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Component 2 Devising GCSE Drama
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Component 2 Devising GCSE Drama

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This resource includes a ready to use PowerPoint that would be useful for Component 2, AQA GCSE Drama The resource explores how 2020 could be used as a stimlus for performances It includes videos, newspaper articles and personal experiences Along with suggestions for performance styles, key skills to include and the exam criteria *I do not own any of the media or videos used in this PowerPoint
Let The Right One In GCSE AQA Drama SOW
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Let The Right One In GCSE AQA Drama SOW

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This SOW includes two packs - one practical exploration of Jack Thorne’s adaptation of Let the Right One In based on the novel by John Ajvide Lindqvist. The SOW is aimed towards AQA GCSE Drama Component 3 scripted performance. Let The Right One In is a recommened text by AQA. This bundle is ready to teach and includes both practical and theory to best prepare students for the exam. Let the Right One In follows the story of a teenage boy named Oskar, and a 200 year old vampire named Eli, who is stuck in the body of a teenager. Set in 1980’s Sweden, the story surrounds the love story between the two. Oskar lives with his mother in their flat in Blackeberg. He is bullied horribly by Jonny and Micke, two boys in his class. *I do not own any media, script or text used in the powerpoint
Romeo and Juliet Drama SOW
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Romeo and Juliet Drama SOW

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This SOW looks at Romeo and Juliet scene by scene and include over 100 slides. Each scene is analysed and explained. The SOW allows the play to be explored through both practical and written activities. The powerpoint is ready to be used in lessons and can be easily adapted to be whole term of years worth of lessons. The activities are drawn from different sources inlcude Cambridge School Shakespeare - Romeo and Juliet, No Fear Shakespeare and the RSC. *I do not own any of the text, media, images or music used in this Powerpoint
Pantomime SOW
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Pantomime SOW

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This SOW includes a Powerpoint with eight lessons (could easily be extended) suitable for KS3 or KS4 students. The SOW includes the sources used to create the PowerPoint and suitable scripts for the assessed performance. I do not own any of the media, text, script used
Responding to a Stimulus bundle
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Responding to a Stimulus bundle

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Part 1 : The overall aims of this scheme of work is to encourage students to be more creative in their devised performances. This SOW is aimed at KS3 and would be perfect for a Year 8 or Year 9 class. It could also be adapted for a younger class or GCSE. The aims of the SOW include: learn what a stimulus is explore a range of auditory stimuli respond to a range of auditory stimuli devise performances to music work with a section of script complete a practical assessment complete a written assessment The PowerPoint is ready to be used in lessons and all resources are included in the slides. It includes 7 lessons. *I do not own any of the media, images, script or music used in unit of work Part 2: The overall aims of this scheme of work is to encourage students to be more creative in their devised performances. This unit work is a continuation of my first resource and builds on prior knowledge. It is aimed at KS3 and would be perfect for a Year 8 or Year 9 class. It could also be adapted for a younger class or GCSE. The aims of the SOW include: learn what a stimulus is: You will recap what a stimulus is You will explore and respond to a range of stimuli You will use your own stimuli to devise original performances You will link dance and drama together in response to a stimulus You will complete a practical assessment You will complete a written assessment The PowerPoint is ready to be used in lessons and all resources are included in the slides. It includes 6 lessons. *I do not own any of the media, images, script or music used in unit of work Or you can buy the two SOW separately in my shop.
AQA GCSE Component 1 revision booklet
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AQA GCSE Component 1 revision booklet

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This booklet contains lots of activities to help students with component 1 of GCSE AQA Drama. This booklet is particularly helpful if the set text they are studying is A Midsummer Nights Dream. The booklet contains over 20 different revision activities including practice exam questions.
Stimuli for Drama Devised Performances
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Stimuli for Drama Devised Performances

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This PowerPoint contains a number of resources that are appropriate for use for component 2 of the AQA Drama GCSE. Each PowerPoint contains a range of stimuli and key information about the practical aspect of the exam. The resources are ready to use in lessons and easy to follow/ adapt, although you may need to source some of the information for certain lessons. Topics are surronding the idea of being ‘Lost or Missing’ I also sell another bundle of stimuli in my shop. I do not own any of the text, images, videos, music used in any of the Powerpoints
Drama Stimuli for performances
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Drama Stimuli for performances

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The bundle contains a number of resources that are appropriate for use for component 2 of the AQA Drama GCSE. Each PowerPoint contains a range of stimuli and key information about the practical aspect of the exam. The resources are ready to use in lessons and easy to follow/ adapt, although you may need to source some of the information for certain lessons. Topics include: 9/11 Hillsborough Disaster Heroes Stereotypes Diversity I do not own any of the text, images, videos, music used in any of the Powerpoints
Egypt (KS3 Drama SOW)
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Egypt (KS3 Drama SOW)

