CREATIVE ARTS DRAMA GRADE 8

TERM 1

ANNUAL TEACHING PLAN

WEEKS AND TOPIC DURATION COTENT/CONCEPTS/SKILLS RESOURCES REFLECTIO SYLLABUS ASSESSMENT

DATES N COVERAGE

WEEK 1: Topic 1: Dramatic 15 Vocal development Drum/tambourine, 10 Topic 2:

skills development minutes textbook, pictures, Drama
15-17.01.2020 relaxation exercises ensuring newspaper articles, elements in
restful alertness etc. used as stimulus in playmaking
Physical development playmaking, poems,
songs, slogans. WRITTEN
release tension

Topic 2: Drama 45 • Written sketch or polished

elements in minutes improvisation
playmaking
• Research and discussion on a
theme related to a social or
environmental issue for the
drama

• Isolating a topic and devising a

topic from the research
WEEK 2 : Topic 1: Dramatic 15 Vocal development Drum/tambourine, 20 Topic 2:
skills development minutes textbook, pictures, Drama
20-24.01.2020 relaxation exercises ensuring newspaper articles, elements in
restful etc. used as stimulus in playmaking
alertness playmaking, poems,
songs, slogans. WRITTEN
Physical development

release tension

Topic 2: Drama 45 Structure of the performance:

elements in minutes
playmaking • What: events, story line,
development of story, structure
of story (beginning, middle and
end), climax, dramatic tension

• Who: characters – vocal and

physical characterisation,
attitude, function, specific
mannerisms, speech patterns,

relationships, variety of roles

WEEK 3 : Topic 1: Dramatic 15 Vocal development Drum/tambourine, 30 Topic 2:

skills development minutes textbook, pictures, Drama
27-31.01.2020 breathing exercises to develop newspaper articles, elements in
breath control and capacity etc. used as stimulus in playmaking
playmaking, poems,
songs, slogans. WRITTEN
 Physical development

Establish trust

Topic 2: Drama 45 Structure of the performance:

elements in minutes
playmaking • Where: place and space
(location), depicted through voice
and body

• When: time depicted through

voice and body

WEEK 4 : Topic 1: Dramatic 15 Vocal development Drum/tambourine, 40 Topic 1:

skills development minutes textbook, pictures, Dramatic
03-07.02.2020 breathing exercises to develop newspaper articles, skills
breath control and capacity etc. used as stimulus in development
playmaking, poems,
songs, slogans. PRACTICAL
Physical development

Establish trust

Structure of the performance:

Topic 2: Drama 45 Who to: audience, context,

elements in minutes economics, political, social
playmaking
WEEK 5 : Topic 1: Dramatic 15 Vocal development Drum/tambourine, 50 Topic 2:
skills development minutes textbook, pictures, Drama
10- breathing exercises to develop newspaper articles, elements in
14.020.2020 breath control and capacity etc. used as stimulus in playmaking
playmaking, poems,
songs, slogans. PRACTICAL
Physical development

Develop concentration and focus

attention on the body as an
instrument of expression

Topic 2: Drama 45 Shaping and focusing the

elements in minutes performance:
playmaking
• Most important
moments/highlights, effective
words or dialogue, crucial
movements

• Exploration of space and time,

e.g. playback, jumps in time,
different time and place,
flashbacks

WEEK 6 : Topic 1: Dramatic 15 Vocal development Drum/tambourine, 60 Topic 2:

skills development minutes textbook, pictures, Drama
17-21.02.2020 correct posture and alignment newspaper articles, elements in
(neutral position) etc. used as stimulus in
 Physical development playmaking, poems, playmaking
songs, slogans.
Develop concentration and focus PRACTICAL
attention on the body as an
instrument of expression

Topic 2: Drama 45 Shaping and focusing the

elements in minutes performance:
playmaking
• Use of symbols

• Audibility of spoken dialogue

WEEK 7 : Topic 1: Dramatic 15 Vocal development Drum/tambourine, 70 Topic 2:

skills development minutes textbook, pictures, Drama
24-28.02.2020 correct posture and alignment newspaper articles, elements in
(neutral position) etc. used as stimulus in playmaking
Physical development playmaking, poems,
songs, slogans. PRACTICAL
Develop concentration and focus
attention on the body as an
instrument of expression

