Offering a wide range of fun and interactive Drama teaching resources for KS1-5 pupils, which are all tried-and-tested in both private and state sector schools. Over 24 years experience in the UK and internationally as an Educator, Director, Writer and Actor. Feel free to get in touch for more details: phil.brooks@hotmail.co.uk
Offering a wide range of fun and interactive Drama teaching resources for KS1-5 pupils, which are all tried-and-tested in both private and state sector schools. Over 24 years experience in the UK and internationally as an Educator, Director, Writer and Actor. Feel free to get in touch for more details: phil.brooks@hotmail.co.uk
Explore the classic story of MATILDA by Roald Dahl, using this extensive Drama resource pack which investigates in detail all the key characters, scenarios and themes.
All lessons come complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go!
This tried-and-tested pack includes powerpoints, digital task activities and topic evaluation:
Lesson 1:- The Wormwoods (Role on the Wall and Hot Seating)
Lesson 2:- Miss Trunchbull (Vocal Skills and Body Language)
Lesson 3:- Mr Wormwood (Role Play and Monologue)
Lesson 4:- Practical Jokes (Teacher in Role and Tension)
Lesson 5:- The Third Miracle (Status and News genre)
Lesson 6:- Evaluation (Strengths and Areas for Improvement)
âDouble, double, toil and trouble!â
A 4-lesson William Shakespeareâs Macbeth scheme of work which explores the plot, characters and themes of Shakespeareâs classic (and brutal!) tale.
This pack includes:
Scheme of work
Powerpoints
Lesson plans
Unit overview
Assessment criteria levels
Activity sheets
Script extracts
Are you looking to create a clear, concise and effective assessment criteria for your Drama curriculum? If so, this resource pack will provide you with the perfect framework needed to offer structure and direction for both you and your pupils.
The assessment framework can also be used as a target-setting tool, where pupils termly or half-termly use their workbooks to review their progress and to offer another level of inter-activity. They can also use a passport-sized photo to move around the framework display board (preferably on show in each classroom) as and when they achieve their set target.
Included in this resource pack is the following:
Assessment framework for Years 3-9 (adaptable, depending on which year groups you teach and when pupils start Drama).
Drama workbooks for Years 5-9. Differentiated for specific year groups and editable, depending on year groups you teach and exam boards you work with (specific to Year 9 in preparation for GCSE).
Looking ahead to September?
Setting up your own department curriculum from scratch?
Teaching Drama for the first time and need some help??
If so and you teach DRAMA (primarily KS3), check out these complete tried-and-tested SOWs for all years groups from 7 to 9.
You can find the supporting powerpoints and other resources for some of these schemes on my TES Shop, with more coming online soon: /teaching-resources/shop/PhilBrooks78
Enjoy!
Looking to refresh your Key Stage 2 Drama curriculum planning for 2025 and beyond?
Setting up your own Drama department from scratch?
Teaching Drama for the first time and looking for some much-needed inspiration??
If the answer is YES to any of the above, check out this 10 extensive tried-and-tested scheme resource bundle which will provide you with excellent material for the full academic year across the whole of Key Stage 2. All schemes come with detailed powerpoints and are therefore good-to-go. The extra bonus is an effective assessment criteria, which offers a clear and consistent structure to support all schemes.
Matilda
Darkwood Manor
Georgeâs Marvellous Medicine
Ancient Egyptians
Ancient Romans
Rainforests
Shackletonâs Antarctic Expedition
The Iron Man
Kensukeâs Kingdom
KS2 Drama Assessment Criteria and Target-Setting pack
Looking for some fun Super Hero and Villain monologues??
Check out this selection of eight short monologues that explore the following super characters:
Electric Dynamo
Aqua Explorer
Leaf Guardian
Cosmic Dreamer
Doctor Slimegloom
Lady Frostbite
Shadow Scamp
Pollutant Menace
This Greek Myth pack provides you with 4 short 2-page scripts, ideally for children aged 10-14 years old.
Perseus and Medusa
Theseus and the Minotaur
Daedalus and Icarus
The Labours of Hercules
If possible, please purchase the School Licence - this will allow you to share with colleagues and print unlimited copies for performers. Thank you.
This adapted script of William Shakespeareâs classic âA Midsummer Nightâs Dreamâ provides you with a reduced One Act interpretation that is ideal for actors aged 10 and above.
Word and PDF formats.
If possible, please purchase the School Licence - this will allow you to share with colleagues and print unlimited copies for performers. Thank you.
This fun 6-week Characterisation & Improvisation scheme explores a variety of skills and techniques to help pupils develop characters that are clearly different from themselves.
All lessons come with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources. No planning is needed, so you are ready to go!
Unit Objectives
To understand and be able to create realistic characters using various character-building activities.
To understand and be able to take part in the character-building activities.
To understand why we use each technique; hot seating, character profile, interviewing.
Looking to refresh your Year 9 planning for this academic year and beyond?
Setting up your own department curriculum from scratch?
Teaching Year 9 Drama for the first time and looking for some help??
If so, check out these 3 term-long complete tried-and-tested schemes and supporting resources which will provide you with excellent material for the whole academic year prior to pupils starting their GCSEâs.
All schemes come complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go!
Blood Brothers
Romeo & Juliet
Let Him Have It: The Case of Craig and Bentley
A fun and extensive 4-week TWELFTH NIGHT scheme which explores a variety of skills and techniques to help pupils develop their understanding and appreciation for Shakespeareâs classic play.
