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English, Drama and Dance resources from Key Stage 3-5. Covering GCSE and A Level specifications.

English, Drama and Dance resources from Key Stage 3-5. Covering GCSE and A Level specifications.
The Hunger Games- Dystopian Lit SOW KS3
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The Hunger Games- Dystopian Lit SOW KS3

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12 lesson unit of work on Dystopian fiction, focusing on chapter one of the ‘Hunger Games’ series by Suzanne Collins. Designed for Key Stage 3 students preparing to study AQA GCSE English Literature and Language specifications. Develops skills in analysing texts and creative writing.
Creative Writing SOW AQA GCSE Language Section B
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Creative Writing SOW AQA GCSE Language Section B

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10 lessons plus exam practice, designed to support the AQA GCSE English Language specification. Students will develop their ability in areas including: sensory descriptions varied sentence starters Exciting and engaging openings Using different perspectives Showing, not telling Writing in different genres Being the examiner All lessons are combined on one PowerPoint presentation. There are 5 slides at the end with example exam-style questions to be used as revision
Comprehensive 12-week Drama Introduction Workbook
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Comprehensive 12-week Drama Introduction Workbook

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An Introduction to Drama workbook for KS3, although this could also be used with GCSE or even A Level students who need a refresher on the basics. The workbook covers 12 lessons, but could be padded out to last longer! It includes all required resources and comes with a handy teacher guide to help you plan out the lessons around the tasks. This pack includes: teaching students the stage map different types of theatre staging use of proxemics developing vocal and physical skills understanding power dynamics onstage creating convincing characters understanding the importance of set and props building characters from a picture rehearsing a monologue performance practice in pairs and small groups a final monologue writing challenge The teacher guide also outlines optional homework tasks for every week of the workbook, as well as giving step-by-step lesson outlines for every lesson.
Broadway Medley- show script
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Broadway Medley- show script

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A collection of Broadway classics and modern hits arranged as a cabaret performance for students to perform as an end-of-term show/ cabaret evening. Featured shows are: West Side Story Chicago Rent A Chorus Line Wicked Dear Evan Hansen Hamilton NO TRACKS PROVIDED
The Coronation- Creative Writing
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The Coronation- Creative Writing

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A one-off creative writing lesson to commemorate the coronation of King Charles III. Designed for KS3/4 students but could potentially be used with older or younger students too. Could be used in conjunction with a longer lesson after the coronation, or perhaps split into two, with students filling in the table for homework after watching the coronation and then completing the writing task in lesson.