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
Looking to refresh your Drama planning for this academic year and beyond?
Starting up a new Drama curriculum from scratch?
Teaching Drama for the first time and need help??
If so, check out this varied selection of KS2, 3, 4 & 5 resources. These 15 tried-and-tested schemes that are ideal for Year 3 to Year 13 classes, exploring a wide range of topics and themes.
This extensive bundle includes…
Schemes of work
Lesson powerpoints
Unit overviews
Assessment criteria
Schedule plans
Assessment trackers
Assignment briefs
Assessment rubrics
Evaluation forms
Scripts
Looking to refresh your curriculum for this academic year and beyond?
Setting up a department from scratch?
Teaching Drama for the first time and looking for help??
If the answer is YES to any of the above, check out this fantastic selection of 12 fun tried-and-tested KS2 and 3 Drama schemes of work.
Schemes of work
Powerpoints
Assessment descriptors
Unit overviews
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 inspiration in preparation for celebrating Roald Dahl’s birthday - 13th September??
If so, this fun bundle will help you explore the classic stories of MATILDA and GEORGE’S MARVELLOUS MEDICINE by Roald Dahl, using these extensive Drama resource packs, which investigate the key characters and plot sequences.
All schemes come complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go!
This tried-and-tested bundle includes…
MATILDA
Lesson 1:- The Wormwoods
Lesson 2:- Miss Trunchbull
Lesson 3:- Mr Wormwood
Lesson 4:- Tricks
Lesson 5:- The Third Miracle
Lesson 6:- Evaluation
GEORGE’S MARVELLOUS MEDICINE
Lesson 1:- George & Grandma
Lesson 2:- Soundscapes and Asides
Lesson 3:- Emotions
Lesson 4:- Naughty Grandma
Lesson 5:- Making the Medicine
Lesson 6:- Taking the Medicine
A bonus extra is a 20 question Roald Dahl Quiz to entertain your tutor group, class, colleagues…
Are you looking for inspiration in preparation for celebrating Roald Dahl’s birthday - 13th September??
Check out this fun 20-question Quiz to entertain your tutor group, class, colleagues…
Are you looking for examples of how to explore Michael Morpurgo’s stories in a fun and interactive way?
An ideal resource for both Drama and English lessons.
This fun and extensive resource pack includes Kensuke’s Kingdom and Blodin the Beast schemes, exploring a variety of skills and techniques to help pupils develop their understanding and appreciation for Morpurgo’s writing
Powerpoints
Scheme of work
Unit Evaluation
Unit Overview
Level Descriptors
Welcome to a Drama bundle that is loaded with my Top 10 current Best Sellers!
All 10 schemes come with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources - they are ready to go, with no planning needed
Silent Movies
Darkwood Manor
Characterisation and Improvisation
Matilda
Commedia D’el Arte
“Let Him Have It!”: The Case of Craig and Bentley
Greek Theatre
Blood Brothers
Pantomime
Ernie’s Incredible Illucinations
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
This one hour adapted script of William Shakespeare’s classic ‘Twelfth Night’ provides you with a reduced interpretation (approximately an hour performance time) that is ideal for actors aged 10 and above.
“If music be the food of love, play on!”
Explore the true story of Christopher Craig and Derek Bentley, using this extensive Drama resource pack which investigates in detail all the key characters, scenarios and themes.
All lessons come complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go!
This tried-and-tested scheme of work includes…
Lesson 1: Death Penalty: Defend It, Mend It or End It?
Lesson 2: Craig & Bentley – The first meeting
Lesson 3: Colombian Hypnosis – On the roof
Lesson 4: Police interview
Lesson 5: Flashback – Court room
Lesson 6: Movement sequence
Lesson 7: Monologues
Lessons 8-10: Final performance planning, rehearsing and performing
Explore the story of Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare. “If music be the food of love, play on!”
This resource pack includes…
Adapted 1 hour Twelfth Night script (30 characters)
4 lesson unit with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources
This SUPER Super Hero and Villain bundle provides a selection of activities:
6 lesson drama scheme with detailed powerpoints
Super Hero and Villain monologues (8 in total)
Short Drama script
Looking for Shakespeare-themed trivia opportunities?
These 2 Quizzes were created as part of my Shakespeare Week activities:
Swift or Shakespeare Quiz
Shakespeare Quiz and Facts
Explore the theme of SUPER HEROES and VILLAINS, using this 6-week Drama powerpoint resource pack, which includes activities and assessment opportunities:
All lessons come complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go!
Lesson 1:- What is a Super Hero?
Lesson 2:- Super Hero Steve poem
Lesson 3:- Super origins
Lesson 4:- Hero and Villain showdown
Lesson 5:- Super Villain monologue - developing/rehearsing
Lesson 6:- Super Villain monologue - rehearsing/performing
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.
Are you looking to create a clear, concise and effective assessment criteria for your Drama curriculum? If so, this resource pack will provide you with the perfect framework needed to offer structure and direction for both you and your pupils.
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 also use a passport-sized photo to move around the framework display board (preferably on show in each classroom) as and when they achieve their set target.
Included in this resource pack is the following:
Assessment framework for Years 3-9 (adaptable, depending on which year groups you teach and when pupils start Drama).
Drama workbooks for Years 5-9. 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).
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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Are you planning to deliver a Theatre in Education unit this year? If so, this extensive resource is perfect for you!
The tried-and-tested T.I.E. pack includes:
Schemes of work
Assignment briefs
Evidence tables
Feeder school letter template
Helpsheet
Quiz
Schedule template
Self Assessment
The end result could involve performances to younger pupils within your own school. Or if you fancy using this as a more wide-reaching opportunity, it has been very successful as an outreach project, with presentations being taken to local feeder schools. Management will love it and some of your pupils might even get the chance to visit and perform at their old Infants or Junior Schools!
Popular themes to explore have been…
Healthy eating
Personal hygiene
Road Safety
Bullying
Independence
Enjoy!
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Check out this fantastic selection of 9 fun tried-and-tested KS3 Drama schemes of work. They are all ideal for Year 7 & 8 classes, however if you are lucky enough to teach in a school that offers Drama in KS2, these resources are easily adaptable for a younger age group.
This sale bundle is great value and provides you with:
Schemes of work
Powerpoints
Level descriptors
Unit overviews
Scripts
Are you looking for curriculum inspiration when teaching GCSE Drama (maybe for the first time)?
Are you setting up a new department from scratch??
If so, check out these 4 tried-and-tested extensive SOWs and resources.
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