This set of Case files directly link with Crime Scene video and correspond with the video of unfolding of events in the Albert Snyder murder case (committed by Ruth Snyder and Henry Judd Gray). This is the case that Sophie Treadwell based they play Machinal off of. I use this as an introductory ‘hook’ lesson to spark the interest of students studying it. It involves a video and individual case files for the students to use to solve the crime. All files included are from the research and media documentation of the case. I have adapted this work with the idea that each student will have files on their table that they have to open at certain times during the ‘case meeting’ with the ‘phorensic video’. This has been adapted from my practical crime scene lesson to suit safety measures of social distancing. These files correspond with a ‘phorensic investigation’ video of the murder. Resource can be found here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/machinal-crime-scene-video-distance-learning-live-teaching-12329728

This lesson focuses on the circles of attention principle. Students will look at each others walks and create characters. They will then use their imaginations to explore this character in different dimensions and situations. The warm up is isolations of the body where students lie down and will tense and release areas of their body according to instruction by the teacher. Students love this exercise as they find it incredibly relaxing and focusing. It is a practical exploration which will last a double lesson. This has been created during covid so can be done using social distancing.

This lesson looks at the detailed method of Emotional memory. It is a practical lesson where students will learn about how to simulate emotion, but also how to draw and different ways in a performance to execute the emotion well. An opportunity to explore a monologue from Monsters is in the latter part of the lesson. This was designed During covid so can be done using social distancing/ even in isolation.

This lesson explores the idea of 7 levels of tension, accuracy with mime, confined space work and cane exploration. It looks at building the skills of the students through exercises that Lecoq would explore with his students. The lesson is easily adaptable and has some ideas about more Lecoq activities on the final slide.

This lesson is designed for A level students to revise and understand specific lighting terminology. This has been taken directly from the Edexcel A level glossary for lighting. Students then have a technical question for Section B at the end of the powerpoint in order to apply what they have learned through writing a paragraph with the teacher. This can be a resource where students self-teach in isolation and learn the terminology independently.

This resource is a double-sided learning mat/ Knowledge organiser/ revision resource. It contains lots of information about context, Expressionism and a writing structure. The aim is for students to have it on the table when writing an answer so that they can quickly access the necessary information to input into their writing. However if students want to, they can use it as an ‘essential information’ resource where they memorise it. The more they use it, the better their writing will become.

This resources is a booklet with several different tasks in that is left open to the topic that you are studying. This can be used in Drama/ English (if studying plays or literature). If students are currently off school and are isolating, this can be set over 2 lessons where they complete every single task to do with a given topic (chosen by the teacher). They can complete this electronically or by printing and completing by hand. It is also my ‘go - to’ for cover work if I’ve not got anything up my sleeve. I have lots of socially distanced workshops and lessons if you would care to browse.

This lesson contains the terminology for set and stage designs at A level. This has been taken directly from the Edexcel glossary of terms. Students read the set text extract and then learn the terminology necessary. They then create their own set designs and put this into action with an opportunity for development at the end. This is all able to be done at a social distance.

This technique is a simple but effective string of movements to establish relationships between characters in the passing of time. It can be done with individuals maintaining social distancing whilst effectively exploring an interesting concept. Frantic used this in their production of Tiny Dynamite. This is ideally for A level students doing devised work, but it can be tailored to GCSE students too. I have loads of socially distanced lessons if you’re doing practical work with practitioners/ Machinal.

This resource has general tasks set that are easily adapted to any topic in drama. There are a series of different tasks that students can work through independently. The idea is that the student has a limitless budget and is in charge of a theatre company. They have to oversee the technical choices as well as considering their school topic/ play they are currently studying. There is a total of 8 different tasks in this booklet and will easily cover a 2 week isolation period. This can be done handwritten or electronically. Suitable for years 7-9. (Lower Year 10 possibly)

This lesson is a costume lesson that allows students to independently work from home, focusing on what to include in a description for a written paragraph. There are voice recordings on the slides to talk through what the students need to know for each slide. This is great to set for a class if they have to isolate.

This is part of a series of lessons for technical isolation work. Please see my other resources. This lesson will require students to have access to Youtube. They will learn about the different types of sounds in sound design. Then they will pick a scenario that they are to create the sound for. They then write a paragraph at the end of the power point. There is a voice recording to guide the student through the paragraph writing.

This is part of a series of design lessons that students can complete independently at home. Please look at my other resources. An independent learning resource for students to learn about many different theatrical lighting terms and the impact that it has on an audience. At the end there are tasks for students to complete helping them to describe lighting states and how to design them.

This resource is a lesson focused on writing an introduction to a theatre review. Students have to find out information of a particular production (example is Peter Pan in lesson) based on questions. They then have to complete other tasks, resulting in them writing their own introduction. Great for developing literacy skills in lockdown. It also includes voice instructions to aid access for those who struggle with reading. Easily adaptable for Year 8 or 9 I have lots of home learning resources on my page.

This lesson is a home learning/ live lesson for devised work with the new stimuli for WJEC Eduqas stimuli for 2022. The lesson is very easily adaptable and involves students doing a lot of discussion, but can develop this into research tasks for their own individual focuses. I have lots of home learning and socially distanced lesson plans

This was a live lesson that I completed with my GCSE students who are looking at devised theatre with the new stimuli from WJEC eduqas exam board. The tasks are suitable for home learning independently or can be taught in a live lesson. This is an easily adaptable lesson but the outcome is that students are exposed to the 1st of 4 stimuli from the 2021-2022 stimul from WJEC Eduqas drama. This resource is easily adaptable to suit your style of teaching. I have a lot of home learning and socially distant resources on my page for all secondary school years. I have resources on all 4 stimuli and have created a bundle

This lesson is a series of 1 of 4 (please see other lessons - I offer a bundle) This explores the exam stimuli for 2022 WJEC Eduqas (Current Year 10 students for devised) and creates a platform of ideas to spring off of for students. It is designed for a live lesson but can easily be adapted to suit a practical lesson too. It offers an independent task for students to complete in exploration of the stimuli - promoting independent learning and ideas.

This lesson is a series of 1 of 4 (please see other lessons - I offer a bundle) This explores the exam stimuli for 2022 WJEC Eduqas (Current Year 10 students for devised) and creates a platform of ideas to spring off of for students. It is designed for a live lesson but can easily be adapted to suit a practical lesson too. It offers an independent task for students to complete in exploration of the stimuli - promoting independent learning and ideas. I have lots of home learning resources on my page, please take a look.

This lesson was designed with last years devised material (Can easily be adapted) and has several different tasks for students to complete over a few lessons. They need to use research skills to find out about Brecht and his style of theatre. This is designed for students to fill out the tasks on the powerpoint and to send the file back to you. However this can be used as a live lesson too! I have lots of socially distanced lessons and covid work on my page so please take a look.