Writers work in many different styles, from naturalism to the absurd. Leading writers explain some of the stylistic possibilities open to playwrights, and discuss the importance of finding your own writing style. PlaywritingNT

<p>Scheme of 5 x 100 minute lessons (if you have 50 minute lessons, this could split across 10-12 lessons).</p> <p>KS3 drama scheme of work focused on Theatrical Style and Dramatic Form including the following styles: Melodrama, Pantomime, Butoh and Clowning. The 5th lesson is an assessment preparation lesson where students pick their favourite style and perform according to an assessment brief and a title given to all styles.</p> <p>All can be adapted to suit your needs.</p>

<p>a PowerPoint showing a range of dramatic structures</p>

MP3 audio files on J. B. Priestley's An Inspector Calls. Dramatic Style: Dramatic Irony, Exits & Entrances, Lighting and Stage. Forms part of the TES English collection on the text. Directions.<br>SPOILER ALERT. All of the audio files contain information that might spoil students’ enjoyment of the play. <br><br>Click &'Play&'; to launch the MP3 player.

<p>There are two 40-45 min lesson plans included. This workshop aims to explore the relationship and integration of the body and mind through imagination and concentration thus strengthening both the physical and mental instruments in a valuable way. One of the functions of movement within drama is to help achieve complete mastery of one’s physical self, which includes the emotional wellbeing of the body and so through these activities, learners will explore the senses and functions of the physically body in a creative and challenging way.</p>

<p>Hello All,</p> <p>Within this resource you will be able to access a practical Dramatic Elements SoL with:</p> <ul> <li>1 x SoL</li> <li>9 x Fully prepared PowerPoint lessons</li> <li>2 x Assessment tasks and feedback sheet</li> <li>1 x Display Poster</li> <li>1 x Extended learning booklet</li> <li>All handouts that go with the lessons.</li> </ul> <p>Within this unit of work, students will learn about the fundamental dramatic elements needed for any performance. They will focus on building their use of the elements and working independently and in groups to create performances. Moreover, it introduces students to writing about the use of key physical and vocal skills. This unit of work furthermore builds each student’s confidence and enjoyment in performing and shows them how to use their performance space effectively to get the most out of each rehearsal and session.</p> <p>My resources have been published by National Drama the UK’s leading national professional association for drama teachers and I am apart of the core team of drama matters. I hope you enjoy this resource and if you need any assistance with it, please feel free to contact me.</p> <p>Regards,<br /> Ryan</p>

<p>A planning worksheet to help students focus their ideas about the genre, form, style and structure of their devised performance for component 1.</p>

<p>These 24 Dramatic Works and Theories task cards are perfect for your Drama (or English) lesson plans and topic. They are suitable for secondary students. They feature different activities including knowledge retrieval practice, multiple choice and spot the mistakes amongst other Drama related activities.</p> <p><strong>Contents of Drama Knowledge Retrieval Topic Task Card bundle</strong><br /> 1 x Set of 24 Different topic Task Cards with a range of activities and styles in editable and PDF versions<br /> 1 x Teacher answer sheet - All answers covered<br /> 2 x Student fill in activity sheets that can be used with the cards (optional)</p> <p>Each topic task card is matched to the theme of the set and includes numbering and answers designed by our Drama specialist . Can be printed in colour or black and white.</p> <p><strong>How to use Knowledge Retrieval Topic Task Cards?</strong><br /> These cards are perfect as an extension task, starter or plenary and as a means of testing knowledge upon completion of a unit. For a short task (extension/starter/plenary), you can simply give them one or two cards and differentiate which cards are given according to the students level or their areas needing improvement. For an end of unit, you could hand the cards out to different groups and have them switch the cards after a certain period of time (e.g. one group gets multiple choice, one group gets spot the mistakes, one group gets photocards, etc.).</p> <p><strong>Benefits of using this new style of T&amp;L activity</strong></p> <ul> <li>Set of retrieval activities</li> <li>Motivating for students</li> <li>Bitesize English tasks</li> <li>Fun way to revise a topic</li> <li>Allow for differentiation</li> <li>Copy, cut and laminate – use over and over again</li> <li>Versatile and can be used in many different ways</li> </ul> <p>If you leave a nice review to email us at <a href="mailto:thecre8tiveresources@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">thecre8tiveresources@gmail.com</a> for a Drama treat for your students Product code C8/TS/109</p> <p><strong>You may want to check out some of our other great DRAMA resources:</strong><br /> <a href="https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/dramatic-works-and-theories-12432942">Dramatic Works and Theories</a><br /> <a href="https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/drama-christmas-escape-rooms-12426906">Christmas Drama Escape Room</a><br /> <a href="https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/stage-production-drama-escape-room-12401492">Stage Production </a><br /> <a href="https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/drama-christmas-2019-bundle-12216474">Drama Christmas Bundle </a><br /> <a href="https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/greek-theatre-drama-escape-room-12155222">Greek Theatre </a><br /> <a href="https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/drama-escape-room-12152257">Top Selling Drama Escape </a><br /> <a href="https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/twelfth-night-english-revision-12432949">Twelfth Night</a><br /> <a href="https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/reading-assembly-12398827">Why is reading Important Assembly</a></p>

