In this pack includes: Macbeth context slides (King James I, Witches / Supernatural, Gender roles, Chain of Being, and Heaven & Hell. Handout contextual sheet from The Harold Pinter theatre’s programme of the 2024 showing of ‘Macbeth’.

Included are: Presentation on script expectations in Drama, image board for visual support, and video link of adaptation from the script itself. PDF script for students to hold.

Quotes taken from both Macbeth & Lady Macbeth in William Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’ for students to further analyse, explain WHAT is being suggested, HOW it is shown (work class/technique) and WHY this is/was relevant.

Slides covering the entirety of Act 4 as well as a breakdown of what is ‘most important’ during this act altogether.

Two lesson presentations on Act One, Scene Six of Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’, and enhanced focus on Macbeth & Lady Macbeth’s relationship and power dynamic. Also included: Focus and question stems surrounding both Macbeth & Lady Macbeth’s internal monologues and links to themes within Macbeth. This also includes document attachments with optional printouts.

This printout contains 2 pages of script from Dennis Kelly’s DNA. This allows pupils to annotate key themes, punctuation and script-tools used. This printout also prompts pupils with the task of annotating the script for their own future use. Prompting pupils to think about how they would: direct design the set design costumes use appropriate lighting sound for this scene.

This pack includes: 6 slide Power Point presentation OR 8 slide Power Point presentation to choose from. This pack includes to different Power Points based on interest in topic and abilities of the class. This allows teachers and pupils to manage exploration with multiple resources. Script extracts for practical exploration Lesson plan to accompany. This lesson is for the pupils who do not always want to perform. This lesson focuses on the themes of DNA and the skills required for a director to make a performance come to life. This exercise allows pupils to take turns to be / designate the role of the director and see the difference made in a performance. Method acting and Stanislavski are also covered in this lesson PP, as well as stage design and different stage layouts.

6 slide Power Point presentation. Script print outs for practical exploration. This lesson focuses on the skills of ‘Marking the Moment’ and ‘Cross Cutting’. These skills are to then be transfered to the performance of a scene from DNA. Pupils will be challenged on their prior-knowledge of these skills and asked how they can add to a performance. Pupils can also use examples from TV and Film for understanding. Pupils are then expected to perform a scene from DNA using these skills and a following success criteria.

Dennis Kelly’s - DNA. 3 slide Power Point Presentation 4 pages of DNA script to accompany (print out opportunity) This lesson focuses on the craft of line delivery and it’s importance on stage and to an audience. Pupils are to explore an example script and how many different ways it can be performed. Pupils are to consider how emotions can change the voice, body language, tone, pitch and pace. Pupils are then provided with script extracts from DNA to explore how this scene can change when experimenting with these different skills.

Dennis Kelly’s - DNA 7 Slide introduction Power Point presentation to DNA. This lesson explores the topics of: Gangs Bullying Links between the two Streetwear / Street art This lesson is a great intro to the themes covered in DNA. This lesson allows pupils to explore the themes with personal knowledge and relatable imagery.

6 Slide Power Point presentation. 2 page lesson plan to accompany. ‘What does it mean to ‘present a speech’?’ This lesson focuses on the skills required to brainstorm, dot point and present a speech. This lesson also tackles the obstacles of nerves, body language and eye contact. Pupils will be challenged to pick a topic of their interest and form an interesting and confident speech to share their knowledge to the class. This lesson also includes a BBC News backdrop and accompanying music for atmosphere. Lesson plan includes tasks for both lower/higher ability pupils. As well as bonus tasks if the lesson is completed earlier than expected. This lesson can be taught in 1 or 3 parts, depending on ability and interest in topic.

This pack includes: 6 slide Power Point presentation Storyboard template Script example Mini Task: Sell an ugly Christmas jumper to someone with the use of persuasive language, adjectives and tone of voice. Main Task: Write a script or design a storyboard detailing the scene of someone trying to sell either an unwanted present, jumper or cardboard box. This lesson also encourages pupils to extend their script / storyboard for performance purposes. This includes a success criteria which looks for face and body language, purposeful movement, still images, mime, etc.

