Revision for end of year exam
A series of practical, discussion and writing lessons with a close focus on the specific demands of each question on the GCSE paper.
Consolidate their understanding and appreciation of the set text/ live theatre productions. Refine their skills of description, explanation, analysis and evaluation of the ways in which theatre makers make choices to create meaning for an audience.
Continued study of the set text
As above
As above
Scripted Performance
Initial practical exploration of possible plays
Prepare for the “Texts in Practice” component
Summer
Coursework
Autumn
Spring Devising Drama • Performance in Spring Term during lesson time.
Summer •
Portfolio analysing the creative process and evaluating the final performance is due by mid June.
Suggested further reading and watching: All About Theatre – National Theatre (Walker books) We recommend pupils access as much online theatre as possible. Boys will be sent links to some good sources. Back stage tours for aspiring technicians and designers would be a great help too. https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/backstage
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