Complete Drama KS3

Selina Norgrove

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The problem

Although Drama is recognised as one of the most popular arts subjects, resources to support Drama teachers are hard to find, particularly for KS3. There are few materials available to support the Arts Council England’s Drama in Schools: Second edition, which covers guidance on teaching and learning, as well as the management of Drama throughout the school.

The solution

Complete Drama KS3 is an exciting new concept that combines the reassurance and convenience of printed materials with the engaging nature of digital resources. It aims to support teachers, improve learning and save whole departments time with planning, resource preparation, homework and assessment.

A wealth of material

Delivered on CD-ROM, the resource contains six projects each for Years 7, 8 and 9. Each scheme of work includes seven lesson plans, complete with resources, extension tasks and homework suggestions. In addition, the material can be searched by drama technique, vocabulary or key area.

Meeting the requirements

Complete Drama KS3 addresses all aspects of the subject, according to the Arts Council England’s Drama in Schools: Second edition guidance on Drama at secondary level and the Key Stage 3 Drama objectives bank.

For the student

Resources in Complete Drama are provided for the three key areas of:

• Making (exploring, devising, shaping, interpreting)
• Performing (presenting and producing)
• Responding (evaluating and applying knowledge and understanding).

The activities are aimed at KS3 and the resource forms ideal preparation for KS4/GCSE. Over 1700 pages of material are provided, including Internet exercises and homework tasks. Resources are presented by level and are fully referenced to the Drama in Schools Level descriptions, as well as the National Curriculum where appropriate.

For the teacher

This resource offers experienced teachers, as well as non-specialists, a full KS3 curriculum, covering all the areas necessary to teach Years 7 to 9. Full guidance on using the student material is included, as well as lesson plans and activity outlines to support your teaching. In addition, resources are provided to help with the following:

• The school improvement plan
• Designing a policy on Drama in non-arts subjects
• Developing curriculum maps, preparing schemes of work and lesson plans
• Clear lesson and homework resources
• Offering differentiation in the Drama curriculum
• Ensuring links with other departments and school bodies
• Inclusion of numeracy, literacy and ICT
• Accommodating different learning styles

Convenient format

All the material is provided on one CD-ROM and comes with a full network and copy licence. All the resources can be viewed/used onscreen or printed out.

Contents

Introduction

Managing

• Introduction
• Teaching
• Curriculum
• Assessment
• The drama department

Year 7

• Introduction
• Bullying
• Storytelling
• Circus
• Text
• Character
• Tinsel truths

Year 8

• Introduction
• Slapstick
• Pantomime
• Peer pressure
• Shoplifting
• Script
• Battle cries

Year 9

• Introduction
• Commedia
• Departure
• Secret annexe
• Shakespeare
• Pop culture
• Performance

Resources

Index