Download Year 7 Drama Curriculum Overview

drama- Year 7
In year 7 pupils will develop a range of skills through the medium of drama. Exploring a
variety of issues, they will learn how to perform confidently, communicate with others and
develop life-long social skills such as cooperation and communication. Through role-play
they will explore their own beliefs and opinions whilst developing understanding and
empathy towards others. Pupils will also learn to enjoy drama and theatre as an art form,
through script reading and the appreciation of the work of others.
Topics Covered
Term 2
Term 1
Introduction to drama skills
Through practical activities,
pupils will learn key drama
skills including:
 The 3Cs –
cooperation, control
and confidence
 mime skills
 vocal skills
 Drama techniques
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Bullying
 acting techniques
 exploring an issue
 shaping drama
 evaluating
 characterisation
 developing empathy
 reading and
understanding a
script
December
Evacuees
 Developing
performance skills
 mime
 using drama to
explore history
 developing use of
drama techniques
 effective use of
rehearsal
 improvisation
 tableaux
 whole class
improvisation
Term 3
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
by William Shakespeare
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Physical Theatre
 developing and
creating drama
 physical theatre skills
 devising for a specific
audience
 using drama
mediums to
communicate with an
audience
Assessment/Exams Information
March
Practical assessment - group
performance
script reading skills
understanding
Shakespeare’s
language
developing skills in
performing comedy
June
Written assessment – writing Practical assessmentin role
performing Shakespeare
Homework
Pupils will be given homework every 4-6 lessons. This will include research, learning lines,
researching our topic, observing others or sourcing costumes and props.
Literacy
Learning key drama
vocabulary and using it
correctly when evaluating
Cross curricular
Literacy
Writing in role. Monologue
Literacy
Exploring and speaking
Shakespeare’s language.
drama.
Numeracy
Mental arithmetic.
Timings using the analogue
clock.
Numeracy
Any arising numeracy needs
will be addressed as
appropriate.
Numeracy
Rhythm and meter in
Shakespeare’s verse.
PSHCE
PSHCE
PSHCE
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begin to develop creativity
and imagination within a
drama context
group cooperation and
collaboration
respect the feelings and
values of others
exploration of the moral
dilemmas and ethical issues
Understand the cultural
differences within sections of
society/eg. Teenagers and
teachers
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Respect and values of others
the decisions faced by those
involved in the ww2.
group work in a range of
group sizes inc small group
and whole class
the cultural norms of 1939 inc.
music and pastimes/games
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Life and culture in
Shakespearian England
exploration of the
supernatural and related
belief
the moral dilemmas of the
characters group w
enjoying physical theatre as a
creative and imaginative art
form that stimulates the
imagination
Additional Support:
Any pupils wanting to arrange extra-rehearsal/practise can do so at lunchtime or after
school by arrangement with their drama teacher
Extra-curricular/Enrichment:
Pupils are invited to attend drama club or take part in our school production. Well shortly be
offering pupils the opportunity to take LAMDA performance exams.