This is a beautifully designed, easy to read and clear plot outline sheet that covers all the important detail on just one page. The handout gives an outline of the plot with references to which day the events take place on and where in each act and scene the actions takes place in. Ideal for students of all ages, especially students studying for their GCSE’s or equivalent qualifications. The low ability plot sheet can easily be used for young students at Key Stage 2 or 3.

A lesson on how to approach writing Section 3 of the Devised Drama Log Book for the current AQA GCSE Drama syllabus. The lesson goes through the requirements of the what the students need to write for each section and provides further explanation and interpretation by breaking it down into thoughtful statements designed to bring out focused and detailed responses to the general points given in the specification. The explanations are general and not specific to any candidates specific work. There are also worksheets to help guide the students before they are start the written work and to self or peer asses their work after it is completed. The worksheets are not designed to be writing frames and I would advise against giving them to students to use for that purpose. Any outlines, paragraph or sections headings used in these documents are taken from the specification and not additional new material.

A lesson on how to approach writing Section 1 of the Devised Drama Log Book for the current AQA GCSE Drama syllabus. The lesson goes through the requirements of the what the students need to write for each section and provides further explanation and interpretation by breaking it down into thoughtful statements designed to bring out focused and detailed responses to the general points given in the specification. The explanations are general and not specific to any candidates specific work. There are also worksheets to help guide the students before they are start the written work and to self or peer asses their work after it is completed. The worksheets are not designed to be writing frames and I would advise against giving them to students to use for that purpose. Any outlines, paragraph or sections headings used in these documents are taken from the specification and not additional new material.

100 Multiple Choice Questions focusing on theatre terminology. The questions are in random order and presented in a format similar to Section A of the AQA GCSE Drama Component 1 written exam but can be used for any level of Drama or exam board. Ideal to use as an in class test, set for homework or general revision either as one resource or broken up into a series of smaller tests / tasks over a longer period of time. The resource comes with the answers.

A lesson on how to approach writing Section w of the Devised Drama Log Book for the current AQA GCSE Drama syllabus. The lesson goes through the requirements of the what the students need to write for each section and provides further explanation and interpretation by breaking it down into thoughtful statements designed to bring out focused and detailed responses to the general points given in the specification. The explanations are general and not specific to any candidates specific work. There are also worksheets to help guide the students before they are start the written work and to self or peer asses their work after it is completed. The worksheets are not designed to be writing frames and I would advise against giving them to students to use for that purpose. Any outlines, paragraph or sections headings used in these documents are taken from the specification and not additional new material.

105 Multiple Choice Questions focusing on stage and theatre design. The questions are in random order and presented in a format similar to Section A of the AQA GCSE Drama Component 1 written exam but can be used for any level of Drama or exam board. Ideal to use as an in class test, set for homework or general revision either as one resource or broken up into a series of smaller tests / tasks over a longer period of time. The resource comes with the answers.

Three beautifully designed, easy to read and clear plot outline sheets to be used with students of all ages, especially students aged 14 to 16. Each handout has an outline of the plot with references to which day the events take place on and where in each act and scene the actions takes place in. The high achievers sheet covers 3 pages in thorough detail, the low ability sheet covers all the important detail on 1 page and the other sheet is concise but detailed and spread over 2 sheets. Ideal for students of all ages, especially students studying for their GCSE’s or equivalent qualifications. The low ability plot sheet can easily be used for young students at Key Stage 2 or 3.

With this resource you will get 5 ready to print and use mock exams for the set text of Blood Brothers, written specifically for the AQA GCSE Drama Component 1 exam. Each mock exam contains questions 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5 and each mock exam focuses on a different section of the play. Mock Exam 1 focuses on the scene when Mrs Johnstone tells Mrs Lyons that she is pregnant, starting with the line “Hello, Mrs Johnstone” to “if it’ll make you happier I’ll put them away”. This is page 8 and 9 in the suggested AQA edition of the text: Blood Brothers (Methuen Modern Classics – ISBN: 978-0413767707). Mock Exam 2 focuses on the scene when Sammy steals the bus conductors bag, starting with the line “Come on, if y’ gettin’ on” to “No mark!”. This is page 63 and 64 in the suggested AQA edition of the text: Blood Brothers (Methuen Modern Classics – ISBN: 978-0413767707). Mock Exam 3 focuses on the scene when Mrs Johnstone and Mrs Lyons swears on the bible, starting with the line “In the name of Jesus, the thing was done” to “Ah well, as long as y’ can laugh about it, eh, that’s the main things, isn’t it?”. This is page 15 and 17 in the suggested AQA edition of the text: Blood Brothers (Methuen Modern Classics – ISBN: 978-0413767707). Mock Exam 4 focuses on the scene when Mickey and Linda discuss taking antidepressants and argue about how Eddie arranged the house and job for them, starting with the line “Mickey, Mickey, come one, you’ll be late…” to “Now give them to me”. This is page 99 and 100 in the suggested AQA edition of the text: Blood Brothers (Methuen Modern Classics – ISBN: 978-0413767707). Mock Exam 5 focuses on the scene when Edward and Linda discuss how Mickey loves her but hasn’t asked her out yet, starting with the line “Well, hello, sweetie pie; looking for a good time?” to “I know you would, cos y’ soft, you are.” This is page 83 and 84 in the suggested AQA edition of the text: Blood Brothers (Methuen Modern Classics – ISBN: 978-0413767707). The extracts from the text are not included for copyright infringements purposes. However, I have it as clear as I can the extracts to which the mock exams refer to by including both page numbers of the AQA recommended edition of the play and the opening and closing lines of both the extract and the shaded area.

