Drama Revision and Support
Knowledge Organisers for Drama can be found HERE
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Component 3 |
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What content does this cover? Understanding Drama (written exam 40%)
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What content does this cover? Devising Drama (practical exam and coursework 40%)
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What content does this cover? Texts in Practice (practical exam 30%)
theatrical skills to realise artistic intentions in live performance.
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How should I revise? Section A: 4 marks, multiple choice Have an understanding of the different roles within a theatre. Section B: 44 marks, four questions on a given extract from the set play chosen Thoroughly study Blood Brothers, ensuring that you know key scenes and characters from the perspective of being an actor or director. Pay attention to physical and vocal skills required, characters, plot, and dramatic techniques you would use in performance. Make notes on key scenes, characters, and any relevant quotes. Consider how the play can be interpreted in different ways. Section C: 32 marks, one question from a choice in three on live theatre evaluation Attend the live theatre production that we will watch as a class. Analyse the performance, considering staging, acting, design elements, and the overall impact on the audience. |
How should I revise? This requires rehearsing rather than devising so make sure you are regularly rehearsing with your group outside of lessons. If you have arranged a rehearsal, make sure you attend. Make sure you are filling in your devising booklet throughout the devising process so that you are preparing yourself well to write your devising log. When you have completed the performance exam, make sure that you are focussed during every lesson when completing the devising log. You are allowed to complete this at home too so make sure that you spend as much time as you can on it because it is worth 30% of your final mark! |
How should I revise? This requires rehearsing rather than devising so make sure you are regularly rehearsing with your group outside of lessons. If you have arranged a rehearsal, make sure you attend. Make sure you learn your lines quickly so that you can focus on your characterisation. Research around the play you have been given - find out about the context of the play and the playwright. |
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Key Revision Techniques: Complete past papers Create revision materials such as flashcards, mind maps, and summary notes to condense key information. Recap the feedback you receive from practice essays or answers. Answer exam questions under timed conditions to practice responding within the time frame. |
Key Revision Techniques: Rehearsal with your group |
Key Revision Techniques: Rehearsal with your group Learning Lines: Break It Down: Divide your lines into smaller sections or chunks. Focus on learning one section at a time before moving on to the next. Repeat and Rehearse: Repetition is key. Rehearse your lines regularly. The more you repeat them, the more familiar they become. Use different methods of repetition, such as speaking the lines aloud, writing them down, or creating flashcards. Understand the Context: Understand the context and meaning behind your lines. Knowing the purpose and emotion behind the words can make them easier to remember. |
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Resources All lesson slides and revision material are uploaded to Google Classroom for you to revise from. |
Resources All lesson slides and revision material are uploaded to Google Classroom for you to revise from. |
Resources All lesson slides and revision material are uploaded to Google Classroom for you to revise from. |
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Other useful resources How to revise to get a grade 9 |
Other useful resources |
Other useful resources |
