Greek Tragedies Scheme of Work

6 Drama Lesson Plans for Year 9 (Ages 13-14yrs)

This scheme of work introduces three women in Greek Tragedies - Hecuba, Medea and Electra. It examines the form of the Greek Tragedy and the key elements of Greek Theatre as well as exploring the strengths of the female characters. It includes three monologues for each of the women, with the students developing scenes based on their relationships with other characters.

Each lesson plan has clearly stated objectives and learning outcomes. They are structured to include introductory warm up, development and plenary sessions. A homework task is also included.

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The scheme of work contains 6 drama lesson plans.

Lesson 1: Electra

Introduction to the first tragic character, through readings of a monologue and improvisation based on this.
Lesson 2: Greek Chorus

A key element of Greek Theatre, the chorus is assembled with the students creating and using their own verse.
Lesson 3: Introducing Medea

Medea’s actions are scrutinised in a spontaneously improvised court room scene, helping the students empathise with her plight.
Lesson 4: Introducing Jason

Exploration of the relationship between Jason and Medea with and without speech and neutral masks, followed by chorus development.
Lesson 5: Hecuba from The Trojan Women

Mime and thought tapping of students as they imagine themselves as Hecuba, with groups tasked with capturing this in a written lament.
Lesson 6: Assessment Lesson – Helen and Hecuba

Performance and evaluation of a scene between the Torjan women, using mime, narration, a neutral mask and thoughts aloud.