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The Drama Formula is an easy way to remember how to write about a performer's use of voice or movement in Drama. Many students fall into the trap of simply relaying part of the answer - but using this "formula" helps them to understand that greater detail is needed. This short video explains the Drama … Continue reading The Drama Formula
Quizlet is an app/web site where you can join in, or create your own quizzes. The best thing about this is that the user can access the quiz as a learning tool, a match the answer quiz or as flashcards when trying to understand or memorise the content. Even better are the knowledge tests which … Continue reading Drama Quizlets
This "tablemat" is best when printed large - at least A3 in size. Each group can have their own copy and use it to note down when discussing and planning their use of design concepts. This encourages groupwork as they have to cooperate to complete it. It also prompts them to read/use appropriate terminology. The … Continue reading DESIGN CONCEPTS TABLEMAT
This "tablemat" is best when printed large - at least A3 in size. Each group can have their own copy and use it to note down their initial ideas, and then start to develop them. This encourages groupwork as they have to cooperate to complete it. Some key information is printed around the perimeter of … Continue reading DRAMA STIMULUS TABLEMAT
I put this short booklet together a few years ago to help pupils understand some of the key ideas in the design process. In terms of the Drama work we do, pupils spend a lot of time devising, rehearsing and performing - but they have always been expected to add to their performances by using … Continue reading Design Concepts in Drama
A collection of 10 Drama Quizzes which cover a wide range of subjects relevant to secondary school pupils. Click on each image for a downloadable pdf version. Stagecraft Voice and Movement Form and Structure Genre Conventions Status, Dramatic Irony, Venue, Target Audience Areas of the Stage and Staging Performance Concepts Design Concepts Purpose and Message
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