Offering a wide range of 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
Offering a wide range of 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
Lucky enough to have time in your KS2 curriculum to deliver Drama?
Looking to refresh your KS2 Drama curriculum?
Teaching KS2 Drama for the first time and searching for some much-needed inspiration??
If the answer is YES to any of the above, check out these 20 tried-and-tested schemes of work and supporting resources.
All schemes come complete with detailed powerpoints, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go!
Schemes of work
Lesson powerpoints
Unit overviews
Assessment criteria
Assessment rubrics
Evaluation forms
Scripts
Quiz
Explore the characters and experiences on Ernest Shackleton’s expedition to Antarctica. Centered around ‘The Ice Trap’ book, this extensive 6-lesson Drama resource pack provides you with a variety of activities, designed to develop pupils understanding, knowledge and empathy with regards to the experiences of Shackleton and his crew on their ship, The Endeavour.
All lessons come complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go!
Lesson 1:- The Ice Trap introduction
Lesson 2:- Persuasion
Lesson 3:- Movement - Pack Ice
Lesson 4:- Freeze Frames & Thought Tracking
Lesson 5:- Cross-Cutting
Lesson 6:- Final reflection
Welcome to a Drama bundle that is loaded with my current Top 10 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’ell Arte
“Let Him Have It!”: The Case of Craig and Bentley
Greek Theatre
Blood Brothers
Pantomime
Ernie’s Incredible Illucinations
Looking to refresh your Year 9 planning for this academic year and beyond?
Setting up your own department curriculum from scratch?
Teaching Year 9 Drama for the first time and looking for some help??
If so, check out these 3 term-long complete tried-and-tested schemes and supporting resources which will provide you with excellent material for the whole academic year prior to pupils starting their GCSE’s.
All schemes come complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go!
Blood Brothers
Romeo & Juliet
Let Him Have It: The Case of Craig and Bentley
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.
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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Looking to refresh your Key Stage 2 Drama curriculum planning for this academic year and beyond?
Setting up your own Drama department from scratch?
Teaching Drama for the first time and looking for some much-needed inspiration??
If the answer is YES to any of the above, check out this extensive tried-and-tested scheme resource bundle which will provide you with excellent material for the full academic year across the whole of Key Stage 2. The extra bonus is an effective assessment criteria, which offers a clear and consistent structure to support all schemes.
All schemes come complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go!
Matilda
Darkwood Manor
Rainforests
The Iron Man
Kensuke’s Kingdom
Ancient Egyptians
Ancient Romans
KS2 Drama Assessment Criteria and Target-Setting pack
Looking to refresh your Key Stage 2 Drama curriculum planning for this academic year and beyond?
Teaching Drama with Year 5 and/or 6 for the first time and looking for some much-needed inspiration??
If so, check out this bundle of extensive tried-and-tested schemes and supporting resources, which will provide you with excellent material for the full academic year. The extra bonus is an effective assessment criteria, which offers a clear and consistent structure for all schemes.
Matilda
Darkwood Manor
Ernie’s Incredible Illucinations
Pantomime
Kensuke’s Kingdom
Super Heroes and Villains
Having Fun With Masks
Explore the classic story of MATILDA by Roald Dahl, 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 pack includes powerpoints, digital task activities and topic evaluation:
Lesson 1:- The Wormwoods (Role on the Wall and Hot Seating)
Lesson 2:- Miss Trunchbull (Vocal Skills and Body Language)
Lesson 3:- Mr Wormwood (Role Play and Monologue)
Lesson 4:- Practical Jokes (Teacher in Role and Tension)
Lesson 5:- The Third Miracle (Status and News genre)
Lesson 6:- Evaluation (Strengths and Areas for Improvement)
Looking to refresh your Key Stage 2 Drama curriculum planning for the upcoming academic year and beyond?
Teaching Drama with Year 3 and/or 4 for the first time and looking for some much-needed inspiration??
If so, check out this bundle of 8 extensive tried-and-tested schemes and supporting resources, which will provide you with excellent material for the full academic year - no planning needed!
Shackleton’s Antarctic Expedition
Rainforests
George’s Marvellous Medicine
Around the World
Ancient Egyptians
Ancient Romans
Ancient Greeks
Drama Club scripts
This resource pack offers you a scheme of work and assignment briefs for the delivery of RADIO ACTING for BTEC Drama or Theatre Studies.
Enjoy!
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REMEMBRANCE DAY 2024
Are you looking for an assembly resource for your Remembrance Day commemoration this year?
If so, here’s my 10-slide assembly presentation (complete with a poem and prayer) and short drama script.
1: Title
2: What is Remembrance Day?
3: The Poppy; A symbol of Remembrance
4: Remembrance (To)Day
5: Two Minute Silence introduction
6: Two Minute Silence - What could you think about?
7: Prayer
8: What role did children have to play?
9: Poem; The Soldier by Rupert Brooke
10: Title
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).
Explore RAINFORESTS using this extensive 8-lesson Drama resource pack which investigates a variety of ideas, designed to develop pupils understanding, knowledge and empathy with regards to rainforests around the world and the people who live in them.
All lessons come complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go!
Lesson 1:- Who lives in the Rainforest?
Lesson 2:- Rainforest Layers
Lesson 3:- A Day in the Life
Lesson 4:- Rainforest tribes
Lesson 5:- Tribe meeting
Lesson 6:- Consequences of Choices
Lesson 7:- Defending the Rainforest
Lesson 8:- Save the Rainforest advert
A fun and extensive 4-week TWELFTH NIGHT scheme which explores a variety of skills and techniques to help pupils develop their understanding and appreciation for Shakespeare’s classic play.
This tried-and-tested pack includes…
Powerpoints
Unit Overview
Level Descriptors
Script extracts
The Storm
Twins
Sir Toby and Sir Andrew
Malvolio’s Dream
An ideal resource for both Drama and English lessons.
For more historical theatre, check out THE DRAMATIC TIME MACHINE: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12675215
Enjoy!
Are you looking for an end of term performance which your pupils and teachers will love?!
These 3 short 6-page scripts were originally written as staff pantomime productions, however they could easily be performed by a group of young actors as part of a presentation evening and/or Drama Club.
Jack and the Beanstalk
Cinderella
Little Red Riding Hood
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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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
“Double, double, toil and trouble!”
A 4-lesson William Shakespeare’s Macbeth scheme of work which explores the plot, characters and themes of Shakespeare’s classic (and brutal!) tale.
This pack includes:
Scheme of work
Powerpoints
Lesson plans
Unit overview
Assessment criteria levels
Activity sheets
Script extracts
Are you looking for fun Halloween Drama resources??
If so, this bundle will help you with your spooky lesson planning:
Darkwood Manor - powerpoints and videos (the story of a haunted house with a twist!)
Macbeth - Shakespeare’s classic tale SOW, focusing on the 3 witches
Halloween Monologues - a variety of 6 short halloween character scripts
Ghost Stories - 12 short tales ideal for KS2