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A SOW that includes eight lessons looking at aspects of Egypt. The unit of work then focuses of Shakepeare’s Antony and Cleopatra and includes two practical assessments. The SOW is ready to be used in lessons and is easy to follow. *I do not own any of the text, pictures or media used in this PowerPoint.
Verbatim theatre /Taking Care of Baby by Dennis Kelly
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Verbatim theatre /Taking Care of Baby by Dennis Kelly

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This SOW explores verbatim theatre and is based on a resource created by 20Stories High, Tales from the MP3. Students are introduced to recorded delivery and then explore this technique creating their own performance using this method. Students explore other verbatim theatre plays. The SOW is in two halfs and then students explore a Taking Care of Baby (2007) by Dennis Kelly. This SOW is suitable for component 3 of GCSE Drama (AQA)
Drama Starters (5 minutes)
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Drama Starters (5 minutes)

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The resource includes 10 Drama starters that focus on a different drama skill. The resource can easily be adapted to match work you are currently teaching. Each starter has a particular drama skill. *I do not own any of the media or images used in is this presentation
Oedipus (Drama SOW)
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Oedipus (Drama SOW)

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This SOW covers Oedipus The King and includes 18 detailed lessons. The PowerPoint is easy to follow and requires only the script as a resource. This SOW is ideally suited for KS4/KS5 Drama, although it could be adapted easily for high ability KS3 classes. The SOW includes both a practical and written assessment. Learning Objectives: Recalling the plot and main characters of Oedipus Understanding Greek theatre techniques Applying knowledge of the plot, characters and intentions to performances Analysing Oedipus through practical and written assessment Evaluating the success of other and your own performances Creating performances using script and improvisation Learning outcomes: To have an understanding of the: plot, main characters, Greek theatre techniques and playwrights intentions To complete a practical assessment To complete a written assessment To evaluate successes I do not own any of the media/ pictures/ videos included in the PowerPoint
Drama/ Maths starters
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Drama/ Maths starters

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A few drama exercises to help KS2 students with solving problems and money by bringing the questions to life. Only simple activities, with a simple reminder of how to solve the math problems. I do not own any of the text used in this PowerPoint
Henry VIII Drama SOW
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Henry VIII Drama SOW

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This PowerPoint includes six lessons about Henry the 8th and his wives. Here Drama is used as a tool to explore History. This SOW would be ideal for KS2/KS3 students. Below are the learning outcomess: Students will understand how to create a good tableau and techniques needed to do this Students can give a definition of aside and use aside in a performance Students will create a performance using emotional memory to evoke sympathy from an audience Students will use proximity to establish relationships between characters Students will improve on vocal skills in performances Students will create character intentions and reflect on/ justify their choices Students will use Drama as tool to explore History I do not own any of the media, videos, pictures used in this SOW
A practical Christmas Carol SOW (suitable for Drama or English)
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A practical Christmas Carol SOW (suitable for Drama or English)

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This SOW was designed for KS3 students exploring A Christmas Carol practically. It is six lessons focusing on different aspects of a christmas carol inlcuding: plot, characters, themes etc… Students will be able to recall the story of ACC through freeze-frames; understand character intentions and be able to perform with consideration to character objectives and perform A Christmas Carol as part of an assessment. The SOW includes both practical and written activities with all the resources needed for each lesson. I do not own any of the media or text in the PowerPoint or handouts
The Titanic Bundle - Drama SOW
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The Titanic Bundle - Drama SOW

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On my shop I have two units of work relating to Titanic. Here you can purchase them both (at a discount) Get both resources for just £3 Unit 1 - This SOW is based around the Titanic disaster and spans over 7 lessons. Each lesson explores a different aspect of the Titanic and includes differing drama skills. The PowerPoint is ready to be used in your lessons and can be easily adapted depending on the age group. This SOW also includes an assessment (practical and written). For this project you will need to purchase a copy of a script (I have provided a link). Unit 2 - This unit of work is an extension from my Titanic unit. This SOW looks at the conspiracies behind Titanic and uses drama as a tool to explore history. Within the unit students will learn about different individuals on the ship and improve their character skills. They will learn new techniques, complete written and practical tasks. The unit also involves a large amount of reading and encourages students to rehearse independently with less involvement/ aid from the teacher. The PowerPoint is ready to be used in lessons and all resources needed are attached. *I do not own any media, text, script, videos or music used in this SOW If you enjoy this resource please review and rate.
The Titanic Conspiracies - Drama SOW
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The Titanic Conspiracies - Drama SOW

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This unit of work is an extension from my Titanic unit. This SOW looks at the conspiracies behind Titanic and uses drama as a tool to explore history. Within the unit students will learn about different individuals on the ship and improve their character skills. They will learn new techniques, complete written and practical tasks. The unit also involves a large amount of reading and encourages students to rehearse independently with less involvement/ aid from the teacher. The PowerPoint is ready to be used in lessons and all resources needed are attached. I do not own any media, text, script, videos or music used in this SOW