Topic 2: Drama 45 Shaping and focusing the

elements in minutes performance:
playmaking
• Finding a clear focus:
unnecessary/confusing dialogue,
 movements removed

• Developing and sustaining

dramatic tension

• Performance and reflection

WEEK 8 : Topic 4: 60 • Critical reflection based on peer textbook, pictures, 80 Topic 4:

Appreciation and minutes interpretation and performance newspaper articles Appreciation
02-06.03.2020 reflection of polished improvisation, using and
drama terminology reflection

• Critical reflection on PRACTICAL

professional performance,
preferably live. NOTE: This can be
moved elsewhere in the year, if
more convenient for the school

WEEK 9 : TOPIC 1: Dramatic 60 Formal Assessment : Process and Classroom space/hall, 90 FORMAL
skills development minutes Performance(Practical) by Rubric PRACTICAL
09-13.03.2020
TOPIC 2: Drama Creative Teams
elements in
playmaking

WEEK 10 : TOPIC 1: Dramatic 60 Formal Assessment : Process and Classroom space/hall, 100 FORMAL
skills development minutes Performance (Practical) by Rubric PRACTICAL
16-20.03.2020
TOPIC 2: Drama Creative Teams
elements in
playmaking
 CREATIVE ARTS DRAMA GRADE 8

TERM 2

ANNUAL TEACHING PLAN

WEEKS AND TOPIC DURATION COTENT/CONCEPTS/SKILLS RESOURCES REFLECTION SYLLABUS ASSESSMENT

DATES COVERAGE

WEEK 1 : Topic 1: Dramatic skills 15 minutes Vocal development Creative Arts textbook, 9 Topic
development poetry 3:Interpretation
31.03- consolidation of previous term with and
03.04.2020 addition of exercises to develop tone compilations, short story performance of
and resonance compilations, novels, choice of
magazines, dramatic forms:
Drum/tambourine folktales or
Physical development choral verse

consolidation of previous term with WRITTEN

addition of exercises to develop
focus and control

Topic 3:Interpretation Indigenous poems written by South

and performance of 45 minutes African poets, performed
choice of dramatic individually and/or in groups
forms: folktales or Interpretation and presentation skills
choral verse of a South African poem:
 • Text analysis – expressing piece in
own words

• Vocal clarity: speak distinctly and

audibly

OR

Praise Poetry

Repetition, use of descriptive

naming phrases, use of rhythm

WEEK 2 : Topic 1: Dramatic skills 15 minutes Vocal development Creative Arts textbook, 18 Topic
development poetry 3:Interpretation
06-09.04.2020 consolidation of previous term with and
addition of exercises to develop tone compilations, short story performance of
and resonance compilations, novels, choice of
magazines, dramatic forms:
Drum/tambourine folktales or
Physical development choral verse

consolidation of previous term with WRITTEN

addition of exercises to develop
focus and control

Topic 3:Interpretation Indigenous poems written by South

and performance of 45 minutes African poets, performed
choice of dramatic individually and/or in groups
 forms: folktales or Interpretation and presentation skills
of a South African poem:
choral verse
Variation in pitch, pace and tone

OR

Praise Poetry

Interaction with the audience ,

interaction with call and response

WEEK 3 : Topic 1: Dramatic skills 15 minutes Vocal development Creative Arts textbook, 27 Topic
development poetry 3:Interpretation
14-17.04.2020 consolidation of previous term with and
addition of exercises to develop tone compilations, short story performance of
and resonance compilations, novels, choice of
magazines, dramatic forms:
Drum/tambourine folktales or
Physical development
choral verse
consolidation of previous term with
addition of exercises to develop PRACTICAL
focus and control

Topic 3:Interpretation Indigenous poems written by South

and performance of 45 minutes African poets, performed
choice of dramatic individually and/or in groups
forms: folktales or Interpretation and presentation skills
 choral verse of a South African poem:

