Fun and interactive Drama teaching resources for KS1-5 pupils, which are all tried-and-tested in both private and state sector schools. Over 23 years experience in the UK and internationally as an Educator, Actor, Writer and Director. Please get in touch for more details: phil.brooks@hotmail.co.uk
Fun and interactive Drama teaching resources for KS1-5 pupils, which are all tried-and-tested in both private and state sector schools. Over 23 years experience in the UK and internationally as an Educator, Actor, Writer and Director. Please get in touch for more details: phil.brooks@hotmail.co.uk
Are you teaching KS2 pupils in PSHE or Drama and thinking of clever and different ways of encouraging them to make healthy food choices?
Here are a selection of short monologues that look to motivate and stimulate children, giving them opportunities to both learn about the benefits of certain food types and perform in class (and beyond!).
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Are you looking for an effective and efficient way of assessing your Drama classes both formatively and summatively?
Check out this selection of 8 rubrics which have been a real life-saver when grading the participation and performances of my pupils. Feel to edit and adapt to make this resource work for you.
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This fun 6-week Drama scheme of work includes the following:
Scheme of work
Assessment criteria
Powerpoint presentations
Cover lesson activities
Feel free to adapt and edit this tried-and-tested devising scheme, depending on how the ideas of your pupils develop. This is the nature of ‘Mantle of the Expert’ as they explore and create their own imaginary world and scenarios.
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This 2-page script explores the events of D Day through the eyes of a young child and grandparent (feel free to change character gender as it suits):
Boy
Grandpa
Narrator
3 Soldiers
Are you looking for ideas in preparation for your school’s next Christmas performance??
This short and funny 5-page 8-character script was originally written as an end of term staff performance and received rave reviews! However it could easily be performed by a group of younger performers as part of a festive showcase.
Enjoy!
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Looking for some fun Greek character monologues??
Check out this selection of eight short monologues that explore the following mythological characters:
Zeus
Achilles
Theseus
Perseus
Aphrodite
Hermes
Persephone
King Midas
Are you looking for a presentation that highlights the context of AN INSPECTOR CALLS, which allows your pupils to appreciate the influences that helped to mould the writing of JB Priestley?
This presentation provides you with a framework for your introduction of this renowned text and offers opportunities for pupils to produce research of their own.
Do you know your Taylor Swift lyrics from your William Shakespeare prose?
Here’s the ultimate challenge in this 15 Question Quiz!
I have created this for my upcoming Shakespeare Week as part of a House competition. Feel free to adapt it and use in whatever way you feel is best for you - could also be a perfect activity for your English and/or Drama lessons.
Looking for some fun and festive CHRISTMAS monologues??
Check out this selection of six short monologues that explore the following characters:
Santa
Rudolph
Snowman
Christmas Present
Elf
Christmas Tree
Looking for some fun Super Hero and Villain monologues??
Check out this selection of eight short monologues that explore the following super characters:
Electric Dynamo
Aqua Explorer
Leaf Guardian
Cosmic Dreamer
Doctor Slimegloom
Lady Frostbite
Shadow Scamp
Pollutant Menace
‘Blodin the Beast stalks the land, breathing fire and razing villages to ruins. Who or what can end this tyranny?’
This tried-and-tested 5-week Drama resource pack is designed to explore the children’s story BLODIN THE BEAST and is ideal for Year 5-7 pupils. Fantastic results and lots of fun, guaranteed!
Scheme of work
Unit Overview
Level Descriptors
Activity resources
Are you looking to create a clear, concise and effective assessment criteria for your KS3 Drama curriculum? If so, this resource pack will provide you with the perfect framework you need to offer structure and direction for both you and your pupils.
Included in this resource pack is the following:
Assessment framework for Years 7-9 (adaptable, depending on which year groups you teach and when pupils start Drama).
Drama workbooks for Years -9. Differentiated for specific year groups and editable, depending on year groups you teach and exam boards you work with (specific to Year 9 in preparation for GCSE).
The assessment framework can also be used as a target-setting tool, where pupils termly or half-termly use their workbooks to review their progress and to offer another level of inter-activity, they can use a passport-sized photo to move around the framework display board (preferably on show in each classroom) as and when they achieve each set target.
For more information and/or guidance, feel free to contact me on phil.brooks@hotmail.co.uk
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Looking for some fun and spooky HALLOWEEN monologues??
Check out this selection of eight short monologues that explore the following haunting characters:
Witch
Black Cat
Pumpkin
Mummy
Count Dracula
Werewolf
Ghost
Zombie
Are you teaching pupils in PSHE or Drama and thinking of clever and different ways of encouraging them to make healthy food choices?
Here are a selection of short monologues and a script about the Food Dudes and Junk Punks, that looks to motivate and stimulate children, giving them opportunities to both learn about the benefits of certain food types and perform in class (and beyond!).
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Are you looking to create a clear, concise and effective assessment criteria for your KS2 Drama curriculum? If so, this resource pack will provide you with the perfect framework you need to offer structure and direction for both you and your pupils.
Included in this resource pack is the following:
Assessment framework for Years 3-6 (adaptable, depending on which year groups you teach and when pupils start Drama).
Drama workbooks for Years 5 and 6. Differentiated for specific year groups and editable, depending on the year groups you teach.
The assessment framework can also be used as a target-setting tool, where pupils termly or half-termly use their workbooks to review their progress and to offer another level of inter-activity, they can use a passport-sized photo to move around the framework display board (preferably on show in each classroom) as and when they achieve each set target.
For more information and/or guidance, feel free to contact me on phil.brooks@hotmail.co.uk
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Are you looking for guidance and examples that will work as an effective prompt for your pupils to succeed in their Cambridge Drama written exam?
Component 1 – Written examination
Written paper, 2 hours 30 minutes, 80 marks
This written examination has three sections. Candidates are advised to divide their time equally between each section.
A selection of short scripts for Junior School pupils, exploring a wide variety of themes, including:
Healthy Eating
Super Heroes
Spies and Detectives
Animal Food Chain
Looking to refresh your Drama curriculum this year?
Great value - check out this collection of 10 free or cheap resources (KS2-5) for only £3!!
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This Greek Myth pack provides you with 4 short 2-page scripts, ideally for children aged 10-14 years old.
Perseus and Medusa
Theseus and the Minotaur
Daedalus and Icarus
The Labours of Hercules
Review - serwah3 said: I purchased the Red Riding Hood panto script and used it as a scripted performance with my year 10s. Everyone loved it. Well written, funny and clever. 100% recommend!
Are you looking for an end of term performance which your pupils and teachers will love?!
This short 6-page / 9 character script was originally written as a staff pantomime production, however it could easily be performed by a group of young actors as part of a presentation evening and/or Drama Club.
Lots of fun for actors and audience is guaranteed - enjoy! :)
Character List
Narrator
Mrs Hood
Wolf
Red Riding Hood
Woodcutter
Robin Hood
Witch
Grandma Hood
Goldilocks