Yarborough Primary School

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Name of Project

The Patchwork Quilt

Methods

Drama and Story Telling

Aim

The School Improvement Plan states:  To ensure that each individual's personalised learning needs are met.

Key Stages/Year Groups

Years 1 and 2

Photo by Alex Hallowes

Photo by Alex Hallowes

Research Question

Can the pupils, especially the boys, be motivated into imaginative writing through the use of drama and storytelling?

Creative Practitioner

Paula Marris Telephone: 01904 414463, www.paulamarris.co.uk 

Methodology

Following a tried and tested method of  developing a story, the children will be encouraged to write a story board, drawing the pictures for each step, and then act out their story in groups to the rest of the class
On the last day there will be a performance to parents.

Contact Details for School

Head: Steve Carr
Contact: Kay Wilson Telephone: 01472 237772

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