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YEAR 7 Darkwood Manor Concepts- Truth and Illusion/Perception. Learning Intentions and Outcomes- Students will reflect on the concepts of perception and truth and illusion in drama and theatre. They will work in a range of groupings as well as individually to explore to explore the ideas in the scheme and develop their foundation drama skills. MaD Week Half Term They will explore the development of character both in a written sense and through performance, considering all of the communication skills involved throughout the process. Focus of Assessment. Students can work imaginatively as part of a group directing others to improve and change the work. Commitment is focused and positive, emotional and social skills are evident. Students are able to create an appropriate credible character writing in role. Students can use vocal, physical and imaginative skills. Christmas Title: Greek Theatre - MYP Concepts- Communication, Structure, Orientation in Space and Time.

CNY Statement of Inquiry- In amny cultures, socities ad traditions, how something is communicated can be more important than what is communicated. Learning Intentions and Outcomes- Students will present an oral and visual presentation on the history and origins of Greek Theatre and will be introduced to some of the conventions of the Greek Chorus, the Protagonist and the use of the Ampitheatre. They will also create a visual storyboard of their intentions for a Easter Physical Theatre- MYP Concepts Communication, Innovation and Personal and Cultural Expression. Statement of Inquiry- Meaning can be ccommunicated to an audience in innovative ways and is influenced by personal and cultural experience. Learning Intentions and Outcomes- the students will explore different innovative practitioners and work in an expressive and creative way to devise an original piece of physical theatre reflecting on the personal and cultural expression visible in their work.

YEAR 8 Fairy Stories- Little Red Riding Hood Concepts- Aesthetic and Form. Stereotypes Learning Intentions- Students will be introduced to a stripped down physical approach and self narration techniques. Students will work as a democratic ensemble.

YEAR 9 Too Much punch For Judy by mark Wheeler, introducing Brecht. Concepts- Choice, cause and effect. Learning Intentions and Outcomes. Students will be introduced to the theorist Brecht through exploring the play Too Muc Punch for Judy. Students will be introduced to

Focus of Assessment- Practical focusing on Space, Voice, Movement.

didactic and documentary theatre and alientaion devices. They will be able to use a range of

Aladdin- A Potted Pantomime. Concepts- Origins and Traditions. MaD Week Half Term Learning Intentions and Outcomes. Students will research about the origins of the tradition Pantomime and deliver a presentation on their findings in a small group. They will also work in a small group to develop a short scene from Aladdin with appropriate movement and characterisation using some elements of pantomime.

these skills and techniques to explore character, theme and issue. Students will be able to develop ideas for script writitng through role play and create writing in role. MaD Week Half Term Focus of Assessment- A written writing in role duologue. The creation of a credible role physically and in a written sense. The use of posture and gestures to show a range of characters. Riot- devising from a script.

Focus of Assessment- I can articulate the origins of theatre including Greek Theatre, Pantomime,

Concepts- Oppression, Morality.

and Commedia through to Elizabethan and Contemporary Theatre. I can control my movement on stage and use the appropriate pace, flow and dynamic of energy. I can respond to others on stage and engage the audience appropriatel. Christmas Trainers- Using the play Trainers as a stimulus, the students will go through the process of devising a short didactic piece of drama. Concepts- What is consumerism and what part do we play in it? Learning Intentions and Outcomes- Students will be able to resond to a text stimulus CNY to explore the issues of abuses in sweatshops. Focus of Assessment- Students will be assessed on how effective they are in using a small range of didactic devises and concventions. conventions.

Learning Intentions and Outcomes. Students will work as an ensemble to deconstruct a play text and use itas a structure for their own collaborative devising work. Focus of Assessment- Journalling of Process and Practical Performance. Christmas Commedia del arte- Introduction to the tradition of Commedia, the characters and conventions. Concepts- Origins/Comedy. Learning Intentions and Outcomes. Students will learn about the origins of Commedia CNY the characters and conventions, these will be applied to a short script- Alota Chocolate for performance. Assessment Students will apply their practical skill to a scene in the play for practical performance, focusing on staging for an audience. The White Rose- Devising from Verbatim and True Facts. Concepts- Structure. Learning Intentions. Students will learn about the The White Rose Movement and work with verbatim to structure their own devised work with a younger audience in mind. Easter They will work as a collaborative group to create an ensemble piece using a range of Brechtian devices and conventions to alienate their audience and distance the viewer. Focus of Assessment- A practical performance piece which employs the GCSE Edexcel criteria as the measure of success. Scene Study. Taking on the Role of Director, Actor and Ensemble Member. Concepts- How can we fond creative outcomes through logical systems. Learning Intentions and Outcomes. Through being led through a series of structured, systematic exercises the student will then independantly work in a pair to perform a short scene from a scripted play. Focus of Assessment- Practical Performance.

Hamlet- Elizabethan Theatre Concepts- Origins/Traditions Learning Intentions and Outcomes. Students will research into the historical context of Shakespeare and the Elizabethan Theatre. Easter They will cover such aspects of Shakespeare's birthplace, the plays, the London Period, the Globe Theatre and famous productions of Hamlet. Students will be able to present their knowledge in effective communication and rapport with the audience. They will watch and learn the plot overview of Hamlet, exploring the charcacters and motivations. Focus of Assessment- The presentation of the opening scene of Hamlet and the final scene in small groups focusing on specific drama skills. The presentation in small groups is also assesseed.