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Drama Teacher with over 10 years experience. A range of accessible and detailed resources to make Drama and Theatre teaching fun, inspiring and awesome. Any questions please ask!

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Drama Teacher with over 10 years experience. A range of accessible and detailed resources to make Drama and Theatre teaching fun, inspiring and awesome. Any questions please ask!
GCSE DNA by Dennis Kelly Design Guide Booklet - Staging/Styles/Lighting/Sound/Costume/Set/Props
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GCSE DNA by Dennis Kelly Design Guide Booklet - Staging/Styles/Lighting/Sound/Costume/Set/Props

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A note from the author: I use this booklet as a revision guidebook for my students studying DNA by Dennis Kelly, but it can also help to structure lessons. The Resource covers the following over 34 pages of theatre-specific content: A. Styles B. Staging C. Colour D. Set E. Props F. Costume G. Hair & Make Up H. Lighting FX I. Sound FX J. Special FX K. DNA: Location Design (Set, Props, Lighting & Sound Ideas) L. DNA: Character Design (Costume, Hair & Make up Ideas) M. Terminology Glossary Included: An in-depth 34 page GCSE Design Guidebook Please note: You will need a copy of ‘DNA’ by Dennis Kelly to accompany this resource. Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
Sensory Drama SEN Special School - Levels - The Quest - Teacher in Role - Wizards, Kings & Treasure
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Sensory Drama SEN Special School - Levels - The Quest - Teacher in Role - Wizards, Kings & Treasure

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A note from the author: I use this scheme of work my Drama class at a Special School and proved very popular and great for allowing the students to advance in their P levels. The students loved the characters, creativity and the sense of adventure. Will obviously need to be adapted for individual needs of the students. Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
GCSE / A LEVEL Design Booklet (Costume, Hair, Make Up, Set, Props, Lighting, Sound, Styles, Staging)
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GCSE / A LEVEL Design Booklet (Costume, Hair, Make Up, Set, Props, Lighting, Sound, Styles, Staging)

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A note from the author: I use this Theatre Design guidebook to support the Written exam in Drama & Theatre for both GCSE and A Level pupils. Overview of Guide A. Styles B. Staging C. Colour D. Set E. Props F. Costume G. Hair & Make Up H. Lighting FX I. Sound FX J. Special FX K. Terminology Glossary Included: A 24 page Theatre Design Guidebook Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
Love & Hate Devising Drama SOW Theatre Scriptwriting Creation KS3 KS4 KS5 Year 7 Year 8
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Love & Hate Devising Drama SOW Theatre Scriptwriting Creation KS3 KS4 KS5 Year 7 Year 8

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A note from the author: This is scheme of work is mainly for KS3 students, but would also suit KS4, to experiment with devising techniques, and how to craft their own drama. There is a group devising booklet that accompanies the assessment, and all students should keep a reflective journal/log of the devising process. Objective Overview of Love & Hate § Students to create a devised performance on any aspect of the theme of Love & Hate, based on the stimuli provided (themes, text, poems, pictures etc.) and explorative devising techniques. § Students to develop skills in devising, physical theatre, group work, theatre creation, theatre structure, scriptwriting, transitions and communicating meaning for an audience. § Students to gain an introductory knowledge of physical theatre techniques.
Directing SOW Drama Theatre KS3 KS4 KS5 Director
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Directing SOW Drama Theatre KS3 KS4 KS5 Director

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A note from the author: I use this scheme of work with my Year 9 classes, as not only does it offer exciting and creative opportunities, but it also allows for complex exploration how to direct. The students assessment allows them to experience both directing a piece of drama and to be directed in a piece of drama. Objective Overview of Director SOW § To explore a variety of ways to direct others, and to develop and hone the skills of a competent director. § Students should recognise the communicative powers of theatre, and ensure all work aims to evoke a response or provide a message to the intended audience. § Students to play around with script extracts, and block sections of text. § Students should collaborate effectively with other group members. Included: In-depth Scheme of Work Lesson Resources (Worksheets, Scripts, Activity Sheets, Evaluations) Assessment Instructions Please note: You may want to purchase ‘The Believers’ by Bryony Lavery, ‘Spring Awakening’ by Georg Buchner and ‘Tristan & Yseult’ by Kneehigh, or ‘Crouch, Touch, Pause, Engage’ however any extract duologues can work for the main assessment. Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
Theatre Design: Colour Meaning, Symbolism, Interpretation & Communication Themes Lesson & Resources
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Theatre Design: Colour Meaning, Symbolism, Interpretation & Communication Themes Lesson & Resources

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A note from the author: A fun lesson designed to let pupils of all ages explore the use of colour in theatre to highlight meaning/themes/character/atmosphere/mood/plot/relationships/messages. Included: Colour Lesson Plan Colour Resources Pupil Revision Sheets Please note: I always feel it is better to print this resource in Coloured Ink. I would recommend printing the colour sheets and laminating them for use for future years. Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
Production Budget Tracker Excel Spreadsheet :Dropdown Options, Formulas, never be over budget again!
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Production Budget Tracker Excel Spreadsheet :Dropdown Options, Formulas, never be over budget again!

