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Which subject	Drama
What topic	Eduqas GCSE Component 1
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 10
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Lesson plan

Topic

Eduqas GCSE Component 1

Objectives

• Understand the components of the Eduqas GCSE drama specification.
• Develop collaboration skills through group work.
• Analyse and reflect on the importance of the design elements in performance.
• Prepare for the practical application of learned concepts in future performances.

Materials

• Eduqas GCSE Drama specification document
• A whiteboard and markers
• Printed worksheets covering key concepts
• Audio/visual equipment for displaying performance clips
• Pens and paper for note-taking

Grade/Age Group

Year 10

Subject

Drama

Class Size

20 students

Lesson Length

30 minutes

National Curriculum Correspondence

This lesson aligns with the national curriculum for Drama by focusing on performance knowledge, collaboration within ensemble work, and understanding the evaluative aspects of drama.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Eduqas GCSE	5 mins	Brief overview of the Eduqas GCSE Drama specification. Highlight key components that will be covered in the course.
2	Group Discussion	10 mins	Divide students into small groups. Each group discusses their understanding of the design elements (set, lighting, sound, costumes) in drama.
3	Group Presentations	5 mins	Each group shares their key points from the discussion. Ensure each group has a chance to speak without lengthy individual presentations.
4	Video Analysis	5 mins	Show clips from a past Eduqas performance focusing on proposed design elements. Discuss observations as a class.
5	Reflection and Wrap-Up	3 mins	Lead a class reflection on the day's lesson. Ask students to note down one thing they learned about the Eduqas specification and its elements.
6	Homework Explanation	2 mins	Explain the homework: read a section of the specification and write a short reflection (no presentation required).

Homework

• Read the specified section from the Eduqas GCSE Drama specification.
• Write a short reflection (200 words) on how the components discussed in class might affect their performance work.
• Submit via the class Google Classroom by the end of the week.

Lesson script