This pack includes: 12 slide Power Point presentation. Newspaper article stencil for printout. Newspaper example with labels This lesson focuses on the difference in persuasive and manipulative language. Including different emotions that both techniques prompt in their target audiences to help sell their product. Main Task: Using the magazine template, create a magazine article based on a product you are trying to sell. (Success criteria encourages pupils to focus either on persuasive or manipulative language and different prompts for emotional connections to the product). Questions are also included to help pupils focus on all areas in which they will need to consider.

8 slide Power Point advertisement. Lesson Objective: To prepare and rehearse a radio advertisement. This lesson encourages pupils to create a radio advertisement for a new cereal product. Their success criteria is to focus on their tone of voice and the importance it plays in persuasion. (Pupils are encouraged to keep this advertisement as a radio broadcast as this will allow more focus on their voice work). Before sharing their work with the class, a prompt board has been provided for 20 minutes of work where pupils are encouraged to make a mind map, mini-script, editing and rehearsing and pair and share opportunities. Slides of this presentation also present a variety of techniques used in both advertising and radio advertising and a checklist of what must be included.

This pack includes: 10 slide Power Point presentation. Storyboard template printout. This lesson is designed for a Drama class but can be adapted to fit an English or Media setting. Focusing on Advertising, this lesson prompts discussion on persuasive language, music, adjectives, direct address and more. There are video links included that explore different styles of advertisement for different audience types. This prompts discussion on target audiences and how to correctly identify their themes. Task: Sir Alan Sugar has challenged you with the task of promoting one of the following products through a 30 second TV advertisement: Note-choose one product only! Pupils are supplied with 3 different products and descriptions of what they are, what they do and how they benefit the buyer. Pupils are encouraged to use the storyboard (provided as a printout link) to create an advert that would fit their target audience and result in a successful campaign to sell the product.

This Power Point presentation is easily adaptable to focus on Set Design as a whole, rather than just for organising a Pantomime. This scheme can be used for KS3 and for KS4 as a recap. This presentation consists of 29 slides. Learning Objectives: To gain some awareness of the set design process. To develop an understanding of the set designer. This lesson covers: Staging Director Scenic Designer Production Stage layouts Prompt questions on benefits / disadvantages of different stage layouts Diagrams Recap Quiz! Black Box theatre exploration Design styles (minimalistic, realistic) Scales Materials Transitions Plenary Also included is an opportunity for pupils to design their own stage design with the challenge to use as many areas covered in this scheme of work. This is also available as a printable document in the pack.

This Power Point is used for a scheme of work focusing on Pantomime. However, it can be easily changed for a focus on the rehearsal process in theatre as a whole. (Recommended for KS3 use but can be a simple recap for KS4). This 11 slide presentation focuses on how a show is created from a strict rehearsal schedule. This lesson also allows pupils to learn about the stage and the correct terms for all stage points. Included in this pack is a blank template of a stage for revision / game purposes - to correctly label each spot on a stage and the correct term. Also included is a printable version with all correct answers. This is also on the Power Point for group discussion. Learning Objectives : To understand the production rehearsal process To develop an understanding of rehearsal techniques

This Power Point presentation consists of 8 slides. Learning Objective: To explore Pantomime stock characters and successfully demonstrate them. This presentation starts with a challenge to identify images of stock characters and label their roles / names. For further challenge, pupils can list other stock characters with similar roles in different Pantomimes. Following this is a success criteria list reading for practical exploration. The practical task for this lesson is to create a short scene in groups with identifiable stock characters that have been discussed earlier in the lesson. A scenario has been included in this Power Point if prompts are needed for lower ability groups. A critic board is also included for pupils to follow, should any performances be shown at the end of this lesson. This includes sentence starters on useful and constructive feedback for peers to share. This lesson also includes a plenary for all that has been discussed / explored within the lesson.