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 characters and experiences on Ernest Shackletonās expedition to Antarctica. Centered around āThe Ice Trapā book, this extensive 6-lesson Drama resource pack provides you with a variety of activities, designed to develop pupils understanding, knowledge and empathy with regards to the experiences of Shackleton and his crew on their ship, The Endeavour.
All lessons come complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go!
Lesson 1:- The Ice Trap introduction
Lesson 2:- Persuasion
Lesson 3:- Movement - Pack Ice
Lesson 4:- Freeze Frames & Thought Tracking
Lesson 5:- Cross-Cutting
Lesson 6:- Final reflection
Explore RAINFORESTS using this extensive 8-lesson Drama resource pack which investigates a variety of ideas, designed to develop pupils understanding, knowledge and empathy with regards to rainforests around the world and the people who live in them.
All lessons come complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go!
Lesson 1:- Who lives in the Rainforest?
Lesson 2:- Rainforest Layers
Lesson 3:- A Day in the Life
Lesson 4:- Rainforest tribes
Lesson 5:- Tribe meeting
Lesson 6:- Consequences of Choices
Lesson 7:- Defending the Rainforest
Lesson 8:- Save the Rainforest advert
Review - This pack is excellent! Just the thing I was looking for - saved me so much time. Highly recommend.
Check out this fun and creative bundle that offers young readers and actors the chance to explore and express!
Included in this tried-and-tested bundle isā¦
Matilda and Georgeās Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl
Kensukeās Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo
The Iron Man by Ted Hughes
Explore the classic story of GEORGEāS MARVELLOUS MEDICINE by Roald Dahl, using this 6-week Drama resource pack, which investigates in detail all the key characters and plot sequences.
All lessons come complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go!
Lesson 1:- George & Grandma
Lesson 2:- Soundscapes and Asides
Lesson 3:- Emotions
Lesson 4:- Naughty Grandma
Lesson 5:- Making the Medicine
Lesson 6:- Taking the Medicine
Explore the popular story of THE IRON MAN by Ted Hughes, using this fun 5-lesson Drama resource pack which investigates in detail the key themes, characters and plot sequences.
All lessons come complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go!
Lesson 1:- The Crash
Lesson 2:- Puppetry
Lesson 3:- Hogarth
Lesson 4:- The Farmers
Lesson 5:- Dragon News Report
Enjoy!
Explore the popular story of KENSUKEāS KINGDOM by Michael Morpurgo, using this extensive 8-lesson Drama resource pack which investigates in detail all the key themes, characters and plot sequences.
This scheme comes complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed, you are ready to go!
Lesson 1:- Travel Agency
Lesson 2:- Travel presentation
Lesson 3:- Picture Postcards
Lesson 4:- Investigation
Lesson 5:- Michaelās Story
Lesson 6:- Island Life
Lesson 7:- Kensuke and Michael
Lesson 8:- Writing as Michael
Washed up on an island in the Pacific, Michael struggles to survive on his own. With no food and no water, he curls up to die. When he wakes, there is a plate beside him of fish, of fruit, and a bowl of fresh water. He is not aloneā¦
Enjoy!
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)
Looking to refresh your Drama curriculum planning for 2025 and beyond?
Setting up a Drama department from scratch?
Teaching Drama for the first time and looking for some help??
If so and you teach KS2-4 DRAMA, check out these tried-and-tested schemes and supporting resources.
This extensive bundle includesā¦
Schemes of work
Lesson powerpoints
Unit overviews
Assessment criteria
Assessment trackers
Schedule plans
Assignment briefs
Evaluation forms
Scripts
Are you looking for some Shakespeare lesson inspiration?
An ideal resource for both Drama and English lessons.
This fun and extensive resource pack includes Bard classics ROMEO AND JULIET, MACBETH and TWELFTH NIGHT schemes, exploring a variety of skills and techniques to help pupils develop their understanding and appreciation for these iconic plays.
All 3 schemes come complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources - no planning needed.
