Speaking and Listening activity Starter 5-10 mins Ask pupils to select a line from a scene studied so far that they feel is particularly important or significant. Individually, pupils should imagine they are the character saying the line, and must decide on an appropriate use of voice. They should then consider their use of body language and facial expression to accompany the reading of the line. See and briefly discuss some examples. Teacher-led 10 mins Ask pupils to suggest what makes an effective piece of speaking and listening (voice, actions, use of space, effect on audience etc). The S+L Bank has 10 possible speaking and listening tasks. These cover activities for the triplets: explain/describe/narrate; explore/analyse/imagine, and discuss/argue/persuade. Select the activity or activities most appropriate for students and introduce it to the class (the bank includes activities needing varying amounts of space, group sizes and ability). Model how to prepare for the activity and explore the Diary section to introduce the idea of the nature of rehearsal. Development 20 mins Pupils plan, script and rehearse their work in groups. Call frequent pauses to hear feedback on group progress. The teacher could work with one group as a guided group for this development section of the lesson (additional time may be needed here). Plenary 20 mins Watch the speaking and listening performances. If possible, photograph freeze frames or video performances and watch them on an interactive whiteboard to structure evaluative, constructive feedback from the class. Target setting for the next speaking and listening activity. Extension activity for more able More able drama students could work at the same activities from the S+L bank , but take on a director’s role within the group or themselves create an additional speaking and listening bank for you to use again. Resources • Speaking and Listening Bank • If possible a digital camera/video camera/interactive whiteboard (These are not essential but will enable your class to evaluate work more effectively in the plenary) Stagework Links Trailer “Rehearsal”, | 
