This includes a PowerPoint that walks students through Section A of the Edexcel GCSE Drama paper. This was intended for An Inspector Calls but can be adapted if necessary. Examples are included. Also attached is a teacher made mock paper on a word document, ideal for mock exams
This includes two PowerPoints that can be used straight away when introducing and practically exploring An Inspector Calls for the Edexcel GCSE Drama.
Includes performance skills and production elements and can be added to as relevant
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
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
For the new BTEC Tech Award in Performing Arts Level 1/2
This booklet is intended for student use to record their work towards their component one coursework. Provides space for source collection, information about the three plays they study and then one in detail ready for their write up.
Can be adapted to suit your plays
For the new BTEC Tech Award in Performing Arts Level 1/2
This booklet is intended for student use to record their work towards their component two coursework. Provides space for recording rehearsal information, research and skills/targets.
Can be adapted to suit your play
This is intended as a booklet to guide students through keeping their notes for unit two of the BTEC Level 3 in Performing Arts. This covers everything they need to make notes in during their process in preparation for writing up the written part of their coursework.
Also included is a PowerPoint which includes everything students need to include in their reflective log
These two workshops are intended for Unit 2 of the BTEC Level 3 in Performing Arts but would be suitable for adapting and/or GCSE/A Level. They specifically focus on some practical exercises to explore Oh What A Lovely War (Joan Littlewood/Theatre Workshop)
A fun whistle stop tour through the history of the theatre across the globe. Colourful, interactive and encourages discussion/guesses/participation. 19 slides and can be an addition to a practical workshop
This booklet covers a wide range of performance skills and production elements with pictures, definitions, examples and descriptions of key terminology. This would also be useful for GCSE/A Level Drama courses
This PowerPoint is 44 slides long and is a series of lessons introducing some ways to go about starting to devise Drama. Ideal for key stage four BTEC or GCSE.
This is a half term’s worth of lessons on Commedia dell’Arte that is intended to work towards learning about Pantomime. Originally aimed at Year 8 but could work for any key stage three group. Can be adapted
This is a half term’s worth of lessons studying the French theatre style Grand Guignol (horror). Originally intended to work on tension and to work towards looking at a tension building play. Ideally for years 8 or 9. Can be adapted