Using Drama for Talk and Writing

Patrice Baldwin and Pie Corbett worked together termly over several years, developing ‘Drama and Talk for Writing’ at their termly conferences.

Teachers need not be using ‘Talk for Writing’ to benefit from this course. However, schools may request that at least one lesson is based on a ‘Talk for Writing’ text.

ABOUT THE COURSE

This course explains some drama strategies that can be used to stimulate and scaffold children’s ‘thought and talk’, to intentionally support their development as writers, (both within and outside the drama). Ways in which drama can support the teaching of the new Framework for Writing, will be highlighted. Drama can be used with groups and whole classes, to provide stimulating contexts, relevant content and compelling reasons for writing, and this will be explained and explored practically. Possible roles and functions of the teacher will also be considered, e.g. the teacher in (and out) of role, as a model, guide, co-writer, editor, client, etc.
A broad range of drama strategies will be introduced as ‘talk and writing frames’ within carefully sequenced KS1 and/or KS2 drama lessons (depending on the session time available). Ways in which drama can be used to help children to ‘talk like writers’, write together and individually, illustrate, story-map and story-tell will be exemplified.

HANDOUTS

• A Drama Contract
• Drama Strategies booklet
• 2 KS1 Drama lessons and/or 2 KS2 Drama lessons
• The Powerpoint (as an edited PDF)
• 2 relevant published articles

COST

Twilights (up to 2 hours, on site or online): £225
Half day (up to 3 hours): £350
Full day (up to 6 hours): £650

Costs are based on one school OR up to 30 attendees.

Plus:

  • Above 30 attendees, add £10 per additional person
  • Travel @45p a mile, (capped at £175)
  • Overnight budget hotel accommodation, (if required)

ADDITIONAL ADVICE AND SUPPORT AVAILABLE

• demonstration lessons with your classes,
• planning and teaching lessons in partnership with your teachers
• drama lesson observations and feedback,
• drama subject leader support and curriculum development planning
• whole school drama audits, review and development advice and support

To book this course (online or ‘face to face’), email patrice@patricebaldwin.com

‘Patrice Baldwin is a rarity. She is one of the few primary drama experts left in this country and quite possibly the most experienced and effective drama primary teacher. Teachers on her courses, come away feeling more confident and with a broader repertoire. Her work is excellent!”
Pie Corbett

“Lots of great ideas fluently and progressively put together, with a through-line to writing opportunities.”
“I’m now confident to try out all the ideas. They were modelled and scaffolded well.”