Drama — Year 7

 

Drama Overview

Term 3: War Horse

Students learn basic drama techniques and vocabulary through practical exploration of the play War Horse.

Students are assessed holistically across all AOs through their performance work, contributions to class discussions and peer and self assessment.

  • Spiritual
  • Moral
  • Social
  • Cultural
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Term 4: War Horse

Students learn basic drama techniques and vocabulary through practical exploration of the play War Horse.

Students are assessed holistically across all AOs through their performance work, contributions to class discussions and peer and self assessment.

  • Spiritual
  • Moral
  • Social
  • Cultural
Develop the individual:

Create a supportive community:

Term 1: Drama techniques

Students will learn how to use a variety of basic drama techniques to communicate meaning to an audience. They will work in groups to rehearse and perform their work and learn how to give constructive feedback.

Students are assessed holistically across all AOs through their rehearsal and performance work, contributions to class discussions and peer and self assessment.

  • Spiritual
  • Moral
  • Social
  • Cultural
Develop the individual:

Create a supportive community:

Term 2: Pantomime

Students will practically explore the genre of Pantomime. They will explore typical conventions including audience interaction and narration and work towards a performance to a primary school audience.

Students are assessed holistically across all AOs through their rehearsal and performance work, contributions to class discussions and peer and self assessment.

  • Spiritual
  • Moral
  • Social
  • Cultural
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Term 5: Exploration of form and style

Students will explore three styles of theatre: Physical Theatre, Mime and Greek theatre. They will develop the physical skill, control and precision of movement within a drama performance.

Students are assessed holistically across all AOs through their performance work, contributions to class discussions and peer and self assessment.

  • Spiritual
  • Moral
  • Social
  • Cultural
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Term 6: Playwriting

Students will learn how to devise a one act play. They will gain an understanding of how to structure a narrative, create interesting characters and engage an audience.

Students are assessed holistically across AOs through their contributions to class discussions and peer and self assessment.

  • Spiritual
  • Moral
  • Social
  • Cultural
Develop the individual:

Create a supportive community: