4 Theatre preparation (Comp 3) The ability to consider relevant aspects of theatre for analysis and evaluation purposes Students collate a list of questions as a group that could be answered to form a structured review/ evaluation of the production being seen Specification knowledge and understanding points SAMs for written exam Whiteboard/PC to collate the questions A planned theatre visit 5 Theatre visit review (Comp 3) To reflect on own experience as an audience member To understand the processes and practices used in the production Individual students to present evaluations Group plenary Programme notes Production reviews 6 Introducing the complete performance text from list A (Comp 3) To understand how to approach the text as a theatre maker Discussion to identify key aspects of the text Workshop to explore the text in practice Copies of the chosen text 7 Exploring the complete performance text from list A (Comp 3) To understand how to approach the text as a theatre In small groups, students create and perform a five-minute version of the work, to show to each other Performance space Selection of costumes/ props 8 Exploring the complete performance text from list A (Comp 3) To understand how to realise the text as a theatre Students explore in detail an extract from the performance text Extracts from the text Rehearsal space
9 Exploring the complete performance text from list A (Comp 3) To understand how to realise the text as a theatre maker Students explore in detail a different extract from the performance text Extracts from the text Rehearsal space 10 Exploring the complete performance text from list A (Comp 3) To further understand how to realise the text as a theatre maker Students focus on a character from the text to bring to life Group presentations on their interpretation of this character Extracts from the text Rehearsal space 11 Exploring the complete performance text from list A (Comp 3) To further understand how to realise the text as a theatre Students focus on a design element that they would use to bring an extract from the text to life Group presentations on these design elements Extracts from the text Studio space 12 Presenting the portfolio (Comp 1) To understand how to build a portfolio of process evidence Group plenary Portfolios Key statements from the specification Exemplars 13 Introducing practitioners (Comp 1) To understand the key developments and approaches made by the chosen practitioner A practical workshop exploring the work of the selected practitioner Notes on the practitioner and signposts for further study Selection of props, costumes, music, script extracts etc.
14 Introducing exploration of a text (Comp 1) To understand how to bring a text to life for an audience Working in small groups, students take an extract from a performance text and explore how to bring the scene to life Studio/performance 15 Exploring an extract in light of a practitioner (Comp 1) To understand how to bring a text to life for an audience Students develop ideas about how to bring the extract to life using the work of the practitioner and perform the extract to the rest of the class Studio/performance Recording equipment 16 Presenting the portfolio (Comp 1) To understand how to build a portfolio of process evidence To understand how assessment criteria/descriptors apply to your work Mini informal presentations of the portfolio so far Improving the portfolio Portfolios The specification The Assessment Objectives (AOs) The A level assessment grids Recording equipment 17 Devising (Comp 1) To understand how to devise a group performance Recap on devising skills Practical session on effective use of stimulus materials Studio/performance space 18 Devising (Comp 1) To understand how to devise using a key extract of a performance text as a stimulus Discussion of the extract selected Students structure the scene Studio/performance space 19 Devising (Comp 1) To understand how to use the work of a practitioner to inform the devising process Discussion of the practitioner and their tools, techniques and influences Studio/performance space
29 Devising (Comp 1) To understand how to analyse and evaluate performance work Students complete portfolio Portfolios The specification The Assessment Objectives (AOs) The A level assessment grids 30 Devising (Comp 1) To understand how to analyse and evaluate their performance work Students complete portfolio Portfolios The specification The Assessment Objectives (AOs) The A assessment grids 31 Text A revisited (Comp 3) To understand how to develop and realise work for performance as a theatre maker Recap (discussion and practical work) on what the initial explorations covered focusing on aspects of performer work Studio/performance space 32 Text A revisited (Comp 3) To understand how to develop and realise work for performance as a theatre maker (discussion and practical work) on what the initial explorations covered focusing on aspects of designer work Studio/performance space 33 Mock exam preparation and revision (Comp 3) To understand how to use to support exam performance Students prepare theatre evaluation Copies of Appendix 2: Live Theatre Evaluation notes form
