| Term 3 | War Horse | |
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| Students learn basic drama techniques and vocabulary through practical exploration of the play War Horse. |
| Assessment: Students are assessed holistically across all AOs through their performance work, contributions to class discussions and peer and self assessment. | Key Words and Terms |
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| Term 4 | War Horse | |
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| Students learn basic drama techniques and vocabulary through practical exploration of the play War Horse. |
| Assessment: Students are assessed holistically across all AOs through their performance work, contributions to class discussions and peer and self assessment. | Key Words and Terms |
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| Term 1 | Drama techniques | |
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| 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. |
| Assessment: Students are assessed holistically across all AOs through their rehearsal and performance work, contributions to class discussions and peer and self assessment. | Key Words and Terms |
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| Term 2 | Pantomime | |
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| 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. |
| Assessment: Students are assessed holistically across all AOs through their rehearsal and performance work, contributions to class discussions and peer and self assessment. | Key Words and Terms |
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| Term 5 | Exploration of form and style | |
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| 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. |
| Assessment: Students are assessed holistically across all AOs through their performance work, contributions to class discussions and peer and self assessment. | Key Words and Terms |
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| Term 6 | Playwriting | |
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| 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. |
| Assessment: Students are assessed holistically across AOs through their contributions to class discussions and peer and self assessment. | Key Words and Terms |
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