Skellig by David Almond: a look at the book through drama Advanced Creative and Media Diploma This scheme of work loosely

This scheme of work loosely follows the life of William Kidd

It has many elements to keep Year 9 students from all cultural backgrounds interested

but this is another crucial decision which will need careful consideration bearing in mind the needs of individual students

Michael Frayn said of his play Audience: ‘To be a member of a good audience is exhilarating … Audiences have communal responses

Skellig by David Almond: a look at the book through drama Advanced Creative and Media Diploma This scheme of work looselySkellig is a deep and moving book that touches on some challenging issues, presenting interesting possibilities for drama work from KS2 and beyond. This scheme of work picks up on some of the main themes within the book, and is largely suitable for upper KS2 students. The scheme uses games, role play, movement exercises, improvisation and group discussion, and has been written with reference to the 2014 English National Curriculum. Number of lessons: 4