Justified use of pauses, emphasis

OR

Praise Poetry

Role of the praise poet in a

community

WEEK 4 : Topic 1: Dramatic skills 15 minutes Vocal development Creative Arts textbook, 36 Topic
development poetry 3:Interpretation
20-24.04.2020 consolidation of previous term with and
addition of exercises to develop tone compilations, short story performance of
and resonance compilations, novels, choice of
magazines, dramatic forms:
Drum/tambourine folktales or
Physical development
choral verse
consolidation of previous term with
addition of exercises to develop PRACTICAL
focus and control

Topic 3:Interpretation Indigenous poems written by South

and performance of 45 minutes African poets, performed
choice of dramatic individually and/or in groups
forms: folktales or Interpretation and presentation skills
 choral verse of a South African poem:

Physical expressiveness: appropriate

use of movement and/or stillness

OR

Praise Poetry

The kinds of praises, the style of

performance, costume used etc.

WEEK 5 : Topic 1: Dramatic skills 15 minutes Vocal development Creative Arts textbook, 45 Topic
development poetry 3:Interpretation
28-30.04.2020 consolidation of previous term with and
addition of exercises to develop tone compilations, short story performance of
and resonance compilations, novels, choice of
magazines, dramatic forms:
Drum/tambourine folktales or
Physical development choral verse

consolidation of previous term with WRITTEN

addition of exercises to develop
focus and control

Topic 3:Interpretation Indigenous poems written by South

and performance of 45 minutes African poets, performed
choice of dramatic individually and/or in groups
forms: folktales or Interpretation and presentation skills
 choral verse of a South African poem:

Emotional connection with poem,

convince the audience of the truth of
the appropriate emotion

OR

Praise Poetry

Rhythm, pace and build, use of

emphasis and volume, suitable
intonation and expressiveness

WEEK 6 : 04- Topic 1: Dramatic skills 15 minutes Vocal development Creative Arts textbook, 54 Topic
08.05.2020 development poetry 3:Interpretation
consolidation of previous term with and
addition of exercises to develop tone compilations, short story performance of
and resonance compilations, novels, choice of
magazines, dramatic forms:
Drum/tambourine folktales or
Physical development
choral verse
consolidation of previous term with
addition of exercises to develop PRACTICAL
focus and control

Topic 3:Interpretation Indigenous poems written by South

and performance of 45 minutes African poets, performed
choice of dramatic individually and/or in groups
forms: folktales or Interpretation and presentation skills
 choral verse of a South African poem:

Creation of appropriate mood, using

voice and movement

OR

Praise Poetry

Body language and gesture

WEEK 7 : Topic 1: Dramatic skills 15 minutes Vocal development Creative Arts textbook, 63 Topic
development poetry 3:Interpretation
11-15.05.2020 consolidation of previous term with and
addition of exercises to develop tone compilations, short story performance of
and resonance compilations, novels, choice of
magazines, dramatic forms:
Drum/tambourine folktales or
Physical development
choral verse
consolidation of previous term with
addition of exercises to develop PRACTICAL
focus and control

Topic 3:Interpretation Indigenous poems written by South

and performance of 45 minutes African poets, performed
choice of dramatic individually and/or in groups
forms: folktales or Interpretation and presentation skills
 choral verse of a South African poem:

Audience contact: memorable,

engaging and effective presentation

OR

Praise Poetry

Contact with the audience

WEEK 8 : Topic : Appreciation 30 minutes Appreciation and reflection based on textbook 72 Topic :
and reflection peer interpretation and performance Appreciation
18-22.05.2020 of the poetry performance, using and reflection
drama terminology
WRITTEN

WEEK 9 : TOPIC 2: Drama 60 minutes Formal Assessment: Test: reflection Classroom space/hall, 81 FORMAL
elements in on Rubric
26-29.05.2020 playmaking PRACTICAL
own and others’ performance and
drama elements (as practically
explored)

OR

Review of a play/live performance

seen

OR

Performance: Poem OR Praise

Poetry (individually and/or in
 groups)

