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 - 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.
Woolvs in the Sittee - Devising
Students develop their skills in devising to create a drama that is coherent and effective, for a specified purpose. Best suited to year 11
The Arrival - Working in Role and Devising
A use of drama conventions to show a journey theme, such as a separation within a family, based on ©Sean Tan’s graphic novel, 'The Arrival.'
Introduction to Improvisation
Introduce students to the beginning principles of improvisation. Best suited to Year 9.
Elements of Drama Te Reo Poster
Great for Te Wiki o Te Reo - a short list of Ngā āhuatanga Whakaari - Drama Elements.
Drama Techniques Te Reo Poster
Great for Te Wiki o Te Reo - a short list of Ngā Tāera Whakaari - Drama Techniques.
Character, Location, and Emotion Cards
Cut these out to inspire successful improv lessons.
Conversations with Patrice Baldwin
Video interview with Patrice Baldwin (world leading Drama educator, UK) Drama for Writing in the Primary Classroom
A Conversation with Julie Dunn Video
Video interview with Julie Dunn Associate Professor of Drama and Applied Theatre at Griffith University, Australia. De-Mystifying Process Drama in the Primary Classroom
Matariki Resources
A selection of ideas, stories and useful links to learn about Matariki shared by Drama NZ members.
Star Fishes Unit
This drama unit is based on the traditional Māori legend of The Star Fishes. Ākonga are encouraged to explore the characters in the story and the relationships and tensions between them.
I Stand in Memory - Drama Unit
This unit is based on Where I Stand by ©Philippa Werry. The drama encourages students to step into the shoes of various community members and explore past events reflected in this story.