DNA by Dennis Kelly

Iona Towler-Evans is a freelance teacher and consultant in education, particularly the use of Heathcote drama systems in the mainstream curriculum. She is one of seven national trainers for the Mantle of the Expert teaching system, and teaches at Newman University in Birmingham. She is on the National Working Group on Mantle of the Expert and contributes regularly to conferences on creativity. She has been a Consultant to the Choice Project since 2010. She has written materials for teachers and schools in the past, and is an executive of the NATD (National Association of Teachers of Drama).

I would recommend it as a great guide for teachers in exploring the play with their students, as it encourages students to take an active role in interpreting the text for themselves, and offers a more meaningful route to learning as well as revision.

• Introduction1. A Way of Looking at a Play2. Assessment Objectives Explained3. A Summary of DNA by Dennis Kelly4. Introduction to the Use of Dimension Charts5. Review of Plot and Character6. Writer's Methods7. Themes8. Contexts9. Tackling the Question10. A Guide to Writing your Examination Answer11. Glossary of Terms12. Appendix13. Resources for Photocopying