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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – From Page to Stage: A Drama Unit SEN/SEMH

Engage your students in an exciting exploration of drama, storytelling, and performance with this Charlie and the Chocolate Factory scheme of work. This unit encourages learners to analyse the adaptation of books and films into musical theatre while developing essential drama skills.

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this unit, students will:
Understand how films are adapted into musical theatre productions.
Explore Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory through drama techniques.
Develop vocal skills to enhance character portrayal.
Use still images, flashbacks, and flashforwards to elevate storytelling.
Understand the impact of tension, silence, and pauses in drama.
Work collaboratively to design and pitch a Wonka-inspired product.
Perform as a character from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, applying learned drama techniques.

Key Knowledge & Skills:
The adaptation process from book to musical theatre.
The power of vocal techniques in performance.
The use of still imagery, flashbacks, and dramatic tension.
The role of advertising and branding in theatre.
Improvisation, persuasive speaking, and teamwork.

Assessments & Activities:
Formative: Discussions, role-on-the-wall character development, vocal & physical drama practice, collaborative advertising task, and continuous teacher feedback.
Summative: End-of-unit quiz, a Golden Ticket performance task, self and peer evaluations, and analysis of drama techniques in the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory film.

This engaging and interactive resource is ideal for KS3 drama classes and offers a mix of practical and theoretical learning. Inspire creativity, boost confidence, and develop essential drama skills with this fun-filled, imaginative unit!

Perfect for drama teachers looking for a structured, adaptable resource that enhances both performance and analytical skills.