6 Lessons aimed at KS3 Drama students exploring Soap Operas. Students explore the genre of Soap Operas through video clips and script extracts. They are introduced to Stanislavski and his method of acting. An end of unit assessment asks students to perform a scripted scene from an Eastenders script. Full PowerPoint, written SOW and script extracts.

6 lessons aimed at KS3 Drama students based around the theme of ‘Cuthorne House’ Students explore the story of ‘Cuthorne House’ through different dramatic elements such as physical theatre and mime. They then apply the skills they have learnt this unit to an end of term assessment which asks them to create the end to the story. Full PowerPoint and written SOW

6 lesson SOW aimed at KS3 Drama students. The SOW covers how to mark-up a script, 7 levels of tension, outer action, characterisation and hot-seating. After workshopping these terms each lesson, students apply their understanding to an extract of Sparkleshark. Full Powerpoint, written SOW and script extracts.

A full SOW based around the idea of storytelling. Works well with KS3 groups. Students explore the use of storytelling techniques such as use of voice, narration and chorus. Each lesson workshops these techniques before applying what they have learnt to a final devised performance. Comes with a 6 lesson PowerPoint and written SOW.

6 Lessons based around an introduction the dramatic elements. I use with Year 7 but can be used with any year group who are being introduced to Drama. Explores the use of still images, thought tracks, cross-cutting, monologue and script-work. Students then apply what they have learnt to a short extract from The Curious Incident. Full lesson PowerPoint SOW Plan Script Extract

6 Lesson Baseline Assessment in Drama. Students are introduced to the subject of Drama and given the choice of 2 scripts to perform. After their baseline assessment, they explore how to create a character and focus on the use of body language, facial expressions, voice and gesture. Students are then given time to apply what they have learnt to their baseline scripts to re-perform. Comes with full PowerPoint, SOW and choice of 2 duologue extracts.

I found setting homework or cover for a Performing Arts Lesson almost like a tick box exercise where only 40% of the class would ever complete! I therefore created this Pic ‘n’ Mix task sheet where students take ownership of their learning and choose the tasks to complete. There are many ways to use; Use across the whole of performing arts and make sure students complete tasks for all 3 subjects. Use across the whole year with the aim that they complete a task from every box (6 boxes, 6 terms). Use for each unit of work and give students freedom to choose. Each box has a specific focus such as IT, English, Design… Can be printed in A4 or A3.

A booklet containing the basics for revision and study. Personally I use with my Year 9’s as they are quite weak, this gives them a resource to follow when they are unsure on key terms or need support with a log book. Focused mainly on Component 1/2 (Devising from a stimulus). Great for SEN/EAL and LSA’s to use. Keywords Overview of GCSE OCR Drama Warm-up games Creating a character Key Drama elements and definitions Story Mountain Types of structure Stage Types Blocking Working with a stimulus Devising Techniques How to write a log book How to write an evaluation OCR Grading Criteria Useful Websites

A full KS3 SOW exploring the play ‘Mean to be Free’ and the historical story of Harriet Tubman. Full 7 Lessons on PowerPoint. Written SOW Script Extracts Full Script Best taught to Year 7 students within the first 2 terms of their Drama lessons. Main skills explored are; Status, Still Images, Conscience Alley, Mime and Slow Motion. Students are encouraged through all lessons to consider their characterisation, gesture, body language, voice, proxemics, levels, focus.

This SOW was initially designed for teaching Drama with literacy. A lot of the literacy elements have been removed. Some of the layout is how I have to present it for my school but hope it gives people some fresh ideas. It also contains homework sheets.