Yr 9 Teechers scheme of work

Introduction to text

Teechers

by John Godber

INDEX

Design Elements

Director

Vocal and Physical Skills

Assessment:Performance

Assessment: Practical

Reflection

Vocal and Physical Skills

Prepare for Learning

• Read the section of script and then answer these questions to help you recognise the context (background) of the play.

• Who are the three characters? (Not their names!)

• Where is the play set? (This will help you understand the question above)

• What are the characters doing?

• Who are they doing it for?

Agree Learning Outcomes

We are going to prepare for the new written exam in drama. Which consists of a set text explored practically through the eyes of an Actor, Director and Designer.

This lesson we are going to focus on the Vocal and Physical skills used by an Actor to express their character.

Present New Information

Vocal Skills

Physical Skills

• Pitch
• Pause
• Tone
• Intonation
• Volume/Projection
• Emphasis
• Diction
• Nuance
• Accent
• Inflection.

• Facial expression
• Body Language
• Gestures
• Proxemics
• Stance
• Stillness
• Movement
• Spatial Awareness.

Construct Meaning

• You are going to play the character of Salty/Gail/Hobby. Explain TWO ways you would use Vocal Skills to play the character in this extract.

• You are going to play the character of Salty/Gail/Hobby. Explain TWO ways you would use Physical Skills to play the character in this extract.

Apply to Demonstrate

• Rehearse the scene with your group.

• Spot where the characters express their thoughts and emotions - How would they express these vocally?

• Spot how they need to change physically - Change of character/movement around the stage.

• You can annotate the script with the vocal and physical skills you think you should use with your lines. (underline a line and write the skill you are using next to it.)

Use the lists of the skills to help you decide which TWO of each to use.

Apply to Demonstrate

Practical

Time: 8 minutes

• Annotate the script with the ‘meaning’ of the choices you have made: Emotional/Character

• Apply the Physical Skill to all of your lines in the extract.

• Apply the Vocal Skills to all of your lines in the extract.

To be successful in this task you should be able to apply the Vocal and Physical Skills practically.

• Underline the lines you are going to use for the written questions.

• Choose just two Physical and two Vocal skills to use in the script.

• Try to show a range of emotion and character in your rehearsal.

Apply to Demonstrate

Written

8 marks: 4 for Vocal and 4 for Physical

• I would use the skill of Pause (1 mark) On the line… ‘Are we doing this play or what?…’ I would use it to help make it clear that my character intented to continue the story and not be distracted by the other characters (1 mark)

• I would use the skill of… (1 mark) On the line… ‘QUOTE…’ I would use it to help make it clear that… (1 mark)

• The next skill I would use is Proxemics (1 mark) On the line… ‘We're going to take you to Whitehall High School…’. This would help to show that my character intented to engage with the audience by moving down stage in order to set the scene (1 mark)

• The next skill I would use is… (1 mark) On the line… ‘Quote’. This would help to show that my character… (1 mark)

Design Elements

Prepare for Learning/Glossary

• Flood Light: Full cover - Overall tones and colours. Cant be focused.

• Fresnels: Soft pools of light. Used to light different areas. Barn doors are used to focus.

• Profiles: Spotlights. Sharp/Soft circles. Unnatural looking but make you focus on one spot. Can be made to look natural through shutters. Can hold a Gobo to create an effect.

Prepare for Learning

• Read the section of script and then answer these questions to help you recognise the context (background) of the scene.

• Where is the scene set?

• What would be the lighting used in that location?

• What would the characters be wearing?

• What would be the usual background noises in this location?

Agree Learning Outcomes

We are going to prepare for the new written exam in drama. Which consists of a set text explored practically through the eyes of an Actor, Director and Designer.

This lesson we are going to focus on how the Designer effects the impact of the performance for the audience.

Present New Information

Design Elements: What are the design elements of a play?

• Set
• Sound
• Lights
• Costume/Makeup

Construct Meaning

Design Elements: What are the design elements of a play?

Search for clues in the script that fall into these 4 areas:

COSTUME

SOUND

SET

LIGHTS

• Time of Day
• Indoors/Outside
• Colours/Brightness
• Type of Light...

