Section outline

  • You will have approximately 9 sessions of drama, during that time you will complete the following: 

    Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...

    Communicating and Interpreting

    • Present and respond to drama, identifying ways in which conventions combine to create meaning in their own and others’ work.

    Developing Ideas

    • Initiate and develop ideas with others to create drama.

    Understanding Drama in Context

    • Investigate the functions and purposes of drama in cultural and historical contexts.

    Developing Practical Knowledge

    • Use techniques and conventions to explore drama.


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Describe and understand the expectations in drama class

    • Discuss Drama Conventions - Slow Motion, Freeze Frame, Flash Back, Stage Fighting, Ceremonies, Conscience, Invisibility, Ghosting, Narrator, Spoken Thought, Telephone, Overheard Conversation, Dream Sequence,

    • Work with my group to create short skits based on my context


    Activities:

    • Ice breakers and classroom expectations

    • Every session discussion different conventions then creating a skit demonstrating those conventions

    • Work with a group and brainstorm a range of ideas for your final skit based on your context and rehearse

    • Finish with final performance to class


    Assessment

    • Your assessment will be devised (created) by your assigned group
    • You will be given a topic and you will be able to create your own skit based on that idea
    • You will be graded as a group on your overall use of Drama Conventions and how effectively they are used