6th Grade English Language Arts The Elements of Drama 6th Grade English Language Arts 1

Essential Question How does drama provide the reader a different experience than prose (short stories, novels) or poetry? Turn and Talk - share out 2

Drama Comes from the Greek Word, “Dran” Means “To do” or “To Act” is a story told in front of an audience. Addresses a serious subject 3

Drama… …is a story told in front of an audience 4

Elements of Drama Playwright-the author of a play Actors-the people who perform Acts-the units of action Scenes-parts of the acts

Elements of Drama Script- Written version of the play or movie Set/Scenery-Construction on the stage that shows time and place. Aside- words spoken to audience by a character that can’t be heard by other characters Narrator- speaks directly to the audience to tell the action in the scene, motivation of actors. Not involved in the action of the play

Dramatic Speech Dialogue-conversation between or among characters Monologue-long speech by one single character (private thoughts) 7

Conflict The internal (Self your mindset) or external struggle between opposing forces, ideas, or interests that create dramatic tension. Man, Nature, Society 8

Stage Directions Found in brackets [ ] Describe scenery and how characters speak C, Center Stage L, Stage Left R, Stage Right U, Upstage or Rear D, Downstage or Front Copy on a new page - be prepared to fill this out blank 9

Set Construction on the stage that shows time/place Could be called Scenery 10

Theatre Where a play takes place 11

Props Small movable items that the actors use to make actions look real 12

Characterization Is the playwright’s technique for creating believable characters. Indirect- infer(develops throughout play ) Direct- told verbally Take a moment to define direct and indirect characterization 13

Types of Drama Drama is used to describe plays that address a serious subject. 14

Types of Drama Comedy is a form of drama that has a happy ending. Humor comes from the dialogue and situations. 15

Types of Drama Tragedy is a form of drama in which events lead to the downfall of the main character, often a person of great significance, like a king or hero. 16

Dynamic Character character undergoes a significant internal change over the course of the story Scrooge changes from a tight-fisted, greedy unhappy man to one who was generous and loved life. Gru changes from a villain set on destroying the world to a loving father.

Static Character Character who does not undergo a significant change Readers learn little about this character. Static characters are flat characters.

Round Characters Character is thoroughly described in play Round characters have various characteristics or traits. A round character can change or grow. Readers see more than one side of a round character.

Flat Character Character not well described or not given much information about Readers see one side of a flat character. Flat characters are usually minor characters and reveal one or two traits. Flat characters may be used as a contrast to a major character.

Protagonist The Protagonist is central to the action of a story and moves against the antagonist. (The Main Character)

Antagonist The antagonist is the opponent or enemy which opposes the main character the protagonist.

Major vs Minor Character Major-Plays a large role in play, usually face an obstacle or conflict Minor-Does not Play a large role, just interacts with main characters

Elements of Drama Flashback-Scene that occurred before the present time in story (Prologue) Foreshadow-Clues about what will happen later in the story Epilogue- what happens after the play