Mission Statement
Please take a look at what pupils will be learning and how they will be assessed in this subject this term.
Year 7
What will my child be learning this term?
– Introduction to Drama; pupils are introduced to acting skills to build foundations for future topics. Pupils also learn how to work together effectively.
– Darkwood Manor; pupils respond creatively to a fictional house: learning about physical theatre, mood and atmosphere.
How will my child be assessed this term?
– Baseline practical assessment
– Devising practical assessment
– Cumulative assessment
What will my child be learning this term?
– Storytelling, pupils will be exploring how stories can be told onstage through a practical exploration of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
– Working with Script, pupils will learn the conventions of a script, how to block and stage scenes with dialogue.
How will my child be assessed this term?
– Pupils perform a devised duologue inspired by Narnia and group scripted scenes.
– Cumulative Assessment focuses on performance skills and costume design.
What will my child be learning this term?
– Hansel and Gretel; pupils will be exploring the plot, characters and design of the play applying the performance style of Kneehigh Theatre.
How will my child be assessed this term?
– Pupils perform a scripted performance in the style of Kneehigh Theatre.
– End of year written exam.
Year 8
What will my child be learning this term?
– Macbeth; pupils will study Shakespeare and the play Macbeth. They will rehearse and perform key scenes, and also have the opportunity to devise their own performances based around the development of key characters.
How will my child be assessed this term?
– Scripted practical assessment
– Devising practical assessment
– Cumulative assessment.
What will my child be learning this term?
– History of Theatre; pupils will be exploring how theatre has developed over the centuries including the varying styles and techniques.
– Pupils will also learn about performance spaces and theatres for each period in time.
– Pupils will explore the history of the English Language, develop non-fiction writing skills and explore modern poetry.
How will my child be assessed this term?
– Pupils perform a Greek choral ode based Greek Gods and Goddesses and a group Melodrama performance.
– Cumulative Assessment focuses on performing Greek Theatre.
What will my child be learning this term?
– The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time; pupils will be exploring the plot, characters and design of the play applying the performance style of Frantic Assembly.
How will my child be assessed this term?
– Pupils perform a scripted performance in the style of Frantic Assembly.
– End of year written exam.
Year 9
What will my child be learning this term?
– Basics of GCSE Drama.
– Practical exploration of key components that make up the GCSE course including acting and technical elements.
– Whitewall High.
– Practical exploration of characters, script and devising using ‘Teechers’ as a stimulus.
How will my child be assessed this term?
– Devising practical assessment (responding to stimulus).
– Devising practical assessment (responding to text).
– Cumulative assessment.
What will my child be learning this term?
– Blood Brothers; pupils will practically explore the play Blood Brothers as an actor, director and designer.
How will my child be assessed this term?
– Performance work of two moments from the play.
– Written practice of Section A questions
What will my child be learning this term?
– Antigone VS Antigone & Live Theatre: pupils will be comparing two interpretations of the play (NT vs Splendid).
– Reviewing live theatre is introduced as pupils also watch and review the National Theatre performance of the play.
How will my child be assessed this term?
– Scripted performance from Antigone.
– End of year exam.
Year 10
What will my child be learning this term?
– Practitioners: pupils will investigate a range of Drama practitioners to deepen their knowledge of theatrical styles and conventions.
How will my child be assessed this term?
– An assessment on Brecht – Devising practical
– Assessment on Frantic Assembly – Devising practical
– Cumulative assessment
What will my child be learning this term?
– Approaches to Devising: pupils will be working in a groups and will explore the devising process to create an original piece of Drama.
How will my child be assessed this term?
– Pupils will have a scratch performance and final performance piece.
– Accompanying written practice portfolio.
What will my child be learning this term?
– Consolidating your knowledge of Blood Brothers: pupils will revisit key aspects of the performance text and develop a deeper understanding of the themes.
How will my child be assessed this term?
– Pupils will have a scripted performance from Blood Brothers.
– End of year exam.
Year 11
What will my child be learning this term?
– Devising Drama Unit; pupils will work in groups and respond to one of ten stimuli chosen by the exam board. They will research, rehearse and refine to create a performance which is marked by their teacher.
– Pupils also create a portfolio to support their learning.
How will my child be assessed this term?
– NEA, Devising Drama Exam
What will my child be learning this term?
– Presenting and Performing Texts; working in groups pupils will prepare for their scripted exam.
How will my child be assessed this term?
– Scripted Exam and accompanying concept proforma.
What will my child be learning this term?
– Drama Performance and Response; Blood Brothers and Live Theatre revision for written exam.
How will my child be assessed this term?
– Pupils will complete a Written GCSE examination.
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Question?
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