• Stage
• Location/s
• Rooms/furniture
• Time Period
• Positioning

• Character
• Age/Class
• Colours
• Time Period
• Materials

• In the script?
• Atmospheric
• Dramatic
• Volume
• SFX

Apply to Demonstrate

• Rehearse the scene with your group.

• Find clues in the stage directions that will help you answer about the design skills. (work together)

• Try and consider all four of the design areas.

• You need to find at least three different points to talk about in your answer.

You are able to associate design elements to moments in the script and express their purpose.

Construct Meaning

"As a Designer, discuss how you would use the design elements to bring the extract to life for your audience."

You are able to associate design elements to moments in the script and express their purpose.

You can make reference to the intention and atmosphere of the scene and the story of the play as a whole. 6 Marks

• You can refer to any of the design elements.

• Find three moments from the script that you are going to use in your answer.

Apply to Demonstrate

How do you get across the intention or atmosphere of the scene in your answer?

1. In this scene I want the audience to understand that the following Act takes place at christmas. The design element I would you to show this is lighting by showing the audience that the light placed on the broom are christmas lights, turning the broom into a christmas tree. In this scene I would like the audience to feel excited as the characters are preparing for the dance. The design element I would use to show this is Costume by having the actors change from their school uniform into their outfits for the dance.

Remember you can refer to the play as a whole.

Apply to Demonstrate

3. Paragraph 2: The second way I would use Set/Light/Sound/Costume is on the line… I would use it to show that… The type of Light/Set/Sound/Costume would be… and this would make it clear to the audience that… (2 Marks)4. Paragraph 3: The final way I would use Set/Light/Sound/Costume is on the line… I would use it to show that… The type of Light/Set/Sound/Costume would be… and this would make it clear to the audience that… (2 Marks)

You can refer to one or more of the design elements.

Review

6 marks

Pass your Books to the person next to you.

The marks are for:

• Opening statement (1 mark)

• Design element (1 mark)

• Paragraph 2 (1 mark for the ‘intention’ and 1 mark for the description)

• Paragraph 3 (1 mark for the ‘intention’ and 1 mark for the description)

Director

Glossary

Proscenium Arch: the frame that surrounds a stage space, separating the audience from the stage. This helps to create a fourth wall, which is particularly appropriate for naturalistic productions.

Proxemics: the use of space/distance between characters on stage. This can represent the relationship between characters.

Agree Learning Outcomes

We are going to prepare for the new written exam in drama. Which consists of a set text explored practically through the eyes of an Actor, Director and Designer.

This lesson we are going to focus on how the Director creates meaning for the audience and gets the intention of the playwright across to the audience.

Prepare for Learning

• Read the section of script and then answer these questions to help you recognise the context (background) of the play.

• What do you feel are the reasons the playwright has written this play?

• Which of the lines do you think are trying to convey that message?

• How does it contrast to the opening scene?

Construct Meaning

• Salty, Gail and Hobby finish the play expressing a sense of loss and regret for their time at school.

As a director, discuss how you would communicate this message to the audience through the actors and use of the stage. You can refer to this extract and the play as a whole. 12 Marks You MUST consider:

• Voice (4 marks)
• Physicality (4 marks)
• Stage directions and stage space. (4 marks)

You can communicate the meaning and message of the playwright effectively

Present New Information

Directors: What are you trying to show the audience ?

How is this shown in the theatre?

• Symbolism through ...
• Proxemics - Relationship with the audience and actors.
• Design/Style
• Characters/Acting

Apply to Demonstrate

• Rehearse the scene with your group.

• As you rehearse try to find the clues in the script that are helping to communicate the meaning/message of the play.

• You need to be able to discuss
• Voice
• Physicality.
• Stage directions and stage space

• Try to recall previous scene that back up or contrast your ideas.

You are able to make connections to the play as a whole.

Apply to Demonstrate

How to get 4 marks in each part of the answer.

• Voice/physicality/stage directions: The skill that supports the statement.

• The quote that supports the statement.

• The way that it will create impact on the audience. (Proves the statement)

• Back up your statement OR compare to an opposite moment.

Remember you can refer to the play as a whole

Apply to Demonstrate

How to get 4 marks in each part of the answer.

• I would use Pace as the Vocal Skill to show the students sadness

.

• I would use it on the line ‘The Kids were really sad…’.

