Offering a wide range of 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, Director, Writer and Actor. Please get in touch for more details: phil.brooks@hotmail.co.uk
Offering a wide range of 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, Director, Writer and Actor. Please get in touch for more details: phil.brooks@hotmail.co.uk
Are you looking for a Quiz that will improve your pupil’s knowledge of what the Ancient Greek Olympics was all about?
Here is a 15 question trivia challenge for your pupils. Suitable for tutor activities, assemblies or Classics lessons - you decide.
Are you looking to explore the Gunpowder Plot in a unique way?
These 6 monologues are designed to help children step inside the thoughts, feelings and motivation of various characters surrounding the infamous Gunpowder Plot of 1605.
Feel free to use these monologues in whatever way best fits your teaching.
Looking for some fun World War character monologues?
Check out this selection of six short monologues that explore the following characters:
Soldier
Sergeant
Nurse
Pilot
Captain
Medic
“Double, double, toil and trouble!”
A 4-lesson William Shakespeare’s Macbeth scheme of work which explores the plot, characters and themes of Shakespeare’s classic (and brutal!) tale.
This pack includes:
Scheme of work
Powerpoints
Lesson plans
Unit overview
Assessment criteria levels
Activity sheets
Script extracts
Explore the popular story of THE IRON MAN by Ted Hughes, using this fun 5-lesson Drama resource pack which investigates in detail the key themes, characters and plot sequences.
All lessons come complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go!
Lesson 1:- The Crash
Lesson 2:- Puppetry
Lesson 3:- Hogarth
Lesson 4:- The Farmers
Lesson 5:- Dragon News Report
Enjoy!
This 6-week Drama scheme of work is designed to help pupils explore different cultures, traditions, climates, animals from around the world.
Originally created to support a classroom Humanities project titled ‘Where in the World’ for Year 3 pupils, however could easily adaptable for older or younger children.
Welcome to ‘Where in the World?’
Visiting Uluru
Sunsets and Physicality
Fireworks and Celebrations
Market Life
Animals from around the world
Enjoy!
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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!
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!
This Greek Myth pack provides you with 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
If possible, please purchase the School Licence - this will allow you to share with colleagues and print unlimited copies for performers. Thank you.
Are you looking for different ways to improve your pupil’s knowledge of what UK politics is about, in preparation for the upcoming General Election on Thursday 4th July?
General Election 2024 Assembly - 10 slides, full of detail to introduce pupils to the UK electoral system
General Election 2024 Quiz - 20 multiple-choice questions designed to develop pupil knowledge
Are you looking for an end of term performance which your pupils and teachers will love?!
This short 7-page / 8 character Jack and the Beanstalk script was originally written as a staff pantomime production, however it could easily be performed by a group of young actors as part of a presentation evening and/or Drama Club.
Lots of fun for actors and audience is guaranteed - enjoy! :)
CHARACTER LIST
Narrator
Jack
Jack’s Mother
Old Man
Giant
Giant’s Wife
Magic Harp
Golden Goose
If possible, please purchase the School Licence - this will allow you to share with colleagues and print unlimited copies for performers. Thank you.
REMEMBRANCE DAY 2024
Are you looking for an assembly resource for your Remembrance Day commemoration this year?
If so, here’s my 10-slide assembly presentation (complete with a poem and prayer) and short drama script.
1: Title
2: What is Remembrance Day?
3: The Poppy; A symbol of Remembrance
4: Remembrance (To)Day
5: Two Minute Silence introduction
6: Two Minute Silence - What could you think about?
7: Prayer
8: What role did children have to play?
9: Poem; The Soldier by Rupert Brooke
10: Title
Looking for some fun nativity monologues??
Check out this selection of six short monologues that explore the following characters:
Mary
Joseph
Angel Gabriel
Innkeeper
Shepherd
Wise Man
Are you looking for ideas in preparation for your school’s next Christmas performance??
This short and funny 5-page 8-character script was originally written as an end of term staff performance and received rave reviews! However it could easily be performed by a group of younger performers as part of a festive showcase.
If possible, please purchase the School Licence - this will allow you to share with colleagues and print unlimited copies for performers. Thank you.
Enjoy!
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
If possible, please purchase the School Licence - this will allow you to share with colleagues and print unlimited copies for performers. Thank you.
Looking for a fun and challenging quiz for the festive season?
Check out this 20-question Quiz to entertain your tutor group, class, colleagues…
Merry Christmas!!
Looking for some short, fun and festive CHRISTMAS performance ideas?
Check out this selection of 6 short monologues that explore the following characters:
Santa
Rudolph
Snowman
Christmas Present
Elf
Christmas Tree
REMEMBRANCE DAY
This resource pack includes the following:
Remembrance Day assembly * (including poem, prayer and short script)*
Women in World War One drama script
Are you looking to create a clear, concise and effective assessment criteria for your Drama curriculum? If so, this resource pack will provide you with the perfect framework needed to offer structure and direction for both you and your pupils.
The assessment framework can also be used as a target-setting tool, where pupils termly or half-termly use their workbooks to review their progress and to offer another level of inter-activity. They can also use a passport-sized photo to move around the framework display board (preferably on show in each classroom) as and when they achieve their set target.
Included in this resource pack is the following:
Assessment framework for Years 3-9 (adaptable, depending on which year groups you teach and when pupils start Drama).
Drama workbooks for Years 5-9. Differentiated for specific year groups and editable, depending on year groups you teach and exam boards you work with (specific to Year 9 in preparation for GCSE).
Looking to refresh your KS3 curriculum this year?
and/or
Setting up a department from scratch??
If so, check out this fun selection of tried-and-tested KS3 Drama schemes of work and resources. They are ideal for Year 7 & 8 classes, however if you are lucky enough to teach in a school that offers Drama in KS2, these resources are easily adaptable.
Enjoy!
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