Two lessons which provide students with the opportunity to exploreda variety of theatre techniques.

<p>An entire scheme already set out lesson by lesson on a clear powerpoint presentation that explores every single dramatic technique required for the GCSE (all specifications) as well as different stimuli to start thinking about devising. Towards the end I have incorporated Physical Theatre and non-naturalistic techniques for a devising piece centred around The Seven Deadly Sins.</p>

<p>106 slides containing (at least) 18 lessons of socially distanced Drama, ready for the new school year. It covers 10 Dramatic Devices commonly used in Theatre, using a variety of different stories as stimuli.</p> <p>Includes definitions and activities for; monologue, still image, slow motion, freeze frame, thought tracking, cross cutting, mime, narration, placards and song &amp; dance.</p> <p>Designed for Year 8, but could work with a variety of contexts. Lessons for sitting behind a desk, lessons for socially distanced practical assessments, and ideas for Distance Learning (some suggestions through-out).</p> <p>Home Learning tasks suggestions included, as well as reminders for returning graded work, and prompts for where to include the Grading Criteria for each task.</p> <p>Also includes 7 typed up resources to support learning, with each resource linked directly to a lesson.</p> <p>50p a lesson, with enough lessons to get you to Christmas, at the earliest.</p> <p>Designed to follow on from the Schemes of Work that I am creating for Year 7, the first of which is already available on TES for £12.50.</p> <p>Comment if you want any specific topics covered.</p>

<p>5 lessons exploring key dramatic skills and techniques for Year 7 or 8. This has been planned to be delievred remotely.</p>

Lesson powerpoint that discusses Naturalistic and Non-Naturalistic plays and 6 drama conventions . Learning objectives, stimulus and tasks included.

This fun set of 191 DRAMATIC DEATH Drama Cards comes with 3 suggested activities (Death By Scenes; Death in a Minute; Silent Death) but can be used in so many more ways. Enhance creativity and storytelling with these fun class faves. I've had whole classes begging to do &quot;death by&quot; scenes and some students have even created their own cards to share with classes!<br /> <br /> NEVER BE STUCK FOR A DRAMA ACTIVITY AGAIN!<br /> <br /> ************ DRAMA CARD BUNDLE ***************<br /> The following 17 DRAMA TRUNK card sets come with at least 2 suggested activities and are available INDIVIDUALLY or as a CLASSIC BUNDLED SET:<br /> • Characters<br /> • Quirky Characters<br /> • Dramatic Deaths<br /> • Lines<br /> • Mimes<br /> • Locations<br /> • Genres<br /> • Pictures<br /> • Silly Superheroes<br /> • Titles<br /> • Moods<br /> • Movement<br /> • Mannerisms<br /> • Character Switches<br /> • Vocal Styles<br /> • Time Periods<br /> • Characteristics<br /> <br /> ************ MORE DRAMA CARDS ***************<br /> Check out more Drama Cards available at my store (only available individually), including:<br /> • Great Escapes<br /> • Forbidden Word Scenes<br /> • Olympic Events<br /> • Drama Shoes<br /> • Theatre Styles (FREE)<br /> • Famous Characters<br /> • Historical Events<br /> • World Destinations<br /> <br /> + MORE<br /> <br /> DRAMA CARDS ARE A DRAMA TEACHER'S BEST FRIEND!<br /> Just print, laminate and cut out a set of versatile drama cards that you can use over and over again. I cannot count how many times and ways I have used these cards – absolutely my most handy drama resource.<br /> <br /> Use DRAMA TRUNK cards for tons of creative, fun, imaginative, any day activities, including:<br /> •Drama games (including last minute activities)<br /> •Warm ups<br /> •Team building and cooperation activities<br /> •Improvisation / quick thinking<br /> •Audition / rehearsal activities<br /> •Language activities<br /> •Guided learning<br /> •Listening skills<br /> •Inspiration<br /> •Storytelling<br /> <br /> Combine the use of multiple cards for even more activities, challenges and ideas (you will have a HUGE amount of drama activities ready to go when needed).<br /> <br /> Stay tuned to my store DRAMA TRUNK for more fantastic drama resources (coming soon) – from drama activities and classes for little people; primary school level drama; secondary curriculum and more...<br /> <br /> Happy Teaching!

