SOAP OPERA 4-WEEK DRAMA SCHEME OF WORK
Bring the drama, secrets, relationships and cliffhangers of the soap-opera world into your classroom without spending hours planning! This ready-to-use 4-week scheme of work gives busy drama teachers a clear, structured sequence of practical lessons designed to get students performing, improvising and developing engaging characters from the very first session.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
4 structured lesson plans covering a complete four-week Soap Opera unit
Soap-opera character archetypes including the strong woman, Jack-the-lad, young couple, feisty young female, troublesome oldie, grandparent figure and boss figure
Character-based improvisation activities designed to develop relationships, conflict and dramatic storytelling
Vocal warm-up games to build confidence, expression and vocal performance skills
Physical warm-up games exploring movement, status and physicality
Practical acting activities that keep students active, creative and engaged
Conflict and relationship exercises to help students create believable soap-opera drama
Reflection and plenary questions for consolidating learning at the end of each lesson.