Added bonus - 2 Bard-themed trivia challenges:
Shakespeare Quiz and Fact resource pack
Swift or Shakespeare Quiz
In need of some festive-themed performances to present both in the classroom and/or on your school stage?
All of these are tried-and-tested resources have consistently produced great results. Pupils and staff will love them!
If possible, please purchase the School Licence - this will allow you to share with colleagues and print unlimited copies for performers. Thank you.
āA Christmas Carolā adapted script (18 pages / 40 speaking roles)
Comedy Nativity script (5 pages / 8 speaking roles)
āBowl Full of Jellyā script (4 pages / 5 speaking roles)
āReindeer Gamesā script (4 pages / 5 speaking roles)
āSantaās Kneeā script (3 pages / 12 speaking roles)
āLittle Red Riding Hoodā pantomime script (6 pages / 9 speaking roles)
āCinderellaā pantomime script (6 pages / 11 speaking roles)
Christmas monologues (6 characters)
A Christmas Carol monologues (8 characters)
Pantomime scheme (detailed powerpoints and 2 scripts - see above)
Christmas Quiz (20 questions and answers)
Are you looking for inspiration with your KS2 and 3 Drama assessment?
This bundle is perfect for providing effective direction and structure to your assessment framework, offering excellent support for both you and your pupils.
Criteria and target-setting
Level descriptors
Rubrics
Are you looking for an effective and efficient way of assessing your Drama classes both formatively and summatively?
Check out this selection of 8 rubrics which have been a real life-saver when grading the participation and performances of my pupils. Feel to edit and adapt to make this resource work for you.
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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.
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Are you a non-specialist teaching Drama and looking for support?
Could you be teaching Drama for the first time from September?
If so, here is your SURVIVAL KIT!!
Included in this bundle are some key essentials that are guaranteed to make your life more comfortable moving forward and help you keep your head above water:
6 tried-and-tested schemes of work - extensive powerpoints and supporting resources
Performance scripts (included in the Pantomime scheme) - manageable and realistic first-time presentation opportunities (for pupils, teachers or both!)
Are you an Early Career Teacher (ECT) teaching Drama for the first time?
If so, here is your SURVIVAL KIT!!
Included in this bundle are some key essentials that are guaranteed to make your life more comfortable moving forward and help you keep your head above water:
4 tried-and-tested schemes of work - extensive powerpoints and supporting resources
Performance scripts (included in the Pantomime scheme) - a manageable and realistic first-time presentation opportunity (for pupils, teachers or both!)
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 freshen up your Year 7 to 9 Drama curriculum planning for next academic year and beyond?
*Starting a Drama department from scratch?
*Teaching Drama for the first time and searching for some much-needed inspiration?
If the answer is YES to any of the above, check out my extensive tried-and-tested resource bundle of 15 schemes, which will provide you with excellent curriculum material for the full academic year across the whole of Key Stage 3.
All schemes come with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources - no planning is needed, you are ready to go!
The extra bonus is an effective assessment criteria and target-setting tool, which offers you a clear and consistent structure to support all schemes.
Here is a guide for how these schemes could be divided up across your KS3 curriculum:
YEAR 7
Having Fun With Masks
Greek Theatre
Ernieās Incredible Illucinations
Macbeth
Pantomime
Darkwood Manor
YEAR 8
Characterisation and Improvisation
Silent Movies
Twelfth Night
Advert Theatre
Commedia Dāel Arte
Addiction to Technology
YEAR 9
Blood Brothers
Romeo and Juliet
āLet Him Have It!ā: The Case of Craig and Bentley
(Year 9 schemes are term-long - 10 to 12 lessons)
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 GCSEās.
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
Looking to refresh your Year 8 planning for this academic year and beyond?
Setting up your own department curriculum from scratch?
Teaching Year 8 Drama for the first time and looking for some help??
If the answer is YES to any or all of the above, check out these 6 tried-and-tested schemes and supporting resources which will provide you with excellent material for the whole academic year.
All lessons come complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go!
Advert Theatre
Commedia Dāell Arte
Characterisation and Improvisation
Greek Theatre
Silent Movies
Twelfth Night