Junk, by Melvin Burgess, adapted for stage by John Retallack Edexcel AS dramatic structure and characterisation can

dramatic structure and characterisation can be interpreted and realised in performance

although you (as a teacher) would need to have some familiarity with the script

Production elements

while others may be actively participating in amateur theatre groups

Junk, by Melvin Burgess, adapted for stage by John Retallack Edexcel AS dramatic structure and characterisation canThis scheme of work is for KS3, aimed primarily at Year 9. Drugs are and will remain a controversial issue. As teachers we are only too aware that with many points of contention, not tackling them leads to bigger problems than facing them head on. That said, this is a sensitive subject and care does need to be taken when exploring Junk. Part of the appeal of the novel is that it does not just scream No, no, no! from the start. It explores the reasons