CURRICULUM CONTEXT The exercises included in this resource pack can be used when teaching elements of the National Curriculum specifications in English (Drama) and Citizenship at Key Stages 3&4 as well as with GCSE and A Level specifications in Drama and Theatre Studies.
English@ KS3&4 4) To participate in a range of drama activities and to evaluate their own and others' contributions, pupils should be taught to:
a. use a variety of dramatic techniques to explore ideas, issues, texts and meanings b. use different ways to convey action, character, atmosphere and tension when they are scripting and performing in plays [for example, through dialogue, movement, pace]
Citizenship @KS3&4 2.1
Critical thinking and enquiry Pupils should be able to:
a. engage with and reflect on different ides, opinions, beliefs and values when exploring topical and controversial issues and problems b. research, plan and undertake enquiries into issues and problems using a range of information and sources c. analyse and evaluate sources used, questioning different values, ideas and viewpoints and recognising bias d. evaluate different viewpoints, exploring connections and relationships between viewpoints and actions in different contexts (from local to global) 3)
Range and Content i. the changing nature of UK society, including the diversity of ideas, beliefs, cultures, identities, traditions, perspectives and values that are share
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