Modern Drama and Contemporary Issues · Summer Term

Contemporary Issues: Representation

Examining how contemporary plays represent diverse identities, cultures, and experiences.

Key Questions

  1. How do playwrights challenge stereotypes through character development?
  2. Evaluate the impact of different cultural perspectives on dramatic themes.
  3. Justify the importance of diverse representation in modern theatre.

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

GCSE: English - Modern DramaGCSE: English - Identity and Culture
Year: Year 11
Subject: English
Unit: Modern Drama and Contemporary Issues
Period: Summer Term

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Jigsaw

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30–50 min

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World Café

Rotating small-group conversations that build on each other

30–50 min

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