KS3 Subject: Drama

What topics will you study in KS3 Drama?

Year 7:

• Introduction to Drama and Darkwood Manor (horror)
• ’Antigone’ by Sophocles
• ’The Tempest’ by Shakespeare

Year 8:

• The Party - Practical exploration of a short story
• ’Metamorphosis’ by Berkoff
• ’Lord of the Flies’ by Golding

Year 9:

• Genre (horror) and practical exploration of ’Strange Case of Dr Jekkyl and Mr Hyde’ by Stevenson
• ’Chalk Farm’ by Hurley and Taudevin
• ’The It’ by Franzmann

Do you have a reading list for this subject?

• The Tempest by Shakespeare
• Antigone by Sophocles (Don Taylor's adaptation)
• Metamorphosis by Berkoff
• Lord of the Flies by Golding
• Strange Case of Dr Jekkyl and Mr Hyde by Stevenson
• Chalk Farm by Hurley and Taudevin
• The It by Franzmann
• Our Generation by Blythe

How will you be assessed during the course?

At KS3, students are assessed every lesson on 6 DPR objectives judging: verbal contributions in class, groups and evaluations; creatng work with others; and performance.

How can you help your child excel in this subject?

In addition to monitoring the DPR judgements and ensuring your child completes their homework: Watching live theatre where possible (lots now easily accessible online); watching good films and TV!; helping them to learn their lines and encouraging students to attend drama clubs or youth theatre are good ways to help your child excel in this subject.