• By having them say the line slowly it would seem more meaningful and genuine.

• This would be a direct contrast to the opening scene when they stand at the front and shout ‘Knackers!’.

Remember you can refer to the play as a whole

Assessment: Practical

Agree Learning Outcomes

We are going to prepare for the new written exam in drama. Which consists of a set text explored practically through the eyes of an Actor, Director and Designer.

This lesson we are going to focus on bringing the exam elements together through a practical Assessment.

Construct Meaning

• In your groups read the section of script and identify examples of each element that is covered in the exam.

• Vocal/Physical skills (Actor)

• Design elements (Lighting/SFX/Costume/Set)

• Vocal/Physical skills/Stage Space (Director)

Apply to Demonstrate

• Rehearse the scene with your group.

• How can you use vocal and physical skills as an actor in your performance?

• What design elements can you bring in to create the world of the play?

• How can you use stage space to show the characters relationships to the audience?

Implement the different exam questions into your practical assessment.

Glossary

Volume/Projection: How loud your voice is in relation to the emotion of the character or the size of the performance space. Emphasis: Using your voice to highlight either a specific word or line to enhance meaning. Diction: The detail with you speak, often a signifier of class. Nuance: The subtlety with which you use your voice. Accent: Accent can be used to identify the regional or global origin of a character. Inflection: change in pitch or loudness of the voice.

Pace: the speed of voice or movement are or rate of action. Clarity: How clearly you speak. Pitch: the particular level of a voice, instrument or tune. Pause: Purposeful moments of silence for thought or effect. Tone: The ‘personality’ of your voice - Authoritative/Conversational. Intonation: The way your voice falls and rises as you speak.

Assessment: Performance

Apply to Demonstrate

• Rehearse the scene with your group.

• How can you use vocal and physical skills as an actor in your performance?

• What design elements can you bring in to create the world of the play?

• How can you use stage space to show the characters relationships to the audience?

Implement the different exam questions into your practical assessment.

Review

• Vocal and Physical Skills: Performing the lines with a variety and correct use of these skills. Using them with range and understanding. 5 marks.

• Character and Communication of Intent: You are able to effectively portray a character suitable to the scene. You can communicate the intention of the scene to the audience. 5 marks.

• Style and Artistic Intention: You are able to use the style of the play effectively to communicate the story. You are confident in your use of the specific performance skills. 5 marks

Reflection

Agree Learning Outcomes

We are going to prepare for the new written exam in drama. Which consists of a set text explored practically through the eyes of an Actor, Director and Designer.

This lesson we are going to reflect on your performance and apply your reflection to the drama exam.

Question 3 - Director

• Vocal skills: Pitch, Pause, Tone, Intonation, Volume, Projection, Emphasis, Diction, Nuance, Accent, Inflection.

• Physical Skills: Facial expression, Body Language, Gestures, Proxemics, Stance, Stillness, Movement, Spatial Awareness.

• As a Director how would you communicated the message of the scene. You should refer to this extract and the play as a whole.

• Consider use of;
• VOICE
• PHYSICALITY
• STAGE DIRECTIONS/STAGE SPACE.

Question 2 - Designer

• Vocal skills: Pitch, Pause, Tone, Intonation, Volume, Projection, Emphasis, Diction, Nuance, Accent, Inflection.

• Physical Skills: Facial expression, Body Language, Gestures, Proxemics, Stance, Stillness, Movement, Spatial Awareness.

• If you were a designer, how would you use design elements to bring your extract to life? Refer to the intention and atmosphere of the scene.

• Choose THREE moments in the scene a link them to the design elements - SET-SOUND-LIGHTS-COSTUME/MAKEUP.
• Moment with Design element, quote, explain.

Question 1 - Actor

• Vocal skills: Pitch, Pause, Tone, Intonation, Volume/Projection, Emphasis, Diction, Nuance, Accent, Inflection.

• Physical Skills: Facial expression, Body Language, Gestures, Proxemics, Stance, Stillness, Movement, Spatial Awareness.

• What TWO ways did you use Vocal Skills to play your character?
• Skill, Quote, Explain.

• What TWO ways did you use Physical Skills to play your character?
• Skill, Quote, Explain.

THANKS!

Good luck