Contemporary Theatre Cookbook: Scheme of Work for KS3 Drama
A seven-lesson scheme of work using food metaphors to simplify the techniques of theatre practitioners including Emma Rice and The Paper Birds. Goes beyond traditional teaching methods to stir up creativity and provide a fresh way to inspire and engage students in contemporary theatre.
- Begin with the Preparation to introduce the practitioner and set the context.
- Use Kitchen Essentials (Starter) to warm up your students.
- Dive into Cooking the Story (Activity) for hands-on, immersive learning.
- End with a Tasting Session (Plenary) to celebrate students’ creations and encourage constructive feedback.
- Stretch learning with Chef’s Special (Extension Task).
- Detailed plans, including starters, mains, plenaries and homeworks – pick up and teach
- Ready-made student worksheets and handouts – no preparation needed
- Peer- and self-review opportunities – develop key assessment skills
- Carefully structured lessons with multiple activities to maximise engagement
- A final assessed performance allowing students to showcase their achievements
Drama skills developed: devising, physical theatre, immersive techniques, vocal expression, using props, sound, lighting… and more!
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