A person and a place (part 1)

In this lesson we learn about the significance of a place and what it means to lose that. We also explore the feelings associated with seeking refuge.

A person and a place (part 1)

In this lesson we learn about the significance of a place and what it means to lose that. We also explore the feelings associated with seeking refuge.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson we will begin exploring the use of language and speech in Commedia dell'Arte.

Content guidance

  • Physical activity required.

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended

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4 Questions

Q1.
What is the true definition of a character?
A person who is strong.
A person with many different things to do at once.
Correct answer: A person with qualities distinctive to them.
Q2.
Select the real name for this description of a drama strategy: "a moment which is like a painting. It shows details or themes in a scenario".
Lingering Image
Red Image
Correct answer: Still Image
Q3.
Select the correct definition for a Thought Track
A moment of sadness and deep thought for the audience.
Correct answer: A thought, spoken out loud to the audience, in character.
A track you walk along to think.
Q4.
In Drama we can explore people in different scenarios
False
Correct answer: True

5 Questions

Q1.
What is the name for someone who is fleeing conflict or persecution?
Correct answer: A refugee
A relocator
A runner
Q2.
What is the name of today's character?
Correct answer: Taylor
Taywin
Tyson
Q3.
What did we do first, to understand Taylor's character?
Correct answer: We experienced a brief few moments in Taylor's life.
We explored Taylor's wardrobe for costume ideas.
We looked for them outside.
Q4.
What drama strategy needs you to write down the internal and external factors of a character, to try and understand more about them?
Conscience Alley
Role on the Floor
Correct answer: Role on the Wall
Q5.
Speaking Objects are useful because...
They allow us to have someone speak for you if you are shy.
Correct answer: They allow us to hear multiple perspectives on a scenario.
They allow us to hear total silence to find peace.

Lesson appears in

UnitDrama / Using Drama conventions to explore contemporary issues