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Students will develop a physical theatre piece through the use of Anne Bogart's Viewpoints. They will explore the Viewpoints through various physical, written and performance tasks before using stimuli based on literature to devise a physical theatre performance. This unit is designed to introduce students to the language of physical theatre, and the basics of devising a physical theatre piece. The unit includes stimuli based on the literature 'Macbeth' and 'Lord of the Flies', though any liter

Students will develop a clowning performance using physical comedy techniques. They will explore a range of strategies through a series of practical lessons before applying their skills through devising a clowning performance. Included in the resource pack is: - An easy to follow unit plan with flexible timing comprising of 9, 70 minute lessons - Lesson resources with options for differentiation including worksheets, PowerPoints and clowning examples - Materials for peer and self assessment - As

During the "Projection and vocal skills" unit, students will build projection capacity through breathing and vocal techniques, they will learn the basics of how to exert some vocal control in order to enhance performances and create characters. The unit is based on two different assessment tasks, broken into 6 lesson blocks. In the first, students will apply their knowledge of vocal techniques in order to perform an open script. They will then be expected to create a radio segment which consider

'Performing Monologues' is a unit of work designed to guide students through the process of taking a monologue from page, to stage. Students will learn about the Stanislavkis system of objectives and use them to analyse a monologue. They will then experiment with the Sanskrit practice of Rasaboxes to explore the range of human emotions and use them to creatively interpret their monologue. This unit consists of 9 set topics, though the timing is flexible as each topic should be extended over mul

The ‘Emotions’ unit, allows students to be able to explore their own emotions through self-expression, as well as build capacity in personal and social capabilities. This unit will require students to demonstrate situational, emotional awareness through developing a group drama, as well as demonstrate their emotions visually through an artwork. They will explore selected Elements of Drama, as well as Visual Arts techniques, in order to create their final products. Included in this unit are: 17 f

The Elements of Drama and Improvisation are covered comprehensively in this unit of work. Students will explore how to use the Elements when devising improvisations, when presenting, and responding. This scheme of work is structured in such a way that include practical, written and immersive lessons that allow students to develop quality foundational skills while exploring their creativity and completing rigorous tasks. This is perfect for passionate Drama teachers who are interested in expandi

This sequence consists of three to four lessons designed to fully engage students in the natural world. Throughout this sequence students will learn about Biomes classification and locations before applying their knowledge through a survival game based on research and collaboration. This resource consists of: * 3 PowerPoints with supporting links and resources * A lesson sequence document to support teacher delivery * Activities and resources for independent learning Please note: This resour

Students will understand how the choreographic devices, and the Elements of Dance, are used in different cultures while also developing a deeper understanding of diversity, as well as opening their minds to the worlds stage. They will then use this understanding to create a dance of their own. This unit includes: 16 fully resourced lesson plans (inclusive of videos, PPT, practical & written lesson options.DifferentiationTeacher hints and tipsAssessment optionsA Glossary of Great GamesThe followi

The Music Appreciation lesson sequence is ideal in allowing students who are not experienced in music to explore and analyse. They will be required to learn the elements of Music to select a piece of music suitable for a dance performance and explain and justify their choices. This lesson sequence was designed and delivered to students who make up difficult behavioural and social contexts who have limited knowledge of music or analysis. It works more as an introduction to the elements of Music

The Chair Duets mini unit is ideal in allowing students who are not comfortable or confident with movement, to explore and create. They will be required to learn the key skills of Dance to not only create a performance piece, but to also explain and justify their creative choices. This sequence was designed and delivered to students who make up difficult behavioural and social contexts who struggled to engage in dance. This unit breaks down the choreographic devises, before allowing students to

This resource contains 7 traffic light style rubrics used to support peer and self assessment in the Drama classroom. Designed with a skill focus, these rubrics improve the language that students use when giving feedback and reflecting to ensure that all comments remain task focused and specific. Alongside the fully editable templates is a guide of hints and tricks of how to use them to improve students outcomes through the use of quality formative assessment in the Drama classroom. What this p

This resource condenses and gives instructions for a range of accessible Drama and emotional regulation games suitable for all ages. Perfect for any teacher who is need of a "brain break", warmup, calm down or filler activity linked to social, personal and emotional development.