This is an alternative guide for both the specialist and non-specialist drama teacher. It puts the spotlight primarily on classroom drama, although it also offers advice on the basic understanding pupils need in order to approach the production of the school play. The book offers a wide variety of drama lessons, drawn from the author's own practical experience - an ideal opportunity to try out some new approaches. It gives substantial advice on how to fulfil your responsibility to teach theatre. For assessment purposes criteria are offered by which judgements can be made on the are my students getting better at drama?