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.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. 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

Licence

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which of the following best describes a play?
A song with lyrics.
Correct answer: A story written to be performed on stage to an audience.
A story written to be read silently.
Q2.
What is a character?
A part of the story where something really exciting happens.
Correct answer: A person or animal who appears in a story and has a personality and characteristics.
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.
Correct answer: Clearly defined characters, interesting plotline, added tension or conflict.
Very long speeches, no action, confusing storyline.
Q4.
What is a monologue?
A nasty ear infection.
A race only run by one person.
Correct answer: A speech delivered by one character.
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.
Correct answer: It's important to create a detailed, well-defined character who the audience can empathise with.

5 Questions

Q1.
What is devising?
A musical extravaganza.
Correct answer: A piece of theatre created by a company based on a starting point.
A play written by a playwright.
Q2.
Which of these would be not be an example of a stimulus?
A painting
Correct answer: A play
A poem
Q3.
Which of these best describes a good narrative?
A story about one character who is very boring.
Correct answer: Beginning, introduction of more characters, plot development, conflict, resolution.
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.
Correct answer: Acting without a script, making up the performance.
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
Correct answer: An image from your favourite film
An intriguing image which generates lots of questions