Year 9
A person and a tree (part 2)
In this lesson, we continue to learn about Drama conventions but deploy them in specific scenarios that relate to a central character we developed in the previous lesson.
Year 9
A person and a tree (part 2)
In this lesson, we continue to learn about Drama conventions but deploy them in specific scenarios that relate to a central character we developed in the previous lesson.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In this lesson we will be experimenting with the Commedia style through the use of mime and physicality.
Content guidance
- Physical activity required.
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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4 Questions
Q1.
What is the name of our central character?
Alan
Alice
Q2.
How did we start building Alex's character last lesson?
Bricks and mortar
Role of a lifetime
Q3.
Pick the true statement
A Role on the Wall is a Drama strategy that allows you to get good acting jobs.
Q4.
What is the name of the drama strategy which allows us to hear your thoughts and feelings when faced with a choice or dilemma?
Role on the Wall
Visualisation
5 Questions
Q1.
What is a scenario?
A way of performing.
An exaggerated conversation.
Q2.
What is a Still Image?
A printed picture
A way of stopping to think about your next lines.
Q3.
Select the true statement
A Thought Track is a drama strategy where you speak your own personal thoughts, not the character's.
Q4.
When creating a Still Image, what do you need to consider? Tick all that apply
Q5.
What is the name of the drama strategy that gives life to an object and allows us to speak as it would to gain their perspective on a situation?
Screaming Objects.
Shouting Objects.