of work that explores six of the seven deadly sins. This resource includes: a detailed PowerPoint with self, peer and teacher assessment opportunities. medium term plan homework tasks Through this scheme of work, students will explore a range of drama techniques and develop their understanding of the seven deadly sins.

A 6 week SOW exploring the Caucasian Chalk Circle by Bertolt Brecht. Resource includes: a detailed PowerPoint medium term plan Over the 6 weeks students will be introduced to Brecht and Political Theatre, will experiment with staging the Prologue, will explore the stories of Azdak and Grusha and develop the ability to perform in the style of Epic Theatre.

A 6 week SOW introducing students to Shakespeare. Resource includes: a detailed PowerPoint additional resources, including script extracts homework project medium term plan Over the 6 weeks students will be introduced to Shakespearean langauge, practically explore the story of Hamlet, The Tempest and Romeo and Juliet. In an assessment lesson, students will work towards performing an extract from a Shakespeare play and have the option of using Shakespearean text, or modern text.

A 6 week SOW perfect for Year 7 students as they start their KS3 drama journey. Resource includes: a detailed PowerPoint additional resources medium term plan Over the 6 weeks students will be introduced to basic drama skills and techniques. In an assessment lesson, students master of those skills will be assessed.

A 6 week scheme of work that explores Public Speaking: Lesson 1 - What is presenting? Lesson 2 - Your audience matters Lesson 3 - Gestures and Body Language Lesson 4 - Using facts and examples Lesson 5 - The power of persuasion Lesson 6 - Making your speech engaging A mixture of practical, written and discussion tasks.

In this 13 lesson scheme of work students will explore a popular verbatim play text (Too Much Punch for Judy), and develop skills in creating and performing a character and working with script. They will: 1)Explore the plot, themes and characters of “Too Much Punch For Judy” by Mark Wheeler. 2)Develop their characterisation skills. 3)Develop their ability to use drama techniques. 4)Learn and perform an extract from the play. 5)Reflect on the strengths and areas for development of their performance work. The 13 lesson scheme of work includes: an overview assessment task sheets script resource lesson slides

In this 12 lesson scheme of work, students will develop the skills to create their own theatre piece that explores events and themes through the words of people. They will: 1)Explore the Verbatim Theatre style. 2)Develop their ability to create a piece of original drama. The scheme of work includes: an overview assessment task sheets lesson slides task resource sheets verbatim theatre research links