This booklet was created as a revision pack for the new written exam for Pearson Edexcel GCSE Drama, KS4. Section A concentrates on ‘DNA by Dennis Kelly’. This 20 page booklet covers sections A & B with sample exam questions and uses the new 2020 exam suggested timings. Enjoy!

This scheme of work and 6 lesson plans are designed to introduce students to the different performance devices and explorative strategies, that can be used in performing and analysing a piece of text. In this set of lessons students will be looking at a scene that is cut up into lines, they need to reorder the lines of the scene. Analyse how the lines of a scene intentionally progress to build tension. They then use specific moments in the text creatively to form dramatic tension. They will then go on to decide which role they will take, discuss their text to establish character relationships and decide where and when the scene takes place. They will then rehearse their scene for assessment. For this scheme you can use any scene from any play. Enjoy! Lesson Objectives & Activities: Lesson 1: Reorder the lines of a scene. Analyse how the lines of a scene intentionally progress to build tension. Activities - Warm-up Listening, question and answer. Reorder scenes to make a narrative. Decision making. Use specific moments in the text creatively to form dramatic tension. Lesson 2: Decide which role they will take. Discuss their text to establish character relationships. Decide where and when the scene takes place. Discuss brecht vs naturalism Activities - Warm-up Listening, question and answer. Discussion & Decision making. Establish relationships, geography and chronology of the scene. Listening / practical. Lesson 3: To Construct their scene. Manipulate their scene. Rehearse their scene. Activities - Warm-up Listening and Question and Answer. Discussion, Q&A, Discussion of what props / set they may need. Practical rehearsal. Lesson 4: Rehearse their scene Perform to peers. Activities - Warm-up Performance of scenes to peers. Peer evaluation. Lesson 5: To rehearse their devised scene for assessment. Activities - Rehearsal of scenes. Peer evaluation. Lesson 6: To Perform their devised scene for assessment Activities - Performance of scenes to peers. Peer evaluation Teacher assessment. Decision making. Use specific moments in the text creatively to form dramatic tension.

This scheme of work and 6 lesson plans explores the genre of Melodrama, starting with the silent movie. By the end of the topic, students have performed a scene in 3’s in the style of melodrama, concentrating on physical elements and vocalisation. The scheme encourages students to explore Physical comedy, Stock characters, Tableau and Narration, whilst concentrating on creating and presenting a character, as well as exploring the use of script, scenario and contextual information. Each lesson in this 6-lesson plan also includes a full break down of practical exercises and activities as well as 2 scripts and links to online video resources, to aid students learning. Enjoy!

This resource introduces students of the ‘Brechtian’ technique and also includes exercises. Brecht’s plays had a strong political social function in seeking to promote a Marxists analysis of society. His purpose was not simply to show the world as it was but to change it into a better world for workers and other oppressed groups. Early in his career he wrote a series of plays called Lehrstucke or ‘learning plays’. The Lehrstucke offered very clear and unambiguous lessons to the audience and are an example of didactic theatre. The social function of didactic theatre is clearly educational, often political, rather than for amusement or entertainment.

This scheme of work and 6 lesson plans are designed to expand on students knowledge of Physical Theatre. The scheme encourages students to explore the use of physicality and physical theatre, combining it with music to add emotion to the action, with new explorative physical activities. Included are also are suggestions for music tracks to use alongside the physical activities. Each lesson in this 6 lesson plan also includes a full break down of practical exercises and activities, to aid students learning. Enjoy!

This resource can be used as an introduction to Stanislavski and includes exercises that can be used in class. Stanislavski believed that the reproduction of life on stage is, for actors, both a challenge and a responsibility toward the people who come to see it. Simplicity and scenic truth became important principles, and the Stanislavski system emerged as a vigorous weapon against overacting, clichés, and mannerisms. With the System’s terminology – super-objective, logic of actions, given circumstances, communion, subtext, images, tempo-rhythm, and so on – a common language has been created.

This scheme of work and 6 lesson plans are designed to introduce students to the world of Soap Opera. The scheme encourages students to explore their imagination, concentrate on creating and presenting a character and setting a scene, as well as exploring techniques such as: Cliffhanger and using emotive acting. Each lesson in this 6 lesson plan also includes a full break down of practical exercises and activities and links to video, to aid students learning. Enjoy!

This online full unit of work created for online, blended or classroom based learning includes a 45 page / 6 lesson PowerPoint, which introduces and develops students to: Tableau Character Social context Setting Time period Proxemics Research Thought track Stanza Neglect Background Poem Writing In-role Hot-seating Conscience Alley Monologue Key skills This includes all resources that teachers can use with the students work to build up a picture of progress and tracking in Year 9 KS3 or could be used as an introduction to devising in KS4 Year 10/11 for the new recommendations.

