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Games & Activities
You will probably recognise some of the games & activities, which is great.
A few have got a new twist and variations to try, while others have been adapted for online use.
Remember to keep in touch. Let us know how things go and new ideas you may have.
Energise, practice drama skills, actively teach Key Competencies or just have fun
The games & activities are listed in alphabetical order.
In each section you will find a quick note on how a game or activity could be useful, if its team orientated, needs equipment or can be used online.
I am not claiming these games to be mine, they have come from many sources over the years.
What game shall we play?
Game Chooser PowerPoints come with a selection of games ready to go.
Teach the games on the PowerPoint as you go or before you start.
The games are not to complex and focus on the use of body and working with others. Some games have been simplified from the original version.
There are new games plus many of from the Year 1 - 3 starters. Some complexity may have been added to them.
The games focus on teamwork, some creative thinking, voice, body and movement.
All Drama Techniques are reinforced in some way through the games and activities in the starters.
There are old favourites and games not included in the other levels.
Drama Skills
Listed are 7 key skills in drama, but are useful in any classroom.
Remember to ask the students what are they practicing before or during a game. Just like in Mathematics, the games are fun but they have a purpose.
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Drama Conventions
Just like in any subject there are established ways of working. In drama these are called conventions and can be broken down into three areas; performance (to help structure a drama), development (to help expand ideas), technical (lighting, sound, costume, etc).
Key Competencies
A lot of games will cover all of the key competencies at once. This list considers which key competency a game might highlight the best. Of course it is important to facilitate discussion around what you want to highlight with your students.
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Game Charts
Game Charts are to help you find games and activities that will support a drama skill, key competency or drama convention you want the students to practice.