LO: To use the conventions of a script to write creatively.

Homework due 05.10.15

Stick in your homework. Swap and mark using a purple

pen.

Mark using two stars and a wish focusing on the following: How persuasive is their poster? Have they included text and

images? Have they used symbolism and

colours with connotations? Have they written a paragraph

explaining their choices?

Homework

12.10.15

Find props for your

performance and bring

them in next lesson.

Summarise the story onto your white board.

Find props for your performance and bring them in next lesson.

What is a script?

the written text of a play, film, or broadcast.

Groups of 4 maximum.

Work with people that encourage you to behave sensibly.

You have 5 minutes to get into your group and decide what the plot will be for your script.

It has to be based on the book you have been reading.

Plot Ideas Full summary of the book’s plot A key event A key event with a flashback A created event showing a hidden scene A created event showing a future scene

What are the features of a script?

My play has a title.

I have listed the characters at the beginning

I have introduced and described the scene (where/where).

Characters’ names are written on the left

Characters’ names have a colon after them

I have started a new line for every new speaker.

My stage directions are in brackets ( )

My stage directions are written in the present tense

I have stage directions for how the actors must speak

I have stage directions for how the actors must move

Every time the setting changes (changes place or time) I have started a new scene

I have used … to show a character is thinking or stuttering

I have used CAPITALS or italics to emphasise words

My play script has 1-3 Acts (Act 1 beginning, Act 2 middle, Act 3 end)

There are NO speech marks

Time to write!

Write your script.

It must be a minimum of one side of sugar paper.

Roles:• Scribe• Feature

checker• Information

finder• Team leader

Swap scripts with another group

On a mini white board, note down all of the features of a script you can find.

LO: To talk within role, create and sustain a character using a range of devices.

When each pair has finished recording they can then be camera persons and directors giving feedback

OR

Practice PEEZLing.

iPads and PEEZL practice?

What skills do you need to use when performing?How can you portray emotion without dialogue?How should an audience behave when watching a performance?

Decide on a couple of places within your script that you can add some of the following…

Everyone needs a white board!

Oral language

techniques

• rhetorical question – ask a question which doesn’t need to be answered to get your audience thinking about their own opinions

• hyperbole – is an exaggeration often used to add humour• imperative – a command word used to grab attention• listing – of examples and words to support and idea• alliteration – using words starting with the same letter to make it memorable.

• pace – fast to show excitement, slow to show importance• pitch – high to show excitement, low to show importance and authority• intonation – the rise and fall of your voice when you speak• inflection – when your voice goes up at the end of the sentence as if you were asking a question• tone – feeling needs to suit the words said• volume – loud to show excitement, soft to show fear• pause – a planned rest in your speaking to emphasise an idea.

Visual techniques

• Visual techniques focus on how your body can be used to help express your meaning.

• The following list shows you how and why you can use body techniques in your seminar, speech, or dramatic presentation:

• facial expression – look sad when talking about a serious topic• eye contact – look at the audience regularly to help build a relationship with the

audience• gesture – shrug shoulders or count on fingers – remember to make the gesture

obvious and relevant to your speech / dramatic monologue / seminar• stance – the way you stand should be balanced and natural, but not too relaxed

that you look sloppy• movement – pacing or swaying is distracting, however, you don't have to stand on

the same spot throughout the presentation. For example: plan to take a step forward when introducing an important idea, or walk a few paces to the side when giving a complex explanation. Movement in drama is very important and must be integrated with the oral language.

Read over your script notes and prepare to present/ record.

Quick Rehearsal!

Would you like any?

Please stick to the designated order!

Backdrop and sound effects?

Whilst watching: Peer assess using 2 stars and a wish.

Please do not talk in between performances!

Write the date and LO in your books.

Grab a purple pen and answer the following questions into FULL sentences.

1. Are you pleased with your performance?2. Which drama skills did you utilise whilst

performing?3. How well did you work collaboratively when

creating and performing your piece?4. How do you think you could have improved your

performance?

LO: To talk within role, create and sustain a character using a range of devices.