Wednesday, December 9th Hello, class. Today we will begin “A Christmas Carol”! Tonight’s Homework: Open Notes Quiz on the Elements of Drama, tomorrow, 12/10 Today’s Learning Targets: Identify and record the elements of drama Define new vocabulary words from the beginning of “A Christmas Carol” Set the stage for the rest of our story
The Elements of Drama
Introduction to Drama What is DRAMA? A drama, or play, is a form of literature that is performed for an audience either on stage or before a camera
The Elements of Drama Drama, like fiction, tells a story with characters, setting, and plot Drama is meant to be performed for an audience and is written in the form of a script
Understanding the Elements Cast of Characters A script usually begins with a list of characters List includes a short description of each character
Understanding the Elements Dialogue DIALOGUE = conversation between characters Plot and characterization are revealed through dialogue Dialogue appears in lines next to the characters’ names
Understanding the Elements Stage Directions Instructions for the performer, director, and stage crew Printed in italics and enclosed in (parentheses) Describe scenery, props, movement and speech
Understanding the Elements Acts and Scenes The action of a play is divided into scenes A scene changes when the setting, time, place, or both changes. Sometimes scenes are grouped into acts.
Wednesday, December 9th Good evening, class. Today we will begin “A Christmas Carol”! Tonight’s Homework: Open Notes Quiz on the Elements of Drama, tomorrow, 12/10 Today’s Learning Targets: Identify and record the elements of drama Define new vocabulary words from the beginning of “A Christmas Carol” Set the stage for the rest of our story