Look at the following pictures. What comes to mind?
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Interrogation Annoyance Imagination Survival Talent Rewarding Helpfulness Surprise Loyalty Improvisation
When we think of ‘drama’, we often think only of the end result: acting in a performance. But drama has many different elements, all of which can be used in our learning.
Drama Improve your English Language Performance
What is Drama? Drama is holistic. Drama puts language into context. Drama encourages positive relationships. Drama helps interpersonal & intrapersonal intelligence. Drama engcourages adventurous thought. Drama give a sense of achievement and success.
What is involved? Creating characters (mental & physical) Creating mood and atmosphere Writing & Reading a script Dialogue & Voice control Music: Song & Dance Making costumes and scenery Using props
13 simple steps Step 1: Use movement and language Step 2: Add characters Step 3: Develop the characters Step 4: Add location Step 5: Add voice control Step 6: Add mood Step 7: Add mine
Step 8: Add story Step 9: Add music Step 10: Add song Step 11: Add dance Step 12: Add costumes and props Step 13: Prepare to perform
Drama Presentation - we need to: Do research Work: Historical background Learn how to write a script Learn how to present and put on a play Make the video and Assess our work Trinity Certification - we need to: Improve our Speaking skills for formal topic presentation Improve Listening Skills
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Comments & Suggestions
See you on Tuesday 17 April 2012 Don’t forget ideas for the play: ◦ Which historical backgrounds do you want to cover? ◦ Who are the main characters you want to represent for each historical period?