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The perfect place for all your EYFS, KS1 and KS2 resources, Explore Education aims to provide you with amazing, outstanding lessons that help you to shine. Each lesson often has detailed planning, PowerPoints and differentiated resources. So whether you are looking for a maths lesson to get you through your next interview, an English lesson that will help you impress OFSTED or a history, science, RE, PSHE or PE unit to wow your class, this is the shop for you!
This 5-lesson unit helps UKS2 students learn how to write playscripts based on Charles Dickensβ 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.
Whatβs Included:
β 5 detailed writing lessons
β PowerPoint presentation for each lesson
β Worksheet for students with differentiated tasks
β WAGOLL (What A Good One Looks Like) playscripts
β Playscript of A Christmas Carol
β Chapter 1 of A Christmas Carol
β Scaffolding planning sheets
β Stage photos to describe
β Differentiated checklists
β Starter grammar activities
β Links to videos, images, and websites
Lesson Overview / Structure:
β Lesson 1 β Introduction to playscripts: Students identify the key features of a playscript and act out a short scene.
β Lesson 2 β Planning a playscript: Students plan their playscript using stage directions and consider scene setting.
β Lesson 3 β Writing the playscript: Students write their own playscripts with a focus on dialogue and stage directions.
β Lesson 4 β Editing and refining: Students revise their playscripts based on feedback and self-assessment.
β Lesson 5 β Final performance: Students perform their playscripts in front of the class.
Why Itβs Useful:
β Supports creative writing and drama skills development
β Provides clear structure for writing playscripts
β Differentiated resources cater to a range of learning abilities
β Includes multimedia resources to enrich learning
β 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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