Speech and Drama
General Objectives
This Speech and Drama syllabus seeks to offer learners the opportunity to:
- develop communication, reading and performance techniques
- develop clear speech
- develop imagination and creativity
- increase self confidence
- promote self-enrichment
- stimulate research skills
- instil a love of literature and drama
Poems
All the set poems named in the Speech and Drama Syllabus can be found in:
- “The Oxford Book of Children’s Poetry” - Edited by Michael Harrison and Christopher Stuart-Clark
- “Poem for the Day One” - Edited by Nicholas Albery
Theory
As theory is introduced for discussion in a simple but progressive way, it is expected that learners will always have knowledge of theory for any previous grades. Therefore examiners may, on occasions, ask questions about theory relating to previous grades.
Speech and Drama - Entry Level
Speech and Drama - Level 1 - Foundation
Speech and Drama - Level 2 - Intermediate
Speech and Drama - Level 3 - Advanced
