YEAR 8 SCHEME OF WORK – TERM 1
Skills and Stories
This is an extremely creative Scheme of Work where pupils are encouraged to think
imaginatively and use their voices and bodies inventively. Pupils explore different ways of
telling famous tales, often with comic results.
Cross-Curricular: English
Lesson 1:
Lesson 2:
Lesson 3:
Lesson 4:
Lesson 5:
Lesson 6:
Narration
Soundscapes
The Jabberwocky: A Group Effort
Line Stories
Revolting Rhymes - Retelling the Tale
Fairy Tale News
Overall Aims
 Pupils will work in various sized groups creatively
 Pupils will use a variety of texts as stimuli as well as devising their own work
 Pupils develop concentration and listening skills and learn to praise good practice
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this scheme of work pupils will:
 Pupils gain knowledge and understanding of narration, soundscapes and choral speaking
through rehearsal and performance
 Pupils will learn how to structure their Drama work and discover how imperative
organisational skills are to create good Drama.
 Pupils learn the technique of creating ‘line stories’ and perform one with confidence.
Skills
Improvisation
Working in pairs
Working in groups
Roleplay
Theatrical Conventions
Still Images
Using the space
Choral speaking
Performing
Narrating
Sustaining a character
Evaluation
Self-evaluation
Spontaneous Improvisation
Rehearsed Improvisation
Narration
Soundscapes
Line Stories
Small and large group performance
Evaluating others
Cross Curricular Links
English/Literacy
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YEAR 8 SCHEME OF WORK – TERM 1
Skills and Stories
Differentiation
 Display key words as part of the word bank
 Constantly refer to word bank on wall when introducing new vocabulary
 Select groups to ensure pupils have opportunities to work in groups of varying size and
ability
 Gifted and talented pupils encouraged to take on more challenging narration
 Differentiation is mainly by outcome as the tasks are performance based
Literacy
 General – development of subject specific vocabulary using word bank to reinforce
meaning and correct spelling
 Speaking and listening – taking part in a drama performance. Using the voice to convey
emotions. Being able to listen to others during groups work and respond to their work
appropriately
Numeracy
 Spatial awareness
Citizenship
 Working as part of a team
 Listening to and responding to other people’s opinions
 Using evaluation to aid development
 Health and safety – keeping the space safe and being responsible
SMSC
 Listening to and responding to other people’s opinions
 Pupils will listen to each other and offer support
 Pupils will encourage each other in their groups, watch others’ performances
respectfully and offer constructive criticism with sensitivity
 Pupils will develop their confidence in contributing ideas to a group as well as
performing to an audience
 Pupils will continue to develop a sense of self-control
 Pupils will experience working as a team as the whole class perform together
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