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Looking for a whizzpoppingly wonderful collection of plays for your whole class? Want some ready-made, delumptious lesson plans to accompany them? Biffsquiggled at the thought of how to stage these pieces?
Well, look no further because this is a scrumdiddlyumptious selection of David Wood's plays; paired with all the information and materials you need to use them in class or on stage, edited by Paul Bateson, an experienced primary-level drama teacher.
The plays create worlds that trigger children's imaginations as well as entertain them, make them think as well as make them laugh, and open their minds to new ideas and the power of storytelling through theatre.
Plays included are:
The Gingerbread Man
The See-Saw Tree
The BFG
Save the Human
Mother Goose's Golden Christmas
This book also contains a new foreword by David Wood.
List of contents
Foreword by David Wood
Introduction about the use of Drama across the curriculum
The Plays:
The Gingerbread Man
The See-Saw Tree
The BFG
Save the Human
Mother Goose's Golden Christmas
Before each play there are introductions containing:
Age range, running time, cast numbers
Cast list with lead roles / dual roles / opportunities for extension or ensemble
Character notes including costume suggestions
Music / SFX notes
After each play there are:
Notes on rehearsal activities / tasks
Extracts and short activities
Sample lesson plan(s) for use across wider curriculum E.G. Geography, Literacy, SMSC
About the author
David Wood is an actor, composer, producer, director, lyric writer, magician, author and playwright, writing and directing a string of theatre hits, all for children, including stage adaptations of well-known books. The Times described him as 'the national children's dramatist'. He was awarded an OBE in 2004 for his services to literature and drama.Paul Bateson studied Acting at Bretton Hall College (University of Leeds) in 2002-2005 and since 2008 has been a Drama teacher promoting values led education. He has been lead teacher for Drama, and Citizenship, and devised a blended curriculum for Year7. In 2015 he completed an MA (Education) with a focus on dramatic technique – 'Mantle of the expert'
His work with teachers includes speaking at international conferences, workshop and keynote for ITT / NQT for Wakefield and Barnsley providers, and as a tutor with Drama and English PGCE students at University of Huddersfield.
Paul is pleased to be in residence at Castleford Park Junior Academy working with teachers to develop a story based curriculum through a programme of evolving CPD.
He works in the creative arts as a practitioner for Leeds Playhouse and Grimm & Co. in Rotherham.
Paul sits on the board of directors of Long Division Festival, Wakefield, and is Education Development Manager for their work with young people. #YoungTeam 2019, their pilot programme was a triumph, and in 2020-21 the education offer is expanding.
He writes articles for TES, Drama and Theatre Magazine, Hopscotch Education, and Independent Thinking Press; and is pleased now to be working alongside Bloomsbury Press as well.
Paul writes poetry and plays and wrote his first full length play, commissioned by Creative Wakefield for Wakefield Wordfest 2020.
His work with teachers and students, adults and young people, and his creative output – focuses on creative and kindness, with candid honesty.
Through innovative and imaginative projects inside and outside the classroom; Paul's mission is to provide meaningful cultural experiences for all people regardless of situation.
Above all he is a do-er and a dreamer.
Summary
Looking for a whizzpoppingly wonderful collection of plays for your whole class? Want some ready-made, delumptious lesson plans to accompany them? Biffsquiggled at the thought of how to stage these pieces?
Well, look no further because this is a scrumdiddlyumptious selection of David Wood's plays; paired with all the information and materials you need to use them in class or on stage, edited by Paul Bateson, an experienced primary-level drama teacher.
The plays create worlds that trigger children's imaginations as well as entertain them, make them think as well as make them laugh, and open their minds to new ideas and the power of storytelling through theatre.
Plays included are:
The Gingerbread Man
The See-Saw Tree
The BFG
Save the Human
Mother Goose's Golden Christmas
This book also contains a new foreword by David Wood.
