Resource Library
Whakaari Aotearoa's resource library was created by drama kaiako for drama kaiako. It contains lesson plans, activities, teaching units, pedagogy, videos, posters, and wellbeing support for kaiako. While some resources are available for anyone to download, most are exclusively for members.
Exam Prep - Character and Role
These resources assist in planning lessons for "Character and Role."
Exam Prep - Director Activity
This resource helps ākonga to unpack the directorial decisions made in a performance, when they see theatre.
Exam Prep - Technology Design
This resource helps ākonga to unpack the design of a performance, when they see theatre.
Exam Prep - Director and Designer Concepts Presentation
This resource supports ākonga to unpack both the Director and Designers concept when they see theatre.
Exam Prep - Lighting Revision Template
This resource is to support revision when ākonga see theatre.
Exam Prep - Theatre Technology Teacher Instructions
This resource unpacks how you use the "Theatre Technology" resources when planning your lessons.
Exam Prep - Well Chosen Evidence Flowchart
Use the flowchart below to help you construct a written answer for Part (B) and/or Part (C) of a practice exam paper.
Exam Prep - Descriptions Activity Infographic
This resource unpacks exam terminology and helps ākonga to familarise themselves with language they will encounter in their exam.
Exam Prep - Terminology Game
This resource unpacks exam terminology and helps ākonga to familarise themselves with language they will encounter in their exam.
Exam Prep - Writing for Drama Teacher Instructions
This resource directs unpacks how you use the "Writing for Drama" resources when planning your lessons.
Unpacking Written Exam Questions
This is a resource that you could use or adapt when exploring the “Live Performance” standards with your students. They will help you support your students to unpack exam questions.
Keeping It Practical - Exam Revision Ideas
Here are a few of the ideas for revision shared with Emma Bishop during her Exam Prep Workshops.
Written Exams - General Instructions for Teachers
This folder contains resources that you could use or adapt when exploring the “Live Performance” standards with your students.