With this resource you will get 5 more ready to print and use mock exams for the set text of Blood Brothers, written specifically for the AQA GCSE Drama Component 1 exam. Each mock exam contains questions 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5 and each mock exam focuses on a different section of the play. Mock Exam 6 focuses on the scene when Mrs Johnstone meets Eddie, aged 7, for the first time since giving him away, starting with the line “Mickey… Mickey…” to “Beat it, go home before the bogey man gets y’.” This is page 33 and 34 in the suggested AQA edition of the text: Blood Brothers (Methuen Modern Classics – ISBN: 978-0413767707). Mock Exam 7 focuses on the scene when Linda and Edward talk as adults for the first time since Edward left for university and when Sammy convinces Mickey to take part in the robbery, starting with the line “Linda!” to “Cheer up, will y’. Its New Year.” This is page 93 and 94 in the suggested AQA edition of the text: Blood Brothers (Methuen Modern Classics – ISBN: 978-0413767707). Mock Exam 8 focuses on the scene when Edward is suspended from school and Mrs Lyons sees inside his locket, starting with the line “Suspended? Suspended!” to “It’s just a secret, everybody has secrets, don’t you have secrets?” This is page 68 and 69 in the suggested AQA edition of the text: Blood Brothers (Methuen Modern Classics – ISBN: 978-0413767707). Mock Exam 9 focuses on the the scene when Mickey asks Linda out, starting with the line “Mickey!” to “Yeh, Eddie… thanks.” This is page 86 and 87 in the suggested AQA edition of the text: Blood Brothers (Methuen Modern Classics – ISBN: 978-0413767707). Mock Exam 10 focuses on the scene when Mrs Lyons confronts Mrs Johnstone about moving to a new house, starting with the line “Hello!” to “Go!”. This is page 77 and 79 in the suggested AQA edition of the text: Blood Brothers (Methuen Modern Classics – ISBN: 978-0413767707). The extracts from the text are not included for copyright infringements purposes. However, I have it as clear as I can the extracts to which the mock exams refer to by including both page numbers of the AQA recommended edition of the play and the opening and closing lines of both the extract and the shaded area.

With this resource you will get another 5 ready to print and use mock exams for the set text of Blood Brothers, written specifically for the AQA GCSE Drama Component 1 exam. Each mock exam contains questions 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5 and each mock exam focuses on a different section of the play. Mock Exam 11 focuses on the scene when Mrs Lyons and Mr Lyons discuss moving to a new home, starting with the line “Oh Richard, Richard” to “Frightened of what, woman?” This is page 44 and 45 in the suggested AQA edition of the text: Blood Brothers (Methuen Modern Classics – ISBN: 978-0413767707). Mock Exam 12 focuses on the scene when Mickey and Edward meet for the first time, starting with the line “Here” to “Will you be my best friend?” This is page 28 and 29 in the suggested AQA edition of the text: Blood Brothers (Methuen Modern Classics – ISBN: 978-0413767707). Mock Exam 13 focuses on the scene when Mickey and Edward meet for the second time, this time aged 14, starting with the line “Hi. Gis a ciggie?” to “Come on then, before my ma sees me. She’s off her beam, my ma…”. This is page 73 and 75 in the suggested AQA edition of the text: Blood Brothers (Methuen Modern Classics – ISBN: 978-0413767707). Mock Exam 14 focuses on the scene when Mrs Lyons suggests that Mrs Johnstone gives her one of the twins she is expecting, starting with the line “Hello, Mrs J. How are you?” to “Are y’… are y’ that desperate to have a baby?” This is page 10 and 12 in the suggested AQA edition of the text: Blood Brothers (Methuen Modern Classics – ISBN: 978-0413767707). Mock Exam 15 focuses on the scene when Mrs Lyons fires Mrs Johnstone and threatens her with the superstition that if the twins should meet and be aware of each other’s existence, then they both shall immediately die, starting with the line “Mrs Johnstone. Mrs Johnstone, would you come out here for a moment, please” to “You won’t tell anyone about this, Mrs Johnstone, because if you do, you will kill them.” This is page 21 and 23 in the suggested AQA edition of the text: Blood Brothers (Methuen Modern Classics – ISBN: 978-0413767707). The extracts from the text are not included for copyright infringements purposes. However, I have it as clear as I can the extracts to which the mock exams refer to by including both page numbers of the AQA recommended edition of the play and the opening and closing lines of both the extract and the shaded area.

