For KS4 or 5 as an introduction

Aimed at years 8/9 and possibly 10

Aimed at upper KS3

Aimed at KS3 - skills transfer to KS4

Aimed at lower KS3, practical skills used

KS4 introduction and revision

Aimed at upper KS3

KS4 introduction and revision

Aimed at year 7 - can be used with pictures/music/props

This relationship map from Digital Theatre is a very useful and visual way to revise the relationships of those in An Inspector Calls

Aimed at lower KS3, practical skills used

This three sided brief support sheet for students sums up what you need to do for each question of the written exam for Edexcel GCSE Drama, includes key words, timings and other hints set out in a student friendly revision style

This 14 slide PowerPoint gives a little background of Oh What A Lovely War and then goes through main notes of the Blackeyed Theatre Production version of the play. Could be adapted for another play in terms of structure if desired but notes are specific to this play

This was originally intended for An Inspector Calls for Section A of the written exam for Edexcel GCSE Drama but can be adapted for other plays. Feedback grids for the long three answers (tick box style) which can be used by teachers, peers or student themselves

This is a written document (scheme of learning) which outlines an introductory set of lessons for introducing An Inspector Calls practically for Edexcel GCSE Drama

This PowerPoint is an introduction to basic drama techniques including mime, tableaux, slow motion, body props and thought tracking. It uses a Grimm’s fairy tale to support storytelling. A copy of the story is included with the PowerPoint

This PowerPoint is intended to be used alongside Trestle Theatre masks but could be adapted for any masks. It was originally aimed at Year 8 but suitable for any key stage three group. Includes archetypes, rules of using a full mask, non-verbal communication and performance challenges

This PowerPoint was originally intended for Year 8 although suitable for key stage three drama exploration of the play version of the story. Includes links to some demonstrative videos and a copy of the opening of the play for use in one of the lessons

This is a half term’s worth of lessons on an introduction to Pantomime using examples from various pantos. Originally intended for Year 8 (after they have looked at Commedia dell’arte, although not necessary) but would be suitable for key stage three

This PowerPoint is half a term’s worth of lessons on Melodrama. Originally intended for Year 7 it would be suitable for any key stage three group and adapted where necessary