DRAMA

In this course pupils will look at what makes ‘You You’ and look at all the ways drama lets them express themselves. As this will be the first experience of drama many of the pupils will have had, we will discuss what is drama, how can it help us, and why is it important to warm up and cool down within the lessons. Pupils will explore how their bodies, and voices can be used to express how they are feeling.

Within level 2 pupils will use the skills from level 1 and build on them through the use of space, learning special awareness and how to find a space for themselves. Pupils will be shown that using the space you have to the fullest make’s tasks and drama activities easier. Pupils will use their imagination to transform their room and objects around them into different things and go on journeys around the world.

Now that pupils are familiar with how to express themselves and their own feeling, this level focuses on becoming a different character. Pupils will learn what makes a character and how we can use our voices, and our bodies to become someone or something else. Pupils will learn about how our voices and bodies can show emotion. As a class we will also look at projecting our voices and trying not to shout. Pupils will learn to embody different people and animals and create backstories for them that influences how they behave and talk.

During the final level of Drama for EYFS pupils will focus on team work. They will learn how to communicate with others around them, study verbal and non-verbal communication. Pupils will investigate what different support system (or teams) they have in different situations and explore varied scenarios to see who they would use in different circumstances. During this course pupils will also look at their first whole class drama piece so they can see how working as a team benefits them within Drama and is transferable to all aspects of school.

Throughout Drama Level 1 Keystage 1 pupils will learn what is meant by drama and how the skills learnt in these lessons can help with things outside of a school environment. Pupils will learn how to emote by using their voice, face, and body. Once they have learnt how to emote themselves pupils will look at reading emotions in others. During the final part of the half term pupils will learn about the technical names for the stage.

Now that pupils are familiar with the basics of Drama pupils will analyse scripts, write their own and discover if there is more than one way to interpret a script. While analysing scripts pupils will uncover why stage direction and directional notes can help interpret the script the correct way to help actors. Pupils will learn how to embody a character and that every character has a back story. Pupils will also look at translating non-traditional things, such as music or colours, and into a drama piece.

Presenting encompasses all of the skills they have learnt so far within their drama lessons. Pupils will go on to learn about the different types of presenting roles you can have, what presenters do and what they are responsible for, what traits are favourable to being a presenter and how different presenting roles require different things from their presenter. Pupils will take on different roles, write their own scripts and present a number of different things, from a news bulleting to a children's TV show.

Me and my community will have a close connection with the core theme within PHSE: Relationships. Pupils will look at different roles people have within their life and explore how they can change over time. Pupils will explore how families can be different from their own and act in different ways but still have the same values. Pupils will investigate what makes a good friend and how to recognise people emotions to help them, as well as simple ways to resolve arguments between friends positively.All of this will be achieved through roleplay, acting out scenarios and using the key skills from Levels 1-3.

In Drama Lite Level 5, pupils will develop their ability to present conflicts and resolutions within drama. Pupils will learn about the different types of bullying. Pupils will look at ways in which they be kind to others through drama. They will read the book ’Troll Stinks!’ by Jeanne Willis and Tony Ross, and use this as a springboard for practising role play, improvisations and group performances.

During this course, pupils will develop their ability to recreate a popular story through the use of different drama techniques. Pupils will delve deep into their understanding of the different characters in Matilda by practicing techniques such as paired improvisation, role play, thought tracking and miming.

Within this level pupils receive an introduction to drama and how it can benefit them throughout their lives, both in and outside of the school environment. Pupils will learn to have control over their movements and know that over or under exaggerated movements can mean that they are interpreted differently by your audience. Pupils will learn the names for the different parts of the stage, and learn how performing for an audience, and for camera require different skills.

Team work is key within level 2 pupils will begin to work on scripts and more rounded performances. Pupils will be given different scenes and have to decipher the right order to show that things can be interpreted differently. Pupils will take a deeper look into characterisation, how to embody a character and why characters have back stories. Pupils will begin to look at the different parts of scripts and see what other information can be discovered about the scene other than dialogue.

Presenting encompasses all of the skills they have learnt so far within their drama lessons. Presenting involves delivering different information to a range of different audiences. Through scenarios, role play and speechwriting pupils will learn how to become a presenter and the different qualities you must poses in different situations. Pupils will also learn how to use their bodies in an appropriate way for the types of information they are giving and for the perceived audience.

Pupils will learn how all of the skills they have accrued from levels 1,2, and 3 can help them with their relationships outside of school. Pupils will learn that all communities look different, every family looks different and that friendship groups may look different over time. Pupils will discover what common gestures they might use every day may mean something completely different in another culture or country.

During this course, pupils will develop their ability to present complex conflicts and resolutions within drama. Pupils will learn about the different types of bullying, and more specifically cyber bullying. Pupils will look at ways in which they can prevent and stop bullying through a series of exercises. Pupils will learn about mindfulness and ways in which they can keep their minds healthy and practise kindness towards each other. They will read the book ’Troll Stinks!’ by Jeanne Willis and Tony Ross, and use this as a springboard for practising role play, improvisations and partially scripted performances.

During this course, pupils will develop their ability to recreate a popular story through the use of different drama techniques. Pupils will delve deeper into their understanding of the characters by practising techniques such as persuasive props to exaggerate a character’s emotions, paired improvisation, role play, thought tracking and miming.