What are they thinking? Using thought tracking and writing in role
In this lesson, we will define and demonstrate thought tracking and write original dialogue in role. We will develop still images from lesson one by adding lines of thought tracking to our original dialogue. We will also consider what makes an interesting script.
What are they thinking? Using thought tracking and writing in role
In this lesson, we will define and demonstrate thought tracking and write original dialogue in role. We will develop still images from lesson one by adding lines of thought tracking to our original dialogue. We will also consider what makes an interesting script.
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- In this lesson, students will develop their still images by adding lines of thought tracking. They will consider what makes an interesting monologue script and write their own, in role. They can recall vocal and physical performance techniques from Unit 1 and apply these to their performance, and if possible, ask someone to film them performing their monologue with their movements.
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- Physical activity required.
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Adult supervision recommended.
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5 Questions
Q1.
In drama, what do we call the starting point which gives us ideas for developing our performance?
Script.
Still image.
Q2.
A good Still Image includes: Tick four answers
Boring ideas.
Props and costume.
Speaking as loud as you can.
Q3.
What do we mean by thought tracking in Drama?
A form of physical comedy
Asking lots of questions when we are acting
Q4.
Good thought tracking includes: choose five
Keep things simple, no new information
Speaking in the third person (They are feeling ...)
Speaking quietly or whispering
Q5.
What do we mean by writing in role?
Using a script from a play
Writing your words in the shape of a circle on the page
5 Questions
Q1.
What do we mean by a Still Image in Drama?
A pause in an actor's speech.
An actor moving in slow motion.
Q2.
A good Still Image includes: Tick four answers
Boring ideas.
Props and costume.
Speaking as loud as you can.
Q3.
What do we mean by thought tracking in Drama?
A form of physical comedy
Asking lots of questions when we are acting
Q4.
Good thought tracking includes: choose five
Keep things simple, no new information
Speaking in the third person (They are feeling ...)
Speaking quietly or whispering
Q5.
What do we mean by writing in role?
Using a script from a play
Writing your words in the shape of a circle on the page