The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon

A murder mystery novel like no other. The detective, and narrator, is Christopher, a 15 year old with Asperger's Syndrome. He knows a very great deal about maths and very little about human beings. He has never gone further than the end of the road on his own, but when he finds a neighbour's dog murdered he sets out on a terrifying journey which will turn his whole world upside down.

Available in the LRC.

Animal Farm by George Orwell

Animal Farm is a satirical allegorical novella by George Orwell, first published in England on 17 August 1945. The book tells the story of a group of farm animals who rebel against their human farmer, hoping to create a society where the animals can be equal, free, and happy.

Available in the LRC.

The Mouse and His Child by Russell Hoban

'What are we, Papa?' the toy mouse child asked his father. 'I don't know,' the father answered. 'We must wait and see.'

So begins the story of a tin father and son who dance under a Christmas tree until they break the ancient clockwork rules and are themselves broken. Thrown away, then rescued from a dustbin and repaired by a tramp, they set out on a dangerous quest for a family and a place of their own - the magnificent doll's house, the plush elephant and the tin seal they had once know in the toy shop.

Respond to the statement

"Theatre should aim to comment on contemporary society"

Write a short play with the title of 'Missing'.

• Who is missing?

• Do they get found?

• What happened?

.... It's up to you

Look on the digital theatre app on the Sandringham VLE and select a play to review.

Sketch a design of the costume and label in detail.

Write a monologue based on a character you have encourted so far this term in your drama lessons.

Be as creative as you can be.

Dont forget to use your English skills.

Watch a performance at The Sandpit Theatre and write a 500 word review.

What did you like?

Which performance stood out? Why?

What star rating would you give the show?

Create a 'How to Act' leaflet for someone that has never done drama before. Write about GEMS, working in groups and performing.

Watch a film (not animated) and evaluate the performance of the lead actor.

Be critical, honest and constructive.

Research a case in the media involving a youth crime.

Create a mind map of this case and the details of the case.

From the list:

• Thought Aloud

• Cross Cutting

• Still Image

• Narration

• Slow Motion

• Physical Theatre

Get together in a group and create a news show style performance linking to a story in the news this month.

Research Frantic Assembly and make a fact file on their style of theatre and how they devise performances.

Create a lighting design for a scene you created in Drama this week.

Perform a monologue as a character from the play - 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nightime'.

Explain how you feel about the situation and what happened in the woods.