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A note from the author: An Excel Spreadsheet to keep track of a Show Production Budget. Includes drop-down options and pre-inserted formula for ease of use. Category: Director of Drama Toolkit (also available as part of this bundle) School Production Toolkit (also available as part of this bundle) Included: Template Production Budget Tracker Please note: Purchasing this template allows you to amend and reproduce the spreadsheet in anyway that you wish. Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
Production Rehearsal Contract Template for use with Co-Curricular Shows & Productions with cast/crew
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Production Rehearsal Contract Template for use with Co-Curricular Shows & Productions with cast/crew

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A note from the author: A Useful Contract Form Template for the directors of co-curricular shows or exam texts. This useful form protects productions from unnecessary absence from cast and crew members. Category: Director of Drama Toolkit (also available as part of this bundle) School Production Toolkit (also available as part of this bundle) Included: Production Rehearsal Contract Template Please note: Purchasing this template allows you to amend and reproduce the contract in anyway that you wish. Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
Arts Award Academic Term Mapping (Bronze, Silver & Gold)
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Arts Award Academic Term Mapping (Bronze, Silver & Gold)

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A note from the author: Some of the resources from Arts Award directly are not very easy to use nor are they easy to communicate to or made accessible for young people. Therefore, I have created this adaptable resource to help you plan when you will deliver your Arts Award throughout the academic year. I have been assessing the Arts Award for over 4 years now - Bronze, Silver & Gold. Overview of Resource: In my school Year 10 take Bronze, Year 11 take SIlver and Years 12/13 take Gold. Year 10 complete Bronze in the Autumn and Spring terms, then start Silver in the Summer term and finish it in Year 11 in the Autumn and Spring terms prior to GCSE exams. Year 12/13 have a choice to complete it over three terms or over 5 terms. This mapping template is fully adaptable to your circumstances, term dates and pressures, so feel free to adapt however you see fit to! Included: Academic Year Mapping for Arts Award (Bronze, Silver & Gold) Please note: You must ensure that a member of your team is trained to assess your Arts Award candidates. Alternatively you can contact a local centre who can assess your candidates. Visit the Arts Award website for further details. Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
Bronze Arts Award Part C Unit Breakdown and Checklist (user-friendly & accessible for young people!)
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Bronze Arts Award Part C Unit Breakdown and Checklist (user-friendly & accessible for young people!)

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A note from the author: Some of the resources from Arts Award directly are not very easy to use nor are they easy to communicate to or made accessible for young people. Therefore, I crafted this handout as an extremely invaluable tool to support my Bronze Arts Award candidates in their ideas for and organisation of evidence of Part C in their portfolio. I have been assessing the Arts Award for over 10 years now - Bronze, Silver & Gold. Overview of Resource: User-friendly handout (breakdown and checklist) as a great start to stimulate ideas from candidates required to pass the Bronze Arts Award. Included: Part C Handout (breakdown and evidence checklist), Bronze Arts Award Please note: You must ensure that a member of your team is trained to assess your Arts Award candidates. Alternatively you can contact a local centre who can assess your candidates. Visit the Arts Award website for further details. Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
Bronze Arts Award Introduction Booklet for Candidates (Initial Ideas, and Skills)
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Bronze Arts Award Introduction Booklet for Candidates (Initial Ideas, and Skills)

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A note from the author: Some of the resources from Arts Award directly are not very easy to use nor are they easy to communicate to or made accessible for young people. Therefore, I crafted this handout as an extremely invaluable tool to support my Bronze Arts Award candidates in their ideas for and organisation of evidence in their portfolio. I have been assessing the Arts Award for over 4 years now - Bronze, Silver & Gold. Overview of Resource: User-friendly handout introduction booklet as a great way to start to stimulate ideas from candidates required to pass the Bronze Arts Award. Included: Introduction Booklet Handout, Bronze Arts Award Please note: You must ensure that a member of your team is trained to assess your Arts Award candidates. Alternatively you can contact a local centre who can assess your candidates. Visit the Arts Award website for further details. Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
Tutor Time Exam Revision Strategies - Presentation, Guidebook & Revision Timetable Template
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Tutor Time Exam Revision Strategies - Presentation, Guidebook & Revision Timetable Template