This online full unit of work created for online or classroom based learning includes a 41 page / 6 lesson PowerPoint, which introduces students to: Soap Opera Character Voice Movement Facial expression Narrative Cliff-hanger Open ended narrative Emotion Location Relationships Issues Scenes Episodes This includes all resources, worksheets and video links that teachers can use with the students work to build up a picture of progress and tracking whilst adapting to these difficult times, suggested for Year 7 KS3.

This online full unit of work created for online or classroom based learning includes a 37 page / 6 lesson PowerPoint, which introduces students to: Different forms of theatre staging Stage directions & positioning Breaking the fourth wall Monologue A short script Basic stage lighting Colour design & representation Assessment task This includes all resources, script and video links that teachers can use with the students work to build up a picture of progress and tracking whilst adapting to these difficult times, suggested for Year 7 KS3.

This online full unit of work created for online, classroom or blended learning includes a 52 page / 6 lesson PowerPoint, which introduces and develops students to: Greek theatre Chorus Unison Movement Gestures Facial expression Communication Voice Choral Speech Oedipus the King Oedipus and the Sphinx Persephone Using the story of Nochara Endless Night for assessment This includes all resources including scripts and video that teachers can use with the students work to build up a picture of progress and tracking in Year 9 KS3 or could be used as an introduction to style and genre in KS4 Year 10/11 for the new recommendations.

This online full unit of work created for online or classroom based learning includes a 41 page / 6 lesson PowerPoint, which introduces and develops students to: Characteristics Witch Wizard Pitch Voice Movement Facial Expression Posture Accent Soundscape Macbeth The three witches / weird sisters Script Spell Lighting Set This includes all resources that teachers can use with the students work to build up a picture of progress and tracking in Year 8 KS3 either as a classroom based, blended or virtual learning.

This online full unit of work created for online or classroom based learning includes a 32 page / 6 lesson PowerPoint, which introduces and develops students to: Character Traits Mythical characters Stereotypical characters Monologue / short story Tableau / Still image Thought track Using stimuli Storyboard Writing a duologue Flashback Interview Role Play Costume This includes all resources that teachers can use with the students work to build up a picture of progress and tracking in Year 8 KS3 either as a classroom based, blended or virtual learning.

This online full unit of work created for online or classroom based learning includes a 48 page / 6 lesson PowerPoint, which introduces and develops students to: Performing a character Developing a character Given Circumstances Emotional Journey Units of action Performing a monologue Writing a monologue Role on the wall Evaluating performance This includes all resources that teachers can use with the students work to build up a picture of progress and tracking in Year 9 KS3 or could be used as an introduction to devising in KS4 Year 10/11 for the new recommendations.

The aim of this scheme of work is to introduce students to the devising process through practical exercise, research and log book entry, using Commedia Dell’Arte and Pantomime as a stimulus. This could be used in Year 9 to get a ‘taste’ of devising a full length piece at KS3 ready for GCSE KS4 or could be used as a practise or assessed devised component in Year 10 or 11. This is especially helpful for weaker students who need a firmer underpinning in devising or would benefit from a more structured approach. Included in this comprehensive scheme of work are: Full scheme of work / overview week by week Log book for students, which includes key vocabulary and even tips for analyse and evaluate live theatre. Full set of lesson plans, starting lesson by lesson, then week by week as students devise / rehearse. Powerpoint presentations on both Commedia Dell’Atre and Pantomime with links to video clips. In the first instance students look at ‘Alota Chocolata’ from 10 GCSE Plays However any Commedia / Melodrama script could be used. If you enjoy my resources I’d be grateful for any feedback or reviews. Happy Drama!

This scheme of work and 6 lesson plans are designed to be used with ‘Forty short plays: Plays and sketches for the classroom which can be bought online but can be used with any set of short scripts, for example there are many free scripts available online also. The scheme encourages students to build upon their knowledge of creating a character by now thinking about using stage directions and taking own the perspective of the director. Included are also a sheet which highlights the role of the director and stage directions, as well as suggested scripts to use. Each lesson in this 6 lesson plan also includes a full break down of practical exercises and activities, to aid their students learning. Enjoy!

This scheme of work and 6 lesson plans are designed to be used with ‘The Demon Headmaster’, playscript which can be purchased online. The scheme encourages students to build upon their knowledge of creating a character in more depth as well as look at ‘off text’ improvisation and what it can add to a drama piece. Each lesson in this 6 lesson plan also includes a full break down of practical exercises and activities as well as a PowerPoint, to aid students learning. Enjoy!