This 5-lesson unit helps UKS2 students learn how to write playscripts based on Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol. Students will explore key writing and drama skills, including the structure of a playscript, the role of a director, and how to incorporate stage directions. Ideal for Year 5 and Year 6 students, this unit combines creative writing with drama, covering national curriculum objectives.
What’s Included:
✔ 5 detailed writing lessons
✔ PowerPoint presentation for each lesson
✔ Worksheet for students with differentiated tasks
✔ WAGOLL (What A Good One Looks Like) playscripts
✔ Playscript of A Christmas Carol
✔ Chapter 1 of A Christmas Carol
✔ Scaffolding planning sheets
✔ Stage photos to describe
✔ Differentiated checklists
✔ Starter grammar activities
✔ Links to videos, images, and websites
Lesson Overview / Structure:
★ Lesson 1 – Introduction to playscripts: Students identify the key features of a playscript and act out a short scene.
★ Lesson 2 – Planning a playscript: Students plan their playscript using stage directions and consider scene setting.
★ Lesson 3 – Writing the playscript: Students write their own playscripts with a focus on dialogue and stage directions.
★ Lesson 4 – Editing and refining: Students revise their playscripts based on feedback and self-assessment.
★ Lesson 5 – Final performance: Students perform their playscripts in front of the class.
Why It’s Useful:
✔ Supports creative writing and drama skills development
✔ Provides clear structure for writing playscripts
✔ Differentiated resources cater to a range of learning abilities
✔ Includes multimedia resources to enrich learning
✔ Easy-to-follow lesson plans save time for teachers
Suggested Use Cases:
Ideal for UKS2 students learning about playscripts, drama, or A Christmas Carol. Perfect for creative writing lessons, drama activities, or festive-themed lessons during the Christmas period.
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Do you have any powerpoints to go alongside this? Also any examples of children's work that was produced? My class have just written a narrative on a Christmas Carol, so I don't want there to be too much of an overlap. Thanks, looking forward to using the resources!
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