With this resource you will get a further 5 more ready to print and use mock exams for the set text of Blood Brothers, written specifically for the AQA GCSE Drama Component 1 exam. Each mock exam contains questions 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5 and each mock exam focuses on a different section of the play. Mock Exam 16 focuses on the scene when Mickey, aged 7, goes to see Edward in his house, starting with the line “Does Eddie live here?” to “You are my son, mine, and you won’t, you won/t ever….” This is page 35 and 37 in the suggested AQA edition of the text: Blood Brothers (Methuen Modern Classics – ISBN: 978-0413767707). Mock Exam 17 focuses on the scene when Mickey, aged 14, takes Edward back to his house to get some money for the cinema, starting with the line “Mother, Mam, look, look it’s Eddie… Eddie…” to “Go on before I throw a bucket of water over the pair of y’…” This is page 75 and 77 in the suggested AQA edition of the text: Blood Brothers (Methuen Modern Classics – ISBN: 978-0413767707). Mock Exam 18 focuses on the scene when Edward goes to see Mickey and Mrs Johnstone to tell them that he and his family is moving to a new home, starting with the line “Now listen, Eddie, I told you not to come around here again” to “I thought you didn’t like me. I thought you weren’t very nice. But I think you’re smashing”. This is page 49 and 51 in the suggested AQA edition of the text: Blood Brothers (Methuen Modern Classics – ISBN: 978-0413767707). Mock Exam 19 focuses on the scene when Edward comes home to see Mickey at Christmas from university, starting with the line “Come on, what’s wrong? It’s nearly Christmas, we were going to do everything. How’s Linda?” to “Go on… beat it before I hit y’.” This is page 91 and 93 in the suggested AQA edition of the text: Blood Brothers (Methuen Modern Classics – ISBN: 978-0413767707). Mock Exam 20 focuses on the scene when Mickey confronts Edward at the end of the play, starting with the line “And if, for once, I agree with Councillor Smith, you mustn’t hold it against me” to “I could have been… I could have been him!” This is page 104 and 106 in the suggested AQA edition of the text: Blood Brothers (Methuen Modern Classics – ISBN: 978-0413767707). The extracts from the text are not included for copyright infringements purposes. However, I have made it as clear as I can the extracts to which the mock exams refer to by including both page numbers of the AQA recommended edition of the play and the opening and closing lines of both the extract and the shaded area.

This 6 lesson scheme of work uses Drama to explore and learn about the theme of Persecution. It includes thoughtful, challenging and creative activities and stimulus, from Strange Fruit by Billie Holiday, the lynching of Rubin Stacey and Nazi Germany’s Rules for Jews. These are six lessons that don’t hold back on the potential for creating stimulating, provoking and innovative pieces of theatre. All the lessons come with a detailed lesson plan with plenty of opportunities for you to extend activities or deviate from them to explore ideas or thoughts to help your students understanding and interpretation of the stimulus. This is perfect for GCSE and A Level students to help them explore the theme of Persecution before starting their Devised Performance Projects.

With this resource you will download 259 multiple choice questions on Key Drama and Theatre related terminology, covering roles and responsibilities within the Theatre, definitions of key terminology related to performance spaces / theatres and stage directions. The questions are in random order, across three different resources and presented in a format similar to Section A of the AQA GCSE Drama Component 1 written exam but can be used for any level of Drama or exam board. Ideal to use as an in class test, set for homework or general revision and either as one resource or broken up into a series of smaller tests / tasks over a longer period of time. The resource comes with the answers.

Three lessons on how to approach writing the Devised Drama Log Book for the current AQA GCSE Drama syllabus. The lessons go through the requirements of the what the students need to write for each section and breaks it down into thoughtful statements designed to bring out focused and detailed responses to the general points given in the specification. There are also worksheets to help guide the students before they are start the written work and to self or peer asses their work after it is completed. The worksheets are not designed to be writing frames and I would advise against giving them to students to use for that purpose. Any outlines, paragraph or sections headings used in these documents are taken from the specification and not additional new material.

With this resource you will get all 20 ready to print and use mock exams for the set text of Blood Brothers, written specifically for the AQA GCSE Drama Component 1 exam. Each mock exam contains questions 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5 and each mock exam focuses on a different section of the play. The extracts from the text are not included for copyright infringements purposes. However, I have made it as clear as I can the extracts to which the mock exams refer to by including both page numbers of the AQA recommended edition of the play and the opening and closing lines of both the extract and the shaded area.