Anti-Bullying Drama Unit
Using drama to explore bullying issues, giving pupils the opportunity to try out anti-bullying strategies.
Read more12 Tips for Learning Lines
Learning lines for plays or speeches is not always easy – here are twelve tips to help!
Read moreThought Tracking
In Thought-Tracking, characters in a freeze-frame speak thoughts and feelings aloud.
Read moreTeacher in Role
TEACHER IN ROLE Teacher in role is an invaluable technique for shaping the dramatic process and developing students’ learning. The teacher takes on a role related to a story or theme and sets up a dramatic situation for students to participate in. Why use it? The...Read moreStorytelling
Storytelling is one of the most compelling forms of dramatic and imaginative activity.
Read moreFreeze Frames
Freeze frames and still images can be used to communicate ideas, tell a story or bring images to life.
Read moreSpotlight
Spotlighting is a useful teaching technique for sharing improvised drama when you have divided the class into smaller groups. When it is time to show their work, ask all the groups to sit on the floor. Explain that you will walk around the room and as you get closer...Read moreRole Play
Role play is the ability to suspend disbelief by stepping into another character’s shoes.
Read moreNarration
Narration is a technique whereby one or more performers speak directly to the audience to tell a story, give information or comment on the action of the scene or the motivations of characters. Characters may narrate, or a performer who is not involved in the action...Read moreMarking the Moment
A drama strategy used to highlight a key moment in a scene or improvisation, using slow-motion, freeze-frames and more.
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