Playwriting workshops as part of the devising process Edexcel Through whole-class observation

Through whole-class observation

Preparing to see a production of a show without access to the script

Explored a range of comic situations and characters

While it is clear that the play’s themes and concepts can be highlighted through non-naturalistic approaches to technical and design aspects

Ortensio and Florindo for the male characters and Isabella

Playwriting workshops as part of the devising process Edexcel Through whole-class observationThe aim of this scheme of work is to provide an alternative way of approaching devising work for the Edexcel A2 Unit 3 based on playwriting tools. The scheme has been influenced by participation in the New Views playwriting project for 15 19 year olds at the National Theatre, run by Mark Londesborough (Secondary Education Co ordinator) where teachers are trained to support students writing their own plays. The same approach is suitable for Edexcel