Drama Cultural Storytelling 2 (4th February 2011)

Todays practical activities

1)   Pass the pen;  

An Ad-lib story making game carried out in groups.

It was to prepare for creative and imaginative work. 

      2) What the point (of story telling);            

A quick brainstorm concentrating on what is the point of story telling. Your answers were for;                                       entertainment , to share knowledge and beliefs in different cultures and give information, 

All stories are to entertain but there may be a hidden meaning behind a story.

3) Narration 2 types of narration

a) one person dedicated as narrator. 

b) character help narrate as part of the story

4) Use of narration to enhance the drama piece with Assops fables

Each group given a fable that needs to be acted out and 10 mins to practice.

As pupils watch each groups narrated play of the Assop's Fables  they graded the performance on how well they  meet the learning levels for the lesson.

 Each play was graded on the level criteria for this lesson (See top image)

5 minutes at end

Reminder of Around the World in 80 mins.  Each group was offered the chance to perform their fables at the show on Wednesday 16^th February. .