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I am an 'Outstanding' qualified Secondary Drama teacher who currently teaches KS3 & KS4 English and KS3-KS5 Drama. I have also taught KS1 for two consecutive years prior to this. I own a First BA (hons) degree in Drama and Performance and have been teaching for three years.

I am an 'Outstanding' qualified Secondary Drama teacher who currently teaches KS3 & KS4 English and KS3-KS5 Drama. I have also taught KS1 for two consecutive years prior to this. I own a First BA (hons) degree in Drama and Performance and have been teaching for three years.
'Remains' by Simon Armitage.
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'Remains' by Simon Armitage.

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Basic slides which discuss what devices can be found in Armitage’s ‘Remains’. These slides can be used as a lesson for a LA class or a starter activity for a HA class. Each device listed also includes a definition to explain what it means.
'Poppies' by Jane Weir.
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'Poppies' by Jane Weir.

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Basic slide for LA class or starter activity for HA class. Slides contain a device which can be found in Weir’s ‘Poppies’ as well as a definition of what the device means.
'Exposure' by Wilfred Owen
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'Exposure' by Wilfred Owen

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Technique checklist for Wilfred Owen’s ‘Exposure’ Checklist does not include examples of where this can be found but is designed for a LA class.
War Photographer - Carol Ann Duffy
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War Photographer - Carol Ann Duffy

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Lesson slides on War Photographer which cover contextual information, questions, analysis checklists, and annotation prompts. Also included is an annotated version of War Photographer with explanation. Lesson slides to support handout also explain what the technique used means / how it is used with effect.
Macbeth - Language analysis worksheet.
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Macbeth - Language analysis worksheet.

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Quotes taken from both Macbeth & Lady Macbeth in William Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’ for students to further analyse, explain WHAT is being suggested, HOW it is shown (work class/technique) and WHY this is/was relevant.
DRAMA STRATEGIES - Print out document.
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DRAMA STRATEGIES - Print out document.

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This 7 page document explores a variety of Drama Strategies with definitions, rules and examples of use. This document can be used as revision for pupils or as stimuli starters to be explored through devised work in lesson time.
Pantomime - The rehearsal process. (Adaptable)
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Pantomime - The rehearsal process. (Adaptable)

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This Power Point is used for a scheme of work focusing on Pantomime. However, it can be easily changed for a focus on the rehearsal process in theatre as a whole. (Recommended for KS3 use but can be a simple recap for KS4). This 11 slide presentation focuses on how a show is created from a strict rehearsal schedule. This lesson also allows pupils to learn about the stage and the correct terms for all stage points. Included in this pack is a blank template of a stage for revision / game purposes - to correctly label each spot on a stage and the correct term. Also included is a printable version with all correct answers. This is also on the Power Point for group discussion. Learning Objectives : To understand the production rehearsal process To develop an understanding of rehearsal techniques
Dot Points - Speech Writing for KS1
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Dot Points - Speech Writing for KS1

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6 Slide Power Point presentation. 2 page lesson plan to accompany. ‘What does it mean to ‘present a speech’?’ This lesson focuses on the skills required to brainstorm, dot point and present a speech. This lesson also tackles the obstacles of nerves, body language and eye contact. Pupils will be challenged to pick a topic of their interest and form an interesting and confident speech to share their knowledge to the class. This lesson also includes a BBC News backdrop and accompanying music for atmosphere. Lesson plan includes tasks for both lower/higher ability pupils. As well as bonus tasks if the lesson is completed earlier than expected. This lesson can be taught in 1 or 3 parts, depending on ability and interest in topic.
KS3 Drama Assessment Sheet. (Questionnaire)
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KS3 Drama Assessment Sheet. (Questionnaire)

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This KS3 Drama assessment sheet allows pupils to answer questions based on scriptwriting, drama styles, panto and stage directions. This sheet is for easy understanding on a pupils ability and understanding for the KS3 drama curriculum.
KS1 English Grammar explanation Power Point
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KS1 English Grammar explanation Power Point

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This Power Point includes: 12 slides Focus on Nouns, Proper Nouns, Concrete Nouns, Collective Nouns, Expanded Noun Phrases, Similes, Metaphors, Adjectives, Quantitative Adjectives, Comparative Adjectives, Superlative Adjectives and Verbs. Each slide includes definitions and examples for each. Each slide includes colour coding for links in information.
Drama Skills (Basic Skill test KS3)
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Drama Skills (Basic Skill test KS3)

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This includes: Power Point exploring Basic Drama skills with a restaurant-themed stimulus. This then expands into a traditional home-dinner setting with a bonus task of mirroring against a ‘dinner party gone wrong’. Lesson plan further explaining the slides on the Power Point with extra tasks for excelling pupils.
KS2/KS3 Drama  ASSESSMENT SHEET.
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KS2/KS3 Drama ASSESSMENT SHEET.

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This KS2 / KS3 document is a printable aid for Drama assessments. 41 Key drama terms with space for meaning / example writing to assess and understand pupils understanding on each term.
'A Christmas Carol' - Stave Four: The Last of The Spirits.
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'A Christmas Carol' - Stave Four: The Last of The Spirits.

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9 slide presenation featuring quotes from Stave Four of Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’. All quotes focus on ‘The Spirit of Christmas Yet To Come’ and Scrooge’s relationship/fear with the last Spirit. Each quote includes 2-4 questions for students to focus on (ranging from language analysis, character development, language significance, and theme connections) Colour-coding is evident on every slide to help link keywords and terminology.
The Hobbit - Smaug descriptive writing stim
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The Hobbit - Smaug descriptive writing stim

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Presentation with an image stimulus for Smaug the Dragon in Tolkien’s ‘The Hobbit’. This presentation is to prompt students into thinking about their: Adjectives Verbs Adverbs Senses & write a descriptive paragraph as if THEY are Bilbo Baggins. This lesson is aimed as an ‘assumptive’ piece for students who have not read chapters containing Smaug’s character. The aim is to see how they compare the dragon vs how Tolkien uses vocabulary to describe. Pushing for an overall development in their writing abilities and vocabulary range.
The Hobbit - Cover (writing task on Bilbo's home)
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The Hobbit - Cover (writing task on Bilbo's home)

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Simple A4 sheet with 3 tasks (including peer-assessment) for cover requirements. Tasks include: Writing a short story Purple pen/self-assess by adding in deeper technical skills peer-assess work and provide feedback.
'Unity' in George Orwell's 'Animal Farm'
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'Unity' in George Orwell's 'Animal Farm'

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Slides produce questions and sentence prompts for the following topics: Unity / meaning of the word How this is represented in Animal Farm Characters that support this idea Characters that challenge this idea Final slide also provides an assessment-style question with What, How, Why prompts on how to answer.
Animal Farm - Squealer's character file
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Animal Farm - Squealer's character file

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Double sided A4 printout or online document for students to complete. Answering multiple questions/filling out categories to understand Orwell’s character/purpose for the character of Squealer.
Animal Farm - Snowball's character file
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Animal Farm - Snowball's character file

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Double sided A4 printout or online document for students to complete. Answering multiple questions/filling out categories to understand Orwell’s character/purpose for the character of Snowball.