Topic Four (1.4): Drama

Topics Icon.png Objectives for the topic

  • To identify the key features and different forms of drama texts.

Introduction Icon.png Introduction

In this topic, you will compare the features of two different drama texts and create your own piece of drama.

Read _ Make Notes Icon.png Session One (1.4.1): Key Features of Drama 

  • Do you have a favourite drama TV programme or film? Or have you seen a play? What do you think are the features of a good quality drama? You could watch a clip or an episode to help you with this. 
  • Read and complete all of the activities on page 30. 

Read _ Make Notes Icon.png Session Two (1.4.2): Writing a Script 

  • Read and complete all of the activities on pages 31-33. 
  • Listen to the audio of Romeo and Juliet here:  

LISTEN - 1.4 Romeo and Juliet audio (Kerboodle)  

  • To help you complete Activity 3, read the resource below: 

 READ - Writing a Script Resource Download READ - Writing a Script Resource  

Read _ Make Notes Icon.png Session Three (1.4.3): Creating Your Own Drama 

  • Read and complete all of the activities on pages 34-35. 
  • Listen to the audio of Here Be Dragons:  

LISTEN - 1.4 Here Be Dragons audio (Kerboodle) 

  • You could record your drama script, use different voices for the different characters, or ask someone to help you by reading a different character. 

Extension Activity 

Imagine that you are now adapting your podcast for the stage. Design the set and the costumes for the characters by drawing pictures or creating a collage. 

Read _ Make Notes Icon.png Session Four (1.4.4): Grammar: Spelling 

  • Read and complete all of the activities on page 80 (Why is spelling important?) of your Get It Right workbook. 

Download Icon.png Check your answers 

CHECK  – 1.4 Student Book 1 Answers – Unit 4 

CHECK – Get it Right Answers (page 80)

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