WEEK 10 : TOPIC 2: Drama 60 minutes Formal Assessment: Test: reflection Classroom space/hall, 90 FORMAL
elements in on Rubric
01-05.06.2020 playmaking PRACTICAL
own and others’ performance and
drama elements (as practically
explored)

OR

Review of a play/live performance

seen

OR

Performance: Poem OR Praise

Poetry (individually and/or in
groups)

WEEK 11 : TOPIC 2: Drama 60 minutes Formal Assessment(Theory and Classroom, Question 100 FORMAL
elements in literacy) Test: reflection on paper and
08-12.06.2020 playmaking memorandum, Scripts PRACTICAL
own and others’ performance and and pens.
Topic 4: Appreciation drama elements (as practically
and reflection explored)

OR

Review of a play/live performance

seen
OR

Performance: Poem OR Praise

Poetry (individually and/or in
groups)
 CREATIVE ARTS DRAMA GRADE 8

TERM 3

ANNUAL TEACHING PLAN

WEEKS AND TOPIC DURATION COTENT/CONCEPTS/SKILLS RESOURCES REFLECTION SYLLABUS ASSESSMENT

DATES COVERAGE

WEEK 1 : Topic 1: Dramatic 15 minutes Vocal development Drum/tambourine, 9 Topic 1:

skills development textbook, found material Dramatic
07-10.07.2020 Articulation – developing clear and to create technical skills
distinct speech by focusing on correct resources, objects development
formation of vowels and consonants
and material as stimulus PRACTICAL
for the playmaking
Physical development

Creating character and mood through

movement

Topic 2: Drama • Create a polished improvisation

elements in 45 minutes
based on a particular style
playmaking
• Choose any specialised style, such
as:

-- comedy
 -- tragedy

-- musical

-- puppet show

• Incorporate all prior knowledge of

drama elements into building the
polished improvisation (see term 1).

WEEK 2 : Topic 1: Dramatic 15 minutes Vocal development Drum/tambourine, 18 Topic 2:

skills development textbook, found material Drama
13-17.07.2020 Articulation – developing clear and to create technical elements in
distinct speech by focusing on correct resources, objects playmaking
formation of vowels and consonants
and material as stimulus WRITTEN
Physical development for the playmaking

Creating character and mood through

Topic 2: Drama movement
elements in 45 minutes
playmaking • Create a polished improvisation
based on a particular style

• Choose any specialised style, such

as:

-- comedy

-- tragedy
 -- musical

-- puppet show

• Incorporate all prior knowledge of

drama elements into building the
polished improvisation (see term 1).

WEEK 3 : Topic 1: Dramatic 15 minutes Vocal development Drum/tambourine, 27 Topic 2:

skills development textbook, found material Drama
20-24.07.2020 Articulation – developing clear and to create technical elements in
distinct speech by focusing on correct resources, objects playmaking
formation of vowels and consonants
and material as stimulus PRACTICAL
for the playmaking
Physical development

Creating character and mood through

movement

Topic 2: Drama • Create a polished improvisation

elements in 45 minutes
based on a particular style
playmaking
• Choose any specialised style, such
as:

-- comedy

-- tragedy
 -- musical

-- puppet show

• Incorporate all prior knowledge of

drama elements into building the
polished improvisation (see term 1).

WEEK 4 : Topic 1: Dramatic 15 minutes Vocal development Drum/tambourine, 36 Topic 2:

skills development textbook, found material Drama
27-31.07.2020 Articulation – developing clear and to create technical elements in
distinct speech by focusing on correct resources, objects playmaking
formation of vowels and consonants
and material as stimulus PRACTICAL
for the playmaking
Physical development

Creating character and mood through

movement

Topic 2: Drama • Develop technical resources to

elements in 45 minutes
enhance the performance (these can
playmaking be improvised/self-made)

• Make use of, e.g.:

-- properties

-- set pieces
 -- costume pieces

-- basic lighting

-- sound

• Justify the use of these technical

resources

WEEK 5 : Topic 1: Dramatic 15 minutes Vocal development Drum/tambourine, 45 Topic 2:

skills development textbook, found material Drama
03-07.08.2020 Articulation – developing clear and to create technical elements in
distinct speech by focusing on correct resources, objects playmaking
formation of vowels and consonants
and material as stimulus WRITTEN
for the playmaking
Physical development

