Schemes of Work
Twice each term, Drama & Theatre publishes five online schemes of work written by experienced teachers and examiners, which are available exclusively to our Full Membership, Digital Membership and Schemes of Work subscribers. They cover Key Stages 2-5 across a variety of exam boards and specifications, providing indispensable content for your classroom teaching.
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SubscribeMusical theatre performance
KS 5 BTEC
This scheme is designed to meet the demands of the unit, to fulfil the potential of the learners and to allow a small number of staff, even just one, to put on a show that includes several numbers...
The Railway Children by E. Nesbit: A look at the book through drama
KS 2
E. Nesbit's The Railway Children has been enjoyed by generation after generation since it was published in 1906. Although perhaps most famous for the 1970 film adaptation, the novel itself presents...
Accidental Death of an Anarchist by Dario Fo: An introduction to the set text study
KS 5 A2
Using a practical approach, this scheme of work aims to explore the set text Accidental Death of an Anarchist in preparation for Section A or B of Component 3 of the Eduqas A level course. This scheme...
Developing movement skills
KS 5 BTEC
This unit is worth 10 credits and comprises 60 Guided Learning Hours. The unit could be covered over one term of 12 weeks with 4 hours of teacher contact time and an optional one hour rehearsal each...
A Great Adventure
KS 1 KS 2
This scheme of work invites primary school students on an adventure through space, time and fairy tale worlds, while also embarking on a journey of learning and self-discovery, through a series of...
Audio performance acting
KS 5
The aim and purpose of this unit is to develop acting and vocal skills for the specialist demands required for solo and ensemble audio performance. The unit can be delivered over two terms with two...
Oliver by Birgitta Sif
KS 2
Oliver is a book beautifully illustrated and written by Birgitta Sif. In this scheme of work, the overall aim is to explore the theme of ‘feeling different’ as, ironically, a common experience. It...
Devising using stimuli from a given decade: 1990s
KS 4 KS 5
This scheme uses articles, events, music, pictures, etc. from the 1990s as stimuli from which to devise original material. It is relevant for many new Drama & Theatre Studies exam specifications where...