Explore the classic play of ERNIE’S INCREDIBLE ILLUCINATIONS by Alan Ayckbourn, using this extensive Drama resource pack which investigates in detail all the key characters, scenarios and themes. 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 scheme includes… Lesson 1:- Introduction and Opening scene (Characterisation and Status) Lesson 2:- Soldiers and Slow Motion (Action and Slow Motion) Lesson 3:- Fairground Barkers (Exaggeration and Enthusiasm) Lesson 4:- Auntie May and the Fairground (Atmosphere and Slow Motion) Lesson 5:- Mid-Term Reflection (Skills Audit) Lesson 6:- The Library (Transitions and Reality vs Fantasy) Lesson 7:- The End (Reflection and Improvisation) Lesson 8:- Create-your-own-Illucination (Improvisation and Genre) Lesson 9:- News Report (Addressing the Audience and Transitions) Lesson 10:- End of Term Reflection (Topic review)

Are you planning to deliver a Theatre in Education unit this year? If so, this extensive resource is perfect for you! The tried-and-tested T.I.E. pack includes: Schemes of work Assignment briefs Evidence tables Feeder school letter template Helpsheet Quiz Schedule template Self Assessment The end result could involve performances to younger pupils within your own school. Or if you fancy using this as a more wide-reaching opportunity, it has been very successful as an outreach project, with presentations being taken to local feeder schools. Management will love it and some of your pupils might even get the chance to visit and perform at their old Infants or Junior Schools! Popular themes to explore have been… Healthy eating Personal hygiene Road Safety Bullying Independence Enjoy! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/PhilBrooks78

Looking to refresh your planning for next academic year? Setting up your own department curriculum from scratch? Teaching Drama for the first time and looking for some help?? If so and you teach DRAMA (primarily KS2), check out these complete tried-and-tested schemes for all years groups from 3 to 6. You can find the supporting powerpoints and other resources for some of these SOWs on my TES Shop, with more coming online soon: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/PhilBrooks78

Thinking about how to approach teaching PANTOMIME? It’s behind you! This tried-and-tested 6 week Drama scheme of work is designed to introduce your pupils to this fun performance style. All lessons come complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go! Unit Objectives To understand and be able to use some pantomime rules. To understand some aspects of the history of Pantomime. This pack includes: Powerpoints Lesson plans Cover lesson activities Self Assessment form 2 x 6-page Pantomime scripts (Cinderella and Little Red Riding Hood)