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It is, and always has been, the desire of M&M to ensure our theatre productions offer much more than just a visually stunning and entertaining theatrical experience. With that in mind our Artistic Director Margaret Holloway B Ed., a primary school teacher for many years, has ensured that all company productions can aid classroom teachers in meeting the requirements of the National Curriculum by outlining how each show links to the programmes of study and /or strands in relevant subjects.The National Curriculum Guidelines for 5 to 11 year oldsIn England this is split into Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.In Scotland this is split into levels A to D. Why do we promote classic children’s literature? Our classic literature productions are aimed at helping class teachers to encourage children to read for enjoyment, particularly classic fiction by long established children’s authors. The Cox Report 1989 states, “Literature has an important role to play in improving abilities in speaking and listening, writing and reading”….. “Approaches which actively engage pupils working on texts are far more likely to lead to enjoyment and understanding”. What better approach than to watch a book come to life in a live theatrical performance..... Pantomimes and Curricular LinksOur pantomimes can aid classroom teaching in the following subjects:EnglishProgrammes of study1. Speaking and Listening KS1- or levels A to B. Gives pupils the opportunity to respond to the performance constructively including sound and word patterns used by the characters as well as riddles and rhymes. KS2- or levels C to D. Gives pupils the opportunity to evaluate how the characters and the narrative contribute to the overall effectiveness of the performance including language variation and dialect forms. 2. Literature Helps to develop in KS1 and KS2, or in levels A to D , an understanding of the differences between narrator and character and an appreciation of traditional stories and fairy tales. 3. Drama KS2 or levels C to D. Allows older pupils the opportunity to evaluate how the technical aspects of the show, including sound, lighting and special effects, contribute to the overall effectiveness of the performance as well as costume and set. At this level they can also discuss the use of multiple role play and the versatility of the actors playing very diverse roles. PSHE & CitizenshipProgrammes of study1. Developing good relationships At all levels our pantomimes help the class teacher to illustrate the importance of such issues as:- not speaking to strangers, lying, stealing , what is fair and what is unfair, what is right and wrong, and the value of friendship. |
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