34 Mock exam preparation and revision (Comp 3) To understand how to approach the exam question Students write responses to sample questions Previous papers/SAMs 35 Mock examination To meet the expectation of the exam Exam practice Exam conditions, as required Year 2 Week Content coverage Learning outcomes Exemplar activities Exemplar materials and resources 1 Introducing the complete performance text from list B (Comp 3) To understand how to approach the text as a theatre maker Discussion to identify key aspects of the text Workshop to explore the text in practice Studio/performance space 2 Exploring the complete performance text from list B (Comp 3) To understand how to approach the text as a theatre maker In small groups, students create and perform a version of the work, to show to each other Performance space Selection of costumes/props 3 Exploring the complete performance text from list B (Comp 3) To understand how to realise the text as a theatre maker Practical exploration of the text Studio/performance space
10 Theatre visit preparation (Comp 3) The ability to consider relevant aspects of theatre for analysis and evaluation purposes Students revisit and refine the groups theatre review form Specification knowledge and understanding points Proforma from specification A planned theatre visit 11 Theatre visit review (Comp 3) To reflect on own experience as an audience member To understand the processes and practices used in the production Individual students present their evaluations Group plenary Programme notes 12 Monologues/ duologues (Comp 2) To understand how to select a monologue and duologue performance or design from a key extract Introduction of new performance texts/key extracts Students explore the texts/extracts to find suitable monologues/duologues Texts Studio/performance space 13 Monologues/ duologues (Comp 2) To understand how to develop a monologue and duologue performance or design from a key extract Exploration and rehearsal of monologues/duologues Extract Studio/performance 14 Monologues/ duologues (Comp 2) To understand creative intentions Rehearsal of monologues/duologues Studio/performance space 15 Monologues/ duologues (Comp 2) To understand creative intentions Rehearsal of monologues/duologues (performance to examiner in week 24) Studio/performance space
16 Group text performance (Comp 2) To understand how to select an extract from a text for performance or design Introduction of new performance texts/key extracts Students explore the texts/extracts to find suitable extracts Texts Studio/performance space 17 Group text performance (Comp 2) To understand how to develop a group performance Exploration and rehearsals of group piece Extract Studio/performance space 18 Group text performance (Comp 2) To understand creative intentions Exploration and rehearsals of group piece Studio/performance space 19 Group text performance (Comp 2) To understand creative intentions Rehearsals of group piece Studio/performance 20 text performance (Comp 2) To understand creative intentions Rehearsals of piece Studio/performance 21 Group text performance (Comp 2) To understand creative intentions Rehearsals of group piece Studio/performance space 22 Group text performance (Comp 2) To understand creative intentions Rehearsals of group piece Studio/performance space
23 Group text and monologue/duologue performance (Comp 2) To understand creative intentions rehearsal of group piece Tech rehearsals of group piece Dress rehearsal of monologue/duologue Tech rehearsals of monologue/duologue Studio/performance space 24 text and monologue/duologue performance (Comp 2) To realise artistic intentions in performance Performance to visiting examiner Performance space Technical support Production elements Recording equipment 25 Revision of production selected to evaluate for exam purposes (Comp 3) To understand the expectations of the exam Discussion and note taking Programme from live theatre production 26 Revision of performance text from list B (Comp 3) To understand the expectations of the exam Discussion Text surgery Copies of text Any recordings of relevant work 27 Revision of performance text from list B (Comp 3) To understand the expectations of the exam Practise questions Previous papers/SAMs
28 Revision of performance text from list A (Comp 3) To understand the expectations of the exam Discussion Text surgery Copies of text Any recordings of relevant work 29 Revision of performance text from list A (Comp 3) To understand the expectations of the exam Practise questions Previous papers/SAMs 30 Final preparation of theatre evaluation notes for the exam (Comp 3) To understand how to use the notes effectively in the exam Students prepare the points to be included Students write a final draft of the 500 words allowed Copies of appendix 2: Live Theatre Evaluation notes form 31 Exam preparation and revision (Comp 3) To understand the expectations of the exam Students sit elements of a previous Discuss Previous papers/SAMs 32 Exam preparation and revision (Comp 3) To understand the expectation of the exam Students ‘model’ responses and review their exam preparations Previous papers/SAMs 33 External examination To meet the expectation of the exam Students complete the external examination Exam conditions as required