Marlborough Gardens,
Upminster, Essex,
RM14 1SF
Tel 01708 225684
or 01708 229655
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Curriculum Yearbook

 


Drama

Aims for the Year
  • introduce basic skills, concepts and working approaches necessary for drama to take place such as communication, cencentration, co-operation and trust
  • respond to a variety of stimuli
  • look at different types of drama activities in a range of contexts
What we will do
  • introduction to drama
  • whole class and small group drama
  • focus on topics such as environment, racial discrimination, dance drama, script work
Assessment
  • pupils are assessed on
    • ability to adopt and sustain a variety of roles
    • understanding of drama form
    • ability to work effectively with others
    • ability to develop ideas in a challenging and creative way
Ways you can help
  • provide opportunities to go to the theatre
  • visit places where street theatre takes place eg Covent Garden
Keywords
improvisation body language
role play
frozen image
mime
teacher in role

facial expression
physical expression
thought tracking

monologue
evaluation
hot seating
gesture
freeze frame
role on the wall