Year 7

What are they thinking? Using thought tracking and writing in role

In this lesson, we will define and demonstrate thought tracking and write original dialogue in role. We will develop still images from lesson one by adding lines of thought tracking to our original dialogue. We will also consider what makes an interesting script.

Year 7

What are they thinking? Using thought tracking and writing in role

In this lesson, we will define and demonstrate thought tracking and write original dialogue in role. We will develop still images from lesson one by adding lines of thought tracking to our original dialogue. We will also consider what makes an interesting script.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, students will develop their still images by adding lines of thought tracking. They will consider what makes an interesting monologue script and write their own, in role. They can recall vocal and physical performance techniques from Unit 1 and apply these to their performance, and if possible, ask someone to film them performing their monologue with their movements.

Content guidance

  • Physical activity required.

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended

Licence

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5 Questions

Q1.
In drama, what do we call the starting point which gives us ideas for developing our performance?
Script.
Still image.
Correct answer: Stimulus.
Q2.
A good Still Image includes: Tick four answers
Correct answer: Being still.
Correct answer: Body language.
Boring ideas.
Correct answer: Clear actions or gestures.
Correct answer: Facial expressions.
Props and costume.
Speaking as loud as you can.
Q3.
What do we mean by thought tracking in Drama?
A form of physical comedy
Asking lots of questions when we are acting
Correct answer: Speaking a character's thoughts out loud
Q4.
Good thought tracking includes: choose five
Correct answer: Facial expressions
Keep things simple, no new information
Correct answer: Speaking directly to the audience
Correct answer: Speaking in the first person (I am feeling ...)
Speaking in the third person (They are feeling ...)
Speaking quietly or whispering
Correct answer: Try and reveal some new information
Correct answer: Vocal expression
Q5.
What do we mean by writing in role?
Using a script from a play
Correct answer: Writing words as though you are a character
Writing your words in the shape of a circle on the page

5 Questions

Q1.
What do we mean by a Still Image in Drama?
A pause in an actor's speech.
Correct answer: An actor is frozen still in a position that shows the audience who the character is , or how they are feeling, or what they are doing.
An actor moving in slow motion.
Q2.
A good Still Image includes: Tick four answers
Correct answer: Being still.
Correct answer: Body language.
Boring ideas.
Correct answer: Clear actions or gestures.
Correct answer: Facial expressions.
Props and costume.
Speaking as loud as you can.
Q3.
What do we mean by thought tracking in Drama?
A form of physical comedy
Asking lots of questions when we are acting
Correct answer: Speaking a character's thoughts out loud
Q4.
Good thought tracking includes: choose five
Correct answer: Facial expressions
Keep things simple, no new information
Correct answer: Speaking directly to the audience
Correct answer: Speaking in the first person (I am feeling ...)
Speaking in the third person (They are feeling ...)
Speaking quietly or whispering
Correct answer: Try and reveal some new information
Correct answer: Vocal expression
Q5.
What do we mean by writing in role?
Using a script from a play
Correct answer: Writing words as though you are a character
Writing your words in the shape of a circle on the page