Creating character and mood through

movement

Topic 2: Drama • Develop technical resources to

elements in 45 minutes
enhance the performance (these can
playmaking be improvised/self-made)

• Make use of, e.g.:

-- properties

-- set pieces
 -- costume pieces

-- basic lighting

-- sound

• Justify the use of these technical

resources

WEEK 6 : Topic 1: Dramatic 15 minutes Vocal development Drum/tambourine, 54 Topic 2:

skills development textbook, found material Drama
11-14.08.2020 Articulation – developing clear and to create technical elements in
distinct speech by focusing on correct resources, objects playmaking
formation of vowels and consonants
and material as stimulus PRACTICAL
for the playmaking
Physical development

Creating character and mood through

movement

Topic 2: Drama • Develop technical resources to

elements in 45 minutes
enhance the performance (these can
playmaking be improvised/self-made)

• Make use of, e.g.:

-- properties

-- set pieces
 -- costume pieces

-- basic lighting

-- sound

• Justify the use of these technical

resources

WEEK 7 : Topic 1: Dramatic 15 minutes Vocal development Drum/tambourine, 63 Topic 2:

skills development textbook, found material Drama
27-21.08.2020 Articulation – developing clear and to create technical elements in
distinct speech by focusing on correct resources, objects playmaking
formation of vowels and consonants
and material as stimulus PRACTICAL
for the playmaking
Physical development

Creating character and mood through

movement

Topic 2: Drama • Develop technical resources to

elements in 45 minutes
enhance the performance (these can
playmaking be improvised/self-made)

• Make use of, e.g.:

-- properties

-- set pieces
 -- costume pieces

-- basic lighting

-- sound

• Justify the use of these technical

resources

WEEK 8 : Topic 4: 30 minutes Critical reflection based on peer textbook, pictures, 72 Topic 4:
Appreciation and interpretation and performance of the newspaper articles Appreciation
24-28.08.2020 reflection polished improvisation, using drama and
terminology reflection
PRACTICAL

WEEK 9 : 60 minutes Formal Assessment : Polished Classroom space/hall, 81 FORMAL

performance: Rubric
31.08-04.09.2020 TOPIC 2: Drama PRACTICAL
elements in short improvised drama (group work)
playmaking with self-made technical resources
(Practical) by

Creative Teams

WEEK 10 : 60 minutes Formal Assessment : Polished Classroom space/hall, 90 FORMAL

performance: Rubric
07-1.09.2020 TOPIC 2: Drama PRACTICAL
elements in short improvised drama (group work)
playmaking with self-made technical resources
(Practical) by
 Creative Teams (Practical) by

Creative Teams

WEEK 11 :

14-18.09.2020
 CREATIVE ARTS DRAMA GRADE 8

TERM 4

ANNUAL TEACHING PLAN

WEEKS AND TOPIC DURATION COTENT/CONCEPTS/SKILLS RESOURCES REFLECTION SYLLABUS ASSESSMENT

DATES COVERAGE

WEEK 1 : Topic 1: Dramatic 15 minutes Vocal development Textbooks Compilations 10 PRACTICAL or

skills development of plays, short stories, WRITTEN
29.09-02.10.2020 Interpretation skills: analysis and extracts from plays,
understanding of the text, using novels, newspaper and
pause, pitch, pace, projection, magazine articles
intonation and tone

Physical development

Physical relationships in pairs and

large groups, status play

Topic 3: Dialogues: develop interpretation and

Interpretation and 45 minutes presentation skills by focusing on the
performance of following:
choice of dramatic • text analysis – expressing the piece
forms: folktales or in own words
choral verse
• interpretation of the character –
based on knowledge of the play

• vocal and physical characterisation –

communicate aspects of the character
(background, age, status, intention,
etc.)

through voice (tone, rhythm, pitch,

etc.) and body (posture, body
language and gestures, etc.)

