Pupils as Playwrights: Drama, Literacy and Playwriting

Named as a 2009 Outstanding Academic Title by Choice

This is an innovative and exciting approach to drama and to developing the literacy skills of children from the ages of 6 to 12. It is especially timely now that creativity and particularly drama is being recognized as so important in pupils’ development.

The book: makes explicit links between literacy, drama and the development of speaking and listening skills; presents case studies of developed process drama, noting what might be expected of children at different stages in their development; offers extensive practical exercises and activities; suggests models for planning further work; provides photocopiable material which can be used with children; and gives advice on how to develop similar materials with pupils.