Edexcel GCSE (9-1) drama - Melissa Jones

GCSE Drama is changing, from September 2016 there will be a new GCSE Drama qualification covering the revised criteria and 9-1 grading system. Our brand new published resources are designed to support teachers deliver the content in a practical and engaging way and help students of all abilities prepare for the new exam.

1) Tailor-made for the new specification

New resources written specifically for the new Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Drama specification, to cover all components of the new qualification.

2) Focus on exam preparation

Specific guidance for students on both sections of the exam 'Bringing Texts to Life' and 'Live Theatre Evaluation' with a focus on developing exam skills and sample answers and commentaries to help students prepare for the exam questions.

3) A practical focus at the heart

Our resources are designed to support the new Edexcel specification in its practical focus. These include worksheets, teaching notes and practical workshop ideas to introduced students and teachers to the new content in a practical and engaging way.

4) Designed to help every student make progress

Clearly structured sections help students of all abilities develop the skills needed throughout the course, with support for lower ability students with written work

The Student Book includes:

• guidance and activities for studying and exploring all the set texts


• support with analysing and evaluation live theatre


• guidance on responding to unseen extracts in the exam


• aPreparing for your Exam section with sample answers and commentaries.