Year 7
Developing a response to a stimulus
In this lesson, pupils will be introduced to a stimulus in the form of a photograph. Pupils will mindmap ideas in response to this, then choose one idea to develop into a narrative, creating a story for three characters.
Year 7
Developing a response to a stimulus
In this lesson, pupils will be introduced to a stimulus in the form of a photograph. Pupils will mindmap ideas in response to this, then choose one idea to develop into a narrative, creating a story for three characters.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In this lesson, students will be introduced to a stimulus in the form of a photograph. Students will mind map ideas in response to this, then choose one idea to develop into a narrative, creating a story for three characters.
Content guidance
- Physical activity required.
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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5 Questions
Q1.
Which of the following best describes a play?
A song with lyrics.
A story written to be read silently.
Q2.
What is a character?
A part of the story where something really exciting happens.
A type of clothing.
Q3.
Which of the following would make an interesting play?
Characters who are all unlikeable, no clear setting or time period.
Very long speeches, no action, confusing storyline.
Q4.
What is a monologue?
A nasty ear infection.
A race only run by one person.
Q5.
Which of the following is true when creating a character?
It's important that the character is good looking and charming.
It's important that the character uses long words and sophisticated language.
5 Questions
Q1.
What is devising?
A musical extravaganza.
A play written by a playwright.
Q2.
Which of these would be not be an example of a stimulus?
A painting
A poem
Q3.
Which of these best describes a good narrative?
A story about one character who is very boring.
Lots of scenes which are very similar, no change in tension and no conflict.
Q4.
What is improvisation?
A way of improving your acting technique.
The method of writing a play.
Q5.
Which of these would perhaps not make a good stimulus?
A starting point which has lots of potential for developing ideas
An intriguing image which generates lots of questions