This 6 lesson unit covers some basic improv to start, then moving into character, vocal skills, spot effects, culminating into planning and rehearsing own scene. Links included to some online clips of scriptwriting tips, interviews etc. Like many others, our KS3 classes need to be classroom based and behind desks for the foreseeable future. We also need to ensure that any work can be uploaded and shared for blended learning in the case of a local lockdown and / or students needing to self isolate. I didn’t want theory work, or live performance review work as many will have done that over lockdown. This radio drama unit is as practical as possible, with students writing only when it flows naturally from the task - eg writing down plans for their scripts, SFX cues etc if they want to. Hope it helps.

An initial skills audit worksheet and action plan for students to complete at the start of the course and update following each project brief. I used to use it as a baseline for AQA GCSE Performing Arts for student portfolio but could easily be used for BTEC or a general progress tracker for drama.

This map outlines topics taught over the 5 years, includes overall learning question per unit, along with colour coded references to knowledge, skills, cross curricular links and catholic virtues. Visual and easy to see progression through curriculum along with where skills / knowledge is being reintroduced each year. This version can be edited to suit your own curriculum and subject.

A comprehensive handbook which outines key departmental policies, including Teaching & Learning non negotiables, More Able selection criteria and behaviour for learning.

A feedback sheet for tracking skills progress over project briefs.

A comprehensive student task booklet which guides covers working in the performing arts. Written for OCR Cambridge Technical Performing Arts and covers Unit 2 - Professional Practice and Unit 24 Auditions for Actors. Could easily be adapted to cover BTEC . All tasks are clearly linked to PASS / MERIT / DISTINCTION criteria. I colour coded tasks as they were completed by students which helped give a quick view of progress. Includes space to link to page numbers / dvd timings so all information is handy for moderation purposes.

A scheme of work I use with Y7 exploring the reasons we tell stories and considering stories from different cultures. I use this early on in Y7 to introduce students to key basic drama techniques such as narration, flashback, crosscutting, still images.

A Key Stage 3 feedback sheet following a STAR model of feedback. I use these sheets to go in the front of student folders which is then updated following each unit of work, so all feedback is in one place. For the targets I use target stickers I buy online and students select and stick them in, but could just as easily be handwritten.

This was written for the legacy AQA GCSE Performing Arts Specification, but the one page outlining course content could easily be omitted / adapted. Tasks wrritten for the full brief from planning, through rehearsal, tech, performance and evaluation. This was for a specific brief with students working on a production of Coriolanus but the general tasks for each stage can be used for any brief.

This a comprehensive student task booklet with clear links to PASS/ MERIT / DISTINCTION tasks. Written for OCR Cambridge Technical Performing Arts, but could easily be adapted to suit BTEC. My students all gained Distinction for their work by following the tasks in the booklet. I colour coded their progress in the booklet throughout the unit, really clear and easy to check for completed / missing tasks. Helped promote independent work outside of class.

Sixth form student review document written for use at the start of the year and then updated following each assessment point. Students completed target setting with their personal tutor.

A quick overview of assessment objectives for GCSE Maths Ratio at Levels 1-6. Can be used as display for students.

A quick overview of assessment objectives for GCSE Maths Probablility against Levels 1-6. Can be used as display for students.

A quick overview of assessment objectives for GCSE Maths Number at Levels 1-6, can be used as display. Word doc so can be edited.

A quick overview of GCSE English objectives for Level 1-5, can be used for display and in student friendly ‘I can’ statements.

A qucik overview of assessment objectives for GCSE Maths Geometry at Levels 1-6. Can be used for display. Word version so can be edited.

A quick overview of assessment objectives for GCSE Maths Algebra at Levels 1-6. Can be used for display. Word version so can be edited.