Schemes of Work
Twice each term, Drama & Theatre publishes five online schemes of work written by experienced teachers and examiners, which are available exclusively to our Full Membership, Digital Membership and Schemes of Work subscribers. They cover Key Stages 2-5 across a variety of exam boards and specifications, providing indispensable content for your classroom teaching.
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SubscribeActor training 2 (non-naturalism)
KS 3
Non-naturalism is one of those generic, broad terms that is applied to anything that cannot be defined by any other term. However, there are many styles of theatre that sit under this broad term and...
Movement in performance
KS 5
This unit is aimed at actors and dancers who would like to improve their movement skills in different performance styles. Learners will perform in two contrasting movement pieces each lasting a...
The Suitcase Kid: Using drama to explore Andy's world
KS 2
<img src='/media/205014/dt-2018-79-ks2_uf01.jpg' alt=""/><br/> <label> </label><br/> <sec sec-type="intro"> <h2>Introduction</h2> <p>Jacqueline Wilson is one of children's literature's bestselling...
Verbatim Theatre has it taped
KS 3 KS 4
<img src='/media/205018/dt-2018-79-ks4_uf01.jpg' alt=""/><br/> <label> </label><br/> <sec sec-type="intro"> <h2>Introduction</h2> <p>Verbatim Theatre is a form of devised drama documentary built...
Training dragons at KS2: A look at How to Train Your Dragon through Drama
KS 2
Cressida Cowell's How to Train Your Dragon is a contemporary classic. Full of humour, and also great drama, its well-rounded central character is a wonderful study in the growing pains of trying to...
The Silver Sword by Ian Serrailler: A look at the book through drama
KS 2
A classic for over sixty years, The Silver Sword presents the harsh reality of wartime life for a Polish family. KS2 students will be gripped by the adventures, setbacks and triumphs of the Balicki...
The Iron Man by Ted Hughes: A look at the book through drama
KS 2
Ted Hughes’ The Iron Man is a classic science fiction novel that easily captures young imaginations. Its short length, along with the strength of the writing, makes it an ideal choice for classroom...
The Railway Children by E. Nesbit: A look at the book through drama
KS 2
E. Nesbit's The Railway Children has been enjoyed by generation after generation since it was published in 1906. Although perhaps most famous for the 1970 film adaptation, the novel itself presents...
A Great Adventure
KS 1 KS 2
This scheme of work invites primary school students on an adventure through space, time and fairy tale worlds, while also embarking on a journey of learning and self-discovery, through a series of...
Oliver by Birgitta Sif
KS 2
Oliver is a book beautifully illustrated and written by Birgitta Sif. In this scheme of work, the overall aim is to explore the theme of ‘feeling different’ as, ironically, a common experience. It...