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A note from the author: A range of resources to help your students and tutees excel in their revision pre-exams. The Revision Guidebook gives 9 pages of tips on how to revise. The Presentation is very user-friendly for any teacher or tutor to communicate key pieces of revision strategy to pupils. The Revision Timetable template can be adapted to support pupils who struggle in creating their own templates. Categories: Pastoral Tutor Time Revision Exams and Assessment Included: Revision Timetable Template Revision Guidebook Revision Presentation Please note: Purchasing these resources allows you to amend and reproduce them in anyway that you wish. Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
Bronze Arts Award Bundle
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Bronze Arts Award Bundle

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A note from the author: Some of the resources from Arts Award directly are not very easy to use nor are they easy to communicate to or made accessible for young people. Therefore, I crafted these resources as an extremely invaluable tool to support my Bronze Arts Award candidates in their ideas for and organisation of evidence in their portfolio. I have been assessing the Arts Award for over 10 years now - Bronze, Silver & Gold. Overview of Resources: These resources will really help support your delivery of the Bronze Arts Award. Tried and tested over 5 years of delivering Bronze to young people! Included: Bronze Mapping Bronze Application Form Bronze Introduction Booklet Bronze Letter Template Bronze Unit Breakdowns & Evidence Checklist Booklets Bronze Part C Breakdown & Checklist Please note: You must ensure that a member of your team is trained to assess your Arts Award candidates. Alternatively you can contact a local centre who can assess your candidates. Visit the Arts Award website for further details. Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
School Production Risk Assessment Template -Easy to adapt Template- H&S, Safeguarding, BOH, FOH etc.
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School Production Risk Assessment Template -Easy to adapt Template- H&S, Safeguarding, BOH, FOH etc.

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A note from the author: An Risk Assessment Template to consider and adhere to all H&S requirements of a production. I Category: Director of Drama Toolkit (also available as part of this bundle) School Production Toolkit (also available as part of this bundle) Included: Production Risk Assessment Template Please note: Purchasing this template allows you to amend and reproduce the template in anyway that you wish. Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
Public Speaking & Presentation Skills Student Handbook and Tasks
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Public Speaking & Presentation Skills Student Handbook and Tasks

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A note from the author: A 50 Page Handbook on everything students need to excel in Public Speaking and Presentation Skills. Category: Public Speaking & Presentation Skills Confidence Building Vocal Skills Included: Project task Character Vocal Speech Task 50 Page Guidebook Please note: Purchasing these resources allows you to amend and reproduce them in anyway that you wish. Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
A Level Drama Options at 16 Persuading Presentation / Handout (A Level EDUQAS - but very Adaptable)
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A Level Drama Options at 16 Persuading Presentation / Handout (A Level EDUQAS - but very Adaptable)

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A note from the author: A PowerPoint that can be used to present or printed off as a handout to persuade students and parents to take Drama A Level. Overview of Resource: This is specially designed for the EQUQAS course but could be easily adapted. Included: 14 Slide Drama A Level PowerPoint Please note: One slide should be updated to include photos of previous A Level students work, which I have omitted for safeguarding reasons. Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
November 2015 Paris Terrorist Attacks Scriptwriting Resources - Different Voices Drama Theatre SOW
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November 2015 Paris Terrorist Attacks Scriptwriting Resources - Different Voices Drama Theatre SOW

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A note from the author: Included in this resources pack are images and information to aid students with scripting a piece of drama in conjunction with my Different Voices SOW. I use this SOW and these resources with my Year 9 classes, but would work equally well with KS4 and KS5 classes and high ability Year 7/8 classes. Included: Information Pack on The November 2015 Terrorist Attacks in Paris to help groups script and devise their assessment piece for Drama. Please note: This can be combined with my ‘Different Voices’ SOW and is available in a bundle. Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
Production Proposal Form Template (Theatre Shows, Musicals, Fringe, Festivals etc.)
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Production Proposal Form Template (Theatre Shows, Musicals, Fringe, Festivals etc.)

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A note from the author: A Form Template for the HOD or Director of Drama/Expressive Arts to use with any directors of co-curricular shows or exam texts. This useful form safeguards the department against any issues relating to negative feedback from audience or staff relating to the content of shows selected for performance of pupils of any age. Category: Director of Drama Toolkit (also available as part of this bundle) School Production Toolkit (also available as part of this bundle) Included: Production Proposal Form 2019/20 Please note: Purchasing this template allows you to amend and reproduce the form in anyway that you wish. Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!
Head of House Resources School Assembly Noticeboard Sigil Creation
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Head of House Resources School Assembly Noticeboard Sigil Creation

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A note from the author: Included here are a selection of resources for being a Head of House. These are mainly social interaction activities, notice board images (relating to my house - the colour purple, the house sigil of a unicorn and named after a famous writer), and ideas for house activities. Included are 31 resources, from power points delivered in house assemblies, ideas for house activities (pictionary, quizzes go down well). Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!