Drama

Years 7, 8 and 9

Key Stage 3

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YEAR 7

Introductory Unit

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Dramatic Stimulus

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Pantomime

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Radio Play

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Oliver Twist

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Semiotics

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YEAR 8

History of Theatre:

The Greeks

Find out what ‘The Unities’ were, when it comes to plays and classical Drama.

History of Theatre:

Shakespeare

Research Shakespeare, his quotations and characters in his plays.

Hard to Swallow:

Theatre in Education Introduction

Research Theatre in Education, how it came about, what the plays are about, what techniques are used and the benefits of Theatre in Education as a form of theatre.

Hard to Swallow:

Theatre in Education - Create a play

Plan and create your own Theatre in Education play.

Melodrama:

The Bells

Create a melodramatic confessional speech about something terrible you have done.

Melodrama:

Movie

Watch and analyse the melodrama The Picnic: A Silent Melodrama

YEAR 9

Devising

Using a stimulus and working in the style of a practitioner of your choice, plan a performance.

DNA

Create a vision board for the play DNA.

The Problem of Fame

Make a poster about the negative effects of fame.

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