<p>The play which originally stemmed from the author Robert Swindell’s novel is such a brilliant play - I strongly recommend this for hesitant readers/performers as the themes and the main character who is a teen is relatable.</p> <p>Themes include:</p> <ul> <li>Homelessness</li> <li>Vulnerability</li> <li>Mental health</li> <li>Prejudice attitudes</li> <li>Friendship</li> </ul> <p>In this bundle you will receive:</p> <ul> <li>7 lessons plans</li> <li>7 Power points for each lesson</li> <li>One homework booklet that is linked to all 7 lessons.</li> </ul> <p>Resources provide opportunities to:</p> <ul> <li>Interpret and respond to scripted drama</li> <li>Improve awareness of use of space &amp; level (staging) can be used to communicate meaning</li> <li>Employ appropriate dramatic technique such as Direct Address (monologue), crosscutting, split role, verbal machine, thought and speech tracks.</li> <li>Develop critical evaluation skills</li> <li>Challenge students to consider an issues-based topic homelessness.</li> <li>Develop ability to interpret a script</li> <li>Develop ability to create a range engaging characters</li> </ul> <p>The homework booklet is split into 4 different categories that links to each lesson:</p> <ul> <li>Elaboration</li> <li>Practice</li> <li>Exploration</li> <li>Preparation</li> </ul> <p>This 7 week scheme of learning can be used for Key Stage Three/middle school.</p>

<p>During the pandemic I had to adapt my practical lessons into classroom based activities via a booklet full of written activities.</p> <p>The play ‘Stone Cold’ which originally stemmed from the author Robert Swindell’s novel is such a brilliant play - I strongly recommend this for hesitant readers/performers as the themes and the main character who is a teen is relatable.</p> <p>Themes include:<br /> Homelessness<br /> Vulnerability<br /> Mental health<br /> Prejudice attitudes<br /> Friendship</p> <p>When you download this resource you will receive:</p> <ul> <li>Five activity booklets (each activity links to the themes linked to the play)</li> <li>Lesson objectives</li> <li>Written space for students to complete their learning</li> <li>Model exemplars on how to complete their learning.</li> <li>Templates i.e. storyboard/hotseating.</li> </ul> <p>Suitable for Key Stage Three students/middle school students.</p> <p><em>This is also suitable for English</em></p>

<p>I planned this based on a play titled ‘Stone Cold’ for key stage 3/middle school students.</p> <p>The play which originally stemmed from the author Robert Swindell’s novel is such a brilliant play - I strongly recommend this for hesitant readers/performers as the themes and the main character who is a teen is relatable.</p> <p>Themes include:</p> <ul> <li>Homelessness</li> <li>Vulnerability</li> <li>Mental health</li> <li>Prejudice attitudes</li> <li>Friendship</li> </ul> <p>This scheme of work will provide opportunities for students to:</p> <ul> <li>Interpret and respond to scripted drama</li> <li>Improve awareness of use of space &amp; level (staging) can be used to communicate meaning</li> <li>Employ appropriate dramatic technique such as Direct Address (monologue), crosscutting, split role, verbal machine, thought and speech tracks.</li> <li>Develop critical evaluation skills</li> <li>Challenge students to consider an issues-based topic homelessness.</li> <li>Develop ability to interpret a script</li> <li>Develop ability to create a range engaging characters</li> </ul> <p>*You may use this scheme of work as a source of inspiration towards planning social issue based Drama performances or transfer the varied drama techniques to other scripts/plays of your choice. *</p> <p>Please note that each lesson in this unit plan was taught once a week (7 weeks). If you would like power points and the homework booklet check out my other resources.</p>