Introduction

This Play Guide is specifically written for A Level students who are studying Our Country's Good as part of the AQA A Level Drama & Theatre specification. It provides structured support for Component 1: Section A - Drama and theatre. This book is divided into three sections;

Section 1: How to explore a text for A level Drama and Theatre

with vocabulary-building sections on acting, directing and design;

Section 2: An extended exploration of the play

to enrich students' understanding and response to the text;

Section 3: Targeted examination preparation

to improve writing and test-taking skills.

Additional Support

Fully supports the written examination and helps students develop their key knowledge and understanding of key A Level drama & theatre skills.

Knowledge and understanding of the play are developed with a synopsis, character and scene studies, contextual and practical exploration.

Includes a wide range of practical drama tasks, activities, and research and revision exercises.

Advice on how to interpret and prepare for exam questions with examples of effective responses.