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This complete drama scheme introduces Year 7 students to the foundations of performance through confidence-building, ensemble skills, and creative storytelling. Perfect for the autumn term, the unit provides a structured, engaging journey into drama with a balance of fun activities and assessment-ready tasks.

What’s Included:

-Scheme Overview (8 lessons: focus, warm-ups, main activities, plenaries, key skills)
-8 Detailed Lesson Plans (plug-and-play format, clear timings, AfL, differentiation)
-8 Student-Facing PowerPoints (warm-ups, activity instructions, BIGVLF prompts, reflection)

Student Toolkit Pack:
-BIGVLF Poster with examples
-Suspense Scenario Cards (Lesson 6 stimulus pack)
-Peer Feedback Sheets (WWW/EBI + BIGVLF)
-Self-Assessment Checklist (Lesson 7)
-Final Reflection Worksheet (Lesson 8)

Skills Covered:
-Ensemble cooperation and focus
-Physical theatre and BIGVLF character tools
-Devising from stimulus and given circumstances
-Voice, narration, and monologue techniques
-Building atmosphere, suspense, and tension
-Peer/self-assessment and reflective practice

Why Teachers Love It:
-Plug-and-play, fully resourced: zero extra prep.
-Scaffolding built in (whole class → small group → pairs).
-Assessment integrated throughout (WWW/EBI + BIGVLF).
-Creative, engaging lessons that keep Year 7s focused.

Looking for more KS3 Drama?
This Year 7 scheme links directly into my Year 8 “Rebuild + Rise” Scheme and Year 9 Theatre Practitioners Scheme, creating a full KS3 progression pathway that builds confidence, creativity, and performance skills right through to GCSE.

You can also explore:

BIGVLF Toolkit Pack – poster, scenario cards, and feedback sheets (perfect add-on).
Drama Warm-Up Starter Pack – quick, ready-to-use games and activities.