<p>This introductory set of 3-4 lessons covers an introduction to the KS5 A Level Literature text ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’. It includes a contextual background with notes on the author and links to the play, and a comprehensive study of dramatic form (expressionist, naturalist and Williams’ ‘Plastic’ theatre styles). A great way into the study of this play from an analytical viewpoint.</p>

<p>A note from the author:<br /> I use these certificates to congratulate my wonderful students in both academic and co-curricular drama &amp; theatre, as well as for their hard work and dedication to school productions.</p> <p>Overview of Resource:<br /> These certificates are in the style of ‘Dramatic’. They are also available in:</p> <ul> <li>Classic</li> <li>Sparkle</li> </ul> <p>Included:<br /> 35 x Drama Certificate Templates including:</p> <ul> <li>ensemble work</li> <li>kind human being</li> <li>outstanding performance</li> <li>audience interaction</li> <li>classroom contribution</li> <li>lighting design</li> <li>delivering monologue</li> <li>role model</li> <li>supporting others</li> <li>etc…</li> </ul> <p>Please note:<br /> I like to use a gold or silver marker to fill these in and to print them on cream/white card, both of which can be found from any quality school suppliers or stationery stores. I also print my school logo on the reverse of the card to brand it, therefore you might like to do the same.</p> <p>These certificates are non-editable, apart from writing names of the teacher / director and student on by hand as they come in a PDF format (unless you have PDF editor software). If you would like additional options on the certificates, please contact me or write a review and I will add additional certificates onto this resource pack. I will aim to complete any additions by 2 weeks after the review is posted.</p> <p>Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!</p>

This engaging, in-depth lesson enables students to understand how Shakespeare uses a range of dramatic devices for effect within ‘Much Ado about Nothing.’ In particular, the lesson focuses upon the dramatic irony and tension used to build the themes of confusion and deception. A close analysis of Act II Scene I: The Masquerade Ball, is included, to exemplify the impact of the dramatic devices upon Shakespearean audiences.<br /> <br /> The lesson follows a step-by-step learning journey, in which students learn through:<br /> - Defining and exemplifying the key dramatic devices;<br /> - Relating key dramatic devices to the themes of confusion and deception;<br /> - Reading and comprehending the predominant plot events in Act II Scene I.<br /> - Completing an essay style response in which they consider how dramatic devices help to create Shakespeare's intended effects upon audiences.<br /> - Peer assessing each other's learning attempts.<br /> <br /> Included is:<br /> - Whole lesson PowerPoint - colourful and detailed - just download and teach from it!<br /> - Cards for card-sorting activity;<br /> - Confusion and Deception worksheet (and teacher answer sheet);<br /> - Act II Scene I analysis sheet<br /> - Analysis template with success criteria for creating well-structured responses;<br /> - Comprehensive lesson plan.

<p>An introduction from KS3 - KS4 of different practitioners, styles and genres. It comes with a baseline assessment, lighting terminology quiz, X Lessons and an assessment at the end of it where they can put their knowledge into practice.</p> <p>These are theory based sessions so they can work in classrooms. Workshops are not included but creative tasks under the influence of the practitioner are.</p> <p>Practitioners include:</p> <p>Brecht<br /> Stanislavski<br /> Artaud<br /> Brooke<br /> Boal<br /> Frantic Assembly</p>

<p>This bundle includes 6 handouts for your students to help them understand the differences in dramatic styles and the key features that they consist of. Included are:</p> <p>Absurdism<br /> Agit-prop<br /> Brecht<br /> Comedy<br /> Commedia Dell Arte<br /> Style sheet (short definitions of various styles)<br /> Theatre of Cruelty (Artaud)</p>