Unlock creativity, collaboration, and confidence with this innovative, student-centered drama scheme!
The Devising Drama Treasure Hunt is a fully detailed, choice-driven KS3/KS4 drama scheme designed to empower students to take charge of their creative process while developing essential drama skills. Inspired by professional devising and discovery methods, this scheme guides learners through an unfolding narrative journey where their decisions shape the story, characters, style, and performance outcomes.
Perfect for drama teachers seeking an engaging, flexible, and autonomy-focused curriculum that builds critical thinking, teamwork, and performance skills.
What’s Included?
-9 fully planned lessons with detailed teacher guidance, timings, and facilitation tips
-Student worksheets aligned with each lesson, including reflection prompts, planning grids, improvisation tasks, and peer feedback tools
-Choice-based activities to promote ownership: theme selection, character creation, setting, inciting incident, plot structure, theatrical style, scripting, rehearsal, performance mode, and reflection
-Supports differentiation and group dynamics — adaptable for varying class sizes and abilities
-Suggestions for customizable prompts, stimulus cards, and sensory exercises (templates provided for easy adaptation)
-Clear links to professional theatre practices and practitioner styles
-Suitable for KS3, Year 8–9, or foundation GCSE drama classes
Why Choose This Resource?
Student Autonomy: Encourages learners to make creative choices, fostering ownership and engagement
Flexible & Plug-and-Play: Minimal prep needed; adaptable to your timetable and group needs
Reflective Practice Built-In: Regular reflection and peer feedback to deepen learning
Aligned with Drama Curriculum Goals: Covers key devising skills, character work, narrative structures, and performance styles
Supports Creativity & Critical Thinking: Students analyze, experiment, and synthesize to create original drama work
Ideal for Remote or In-Person Learning: Worksheets and lesson plans work well in both settings
Perfect For:
-Drama teachers looking to implement a creative, student-led devising curriculum
-Schools aiming to foster independent learning and teamwork
-Teachers seeking flexible lesson plans with rich, scaffolded materials
-Students wanting to build skills in storytelling, performance, and self-reflection
Files Included:
-Full Scheme Overview (Word & PDF)
-Detailed Teacher Lesson Plans (Word & PDF)
-Student Worksheets Pack (editable Word & PDF)
-Choice Cards & Prompts Templates
-Reflection and Peer Feedback Tools
-Editable User Guide for Teachers
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