This tried-and-tested pack includesâŠ
Powerpoints
Unit Overview
Level Descriptors
Script extracts
The Storm
Twins
Sir Toby and Sir Andrew
Malvolioâs Dream
An ideal resource for both Drama and English lessons.
For more historical theatre, check out THE DRAMATIC TIME MACHINE: /teaching-resource/resource-12675215
Enjoy!
Looking to refresh your Key Stage 3 Drama curriculum planning for the upcoming academic year and beyond?
Setting up your own Drama department from scratch?
Teaching Drama for the first time and looking for some much-needed inspiration?
If the answer is YES to any of the above, check out this extensive tried-and-tested resource bundle, which will provide you with excellent material for the full academic year across the whole of Key Stage 3. The added bonus is an effective assessment criteria, which offers a clear and consistent structure to support all schemes.
All schemes come complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go!
Characterisation and Improvisation
Greek Theatre
Romeo and Juliet
Commedia Dâell Arte
Blood Brothers
Silent Movies
âLet Him Have It!â: The Case of Craig and Bentley
KS3 Drama Assessment Criteria and Target-Setting pack
Are you looking to create a clear, concise and effective assessment criteria for your KS2 Drama curriculum? If so, this resource pack will provide you with the perfect framework you need to offer structure and direction for both you and your pupils.
Included in this resource pack is the following:
Assessment framework for Years 3-6 (adaptable, depending on which year groups you teach and when pupils start Drama).
Drama workbooks for Years 5 and 6. Differentiated for specific year groups and editable, depending on the year groups you teach.
The assessment framework can also be used as a target-setting tool, where pupils termly or half-termly use their workbooks to review their progress and to offer another level of inter-activity, they can use a passport-sized photo to move around the framework display board (preferably on show in each classroom) as and when they achieve each set target.
For more information and/or guidance, feel free to contact me on phil.brooks@hotmail.co.uk
TES Shop: /teaching-resources/shop/PhilBrooks78
This 6-week Drama scheme of work is designed to help pupils explore different cultures, traditions, climates, animals from around the world.
Originally created to support a classroom Humanities project titled âWhere in the Worldâ for Year 3 pupils, however could easily adaptable for older or younger children.
Welcome to âWhere in the World?â
Visiting Uluru
Sunsets and Physicality
Fireworks and Celebrations
Market Life
Animals from around the world
Enjoy!
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Are you looking for some inspiration when it comes to setting cover for your Drama lessons?
Feel free to use this selection of 14 lesson plan and activity templates in their current form or use the structure and edit them to suit your needs.
TES Shop: /teaching-resources/shop/PhilBrooks78
Check out these 4 short and fun original festive scripts, along with 2 monologue packs that will have your pupils laughing (and engaged)!
These are tried-and-tested resources and have been performed by both pupils and teachers with great results.
If possible, please purchase the School Licence - this will allow you to share with colleagues and print unlimited copies for performers. Thank you.
Looking to refresh your Key Stage 2 Drama curriculum planning for 2025 and beyond?
Teaching Drama with Year 5 and/or 6 for the first time and looking for some much-needed inspiration??
If so, check out this bundle of extensive tried-and-tested schemes and supporting resources, which will provide you with excellent material for the full academic year. The extra bonus is an effective assessment criteria, which offers a clear and consistent structure for all schemes.
Matilda
Darkwood Manor
Ernieâs Incredible Illucinations
Pantomime
Kensukeâs Kingdom
Super Heroes and Villains
Having Fun With Masks
Are you off sick (possibly long-term) and need to provide cover plans you can be happy with?
Is your replacement a non-specialist and needs clear instruction?
Are you a cover teacher who is teaching Drama for the first time?
If the answer is YES to any of these questions, this 6 scheme bundle provides you with a selection of detailed powerpoints and supporting documents. They will provide anyone covering Drama classes with the tools to deliver organized and effective lessons to pupils without all the stress. They are all good-to-go!
Looking for some Key Stage 3 script inspiration?
This fun bundle offers a wide selection of 8 scripts for all occasions - lesson activities and/or production performances.
Enjoy!
If possible, please purchase the School Licence - this will allow you to share with colleagues and print unlimited copies for performers. Thank you.
Explore the World of Shakespeare in Your Drama Lessons!
This comprehensive Shakespeare resource pack offers a wide range of engaging and interactive materials designed to captivate young learners and bring the Bardâs works to life on stage. This extensive collection includes:
đ Detailed Schemes of Work:
Dive deep into the heart of Shakespeare with fully planned and resourced schemes of work for Romeo and Juliet, Twelfth Night, and Macbeth. Each scheme includes:
Extensive PowerPoint presentations
Supporting worksheets and activities
Opportunities for performance, discussion, and creative exploration
đ One-Act and 10-Minute Scripts:
Introduce your students to Shakespeareâs greatest works in an accessible and dynamic way with a selection of short, performance-ready scripts. These condensed adaptations of A Midsummer Nightâs Dream, Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, and Twelfth Night are perfect for rehearsals, assemblies, and class performances, offering opportunities to explore character, language, and stagecraft.
đ§ Shakespeare-Themed Quizzes:
Test your studentsâ knowledge and understanding with two exciting Shakespeare quizzes, designed to reinforce key themes, characters, and plots while adding an element of fun and competition to your lessons.
Whether youâre exploring tragic love, magical mischief, or comic confusion, these resources ensure your students develop a deep understanding and appreciation of Shakespeareâs timeless tales. Perfect for Key Stage 2 and 3 learners, these materials provide everything needed to engage, challenge, and inspire!