Wednesday 1 December 2010

Drama, Characters in Commedia Dell Arte

Here is a reminder of the characters you studied.


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                                                               Pantalone & Arlecchino.




Il Dottore  & Flavio and Isabella.


Zanni & Il Capitano




Drama An introduction to Commedia Dell Arte Characters.

L9            

For this lesson you worked in groups of 4 or 5.

The learning was to be led by you.

The lesson was divided into the following parts.

1. You were given 10 minutes to discover “ what is Commedia Dell Arte, using info sheets & wall displays.




2. 10 mins to create a poster on the subject





3. 10 mins to prepare a presentation to be given using drama skills



4. 20 mins Creative presentation.



5. 10 mins to demonstrate your understanding to the class as a list drawn up of descriptions for CDA.



                                               
Some of you used audacity (audio recording) explaining “What is Commedia Dell Arte” at beginning of lesson and again at end of lesson.








Do you notice a difference in the understanding after compared to the beginning?

Working learning levels for the introduction to Comedia Dell Arte.

Level 3c;            Work well in a group and be able to explain what Commedia Dell Arte is.

Level 3b;            Identify key factors within Commedia dell arte.

Level 3a;            Enhance the learning journey of yourself and others through your presentation.


Extension/level 4c;         

                            Present your ideas and findings in as creative a way as possible.