This fun 6-week Characterisation & Improvisation scheme explores a variety of skills and techniques to help pupils develop characters that are clearly different from themselves. All lessons come with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources. No planning is needed, so you are ready to go! Unit Objectives To understand and be able to create realistic characters using various character-building activities. To understand and be able to take part in the character-building activities. To understand why we use each technique; hot seating, character profile, interviewing.

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).

A variety of resources, focusing on numerous topics; including 9/11 and Drugs. For more information and/or guidance, feel free to contact me on phil.brooks@hotmail.co.uk

Looking to refresh your Drama curriculum for next academic year? and/or Setting up a Drama department from scratch?? Here is a 5-week ‘Introduction to Physical Theatre’ scheme of work; exploring plot, characters and themes. The resource pack includes the following: Scheme of work Assessment criteria levels End of topic evaluation

‘Performing with Masks’ resource pack offers a scheme of work and assignment briefs to support you in delivery of this BTEC unit. TES Shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/PhilBrooks78

Are you looking for inspiration in preparation for celebrating Roald Dahl’s birthday - 13th September?? Check out this fun 20-question Quiz to entertain your tutor group, class, colleagues…

Looking for some fun Dinosaur monologues?? Check out this selection of six short monologues that explore the following dinosaurs: T Rex Stegosaurus Triceratops Brachiosaurus Velociraptor Diplodocus

Looking for some fun Super Hero and Villain monologues?? Check out this selection of eight short monologues that explore the following super characters: Electric Dynamo Aqua Explorer Leaf Guardian Cosmic Dreamer Doctor Slimegloom Lady Frostbite Shadow Scamp Pollutant Menace

Looking for some fun Greek character monologues?? Check out this selection of eight short monologues that explore the following mythological characters: Zeus Achilles Theseus Perseus Aphrodite Hermes Persephone King Midas

Looking for some fun farmyard animal monologues?? Check out this selection of eight short monologues that explore the following animals: Bessie the Cow Clucky the Hen Porky the Pig Daisy the Duck Ned the Horse Gabby the Goat Wooly the Sheep Rusty the Rooster

This fun 6-week Drama scheme of work includes the following: Scheme of work Assessment criteria Powerpoint presentations Cover lesson activities Feel free to adapt and edit this tried-and-tested devising scheme, depending on how the ideas of your pupils develop. This is the nature of ‘Mantle of the Expert’ as they explore and create their own imaginary world and scenarios. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/PhilBrooks78

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

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.