• vocal clarity – distinct and audible

use of voice

OR

Dramatised prose: written by South

African authors reflecting South
African cultures and contexts
(individual or group

performance), see interpretation and

presentation skills below.

OR

Indigenous storytelling: (individual or

group performance)

Develop interpretation and

presentation skills for the above by
 focusing on the following:

• text analysis (expressing piece in

own words)

• narrative technique (appropriate to

the style of the story, (e.g. legends,
fairy tales and ntsomi etc.)

• vocal clarity (speak distinctly and

audibly, variation in pitch, pace and
tone, justified use of pauses,
emphasis)

• verbal characterisation (creating

characters through voice)

• incorporation of appropriate
elements such as idiophones, sound
effects, songs in indigenous storytelling

WEEK 2 : Topic 1: Dramatic 15 minutes Vocal development Textbooks Compilations 20 PRACTICAL or

skills development of plays, short stories, WRITTEN
05-09.10.2020 Interpretation skills: analysis and extracts from plays,
understanding of the text, using novels, newspaper and
pause, pitch, pace, projection, magazine articles
intonation and tone

Physical development

Physical relationships in pairs and

 large groups, status play

Topic 3: 45 minutes Dialogues: develop interpretation and

Interpretation and presentation skills by focusing on the
performance of following:
choice of dramatic
forms: folktales or • use of space – appropriate use of
choral verse space

• emotional connection – connect with

the emotions of the character

• interaction – stay in character when

not speaking

• development of relationship –
understand status of characters,
relationship grows, develops and
changes appropriately

• impact of the dialogue/scene –

memorable, engaging and effective

OR

Dramatised prose: written by South

African authors reflecting South
African cultures and contexts
(individual or group
 Performance), see interpretation and
presentation skills below.

OR

Indigenous storytelling: (individual or

group performance)

Develop interpretation and

presentation skills for the above by
focusing on the following:

• incorporation of appropriate
elements such as idiophones, sound
effects, songs in indigenous
storytelling

• transformation from character to

narrator

• physical expressiveness: appropriate

use of movement and/or stillness

• creation of appropriate mood, using

voice and movement

• audience contact (impact of prose

piece, audience contact if appropriate,
engaging)

WEEK 3 : Topic 5: Media 60 minutes Different forms of media: accessible Textbooks, newspaper 30 PRACTICAL or
and relevant. Explore media forms and magazine articles WRITTEN
12-16.10.2020 such as film, television, radio,
documentaries and the internet.

WEEK 4 : Topic 5: Media 60 minutes Drama elements identified in the Textbooks, newspaper 40 PRACTICAL or
selected media form and magazine articles WRITTEN
19-23.10.2020

WEEK 5 : Practical examination: Dialogues OR Dramatised prose OR Indigenous storytelling (individually 50 FORMAL
and/or in groups) PRACTICAL
26-30.10.2020

WEEK 6 : Written examination: Aspects of media and elements of drama 60 WRITTEN

EXAMINATION
02-06.11.2020

WEEK 7 – EXAMINATION & PROGRESSION SCHEDULES 70

09-13.11.2020

WEEK 8 : 80

16-20.11.2020

WEEK 9 – 90

23-27.11.2020

WEEK 10 : 100

30.11-02.12.2020
PROGRAMME OF ASSESSMENT
CREATIVE ARTS
GRADE 8
ART FORM: DRAMA
TERM FORM OF CONTENT DATE MARKS COMPLETED / COMMENT
ASSESSMENT NOT
COMPLETED
1 Performance Classroom improvisation: Process and March 2020 50
performance ( group work)
2 Reflection on own and others’ May 2020 50
performance and drama elements (as
practically explored)

OR
Review Review of a play / live performance June 2020 50
seen

Performance Performance:
Poem OR Praise Poetry (individually
and / or in groups)
3 Short improvised drama (group work) Sept. 2020 50
with self –made technical resources
4 Practical Dialogues Oct. 2020 50
examination OR
Dramatised prose

OR
Indigenous storytelling ( individually
and / or in groups)

Written Aspects of media and elements of drama Nov. 2020 50

examination: