Objectives for the topic

To identify how dramatists present power through dialogue
To explore how vocabulary and sentence structure can reveal power and status between speakers.

Introduction

In this topic, you will analyse a scene and then write your own dramatic scene, showing shifts of power between characters.

Session One (1.4.1): Dialogue

Read and complete all of the activities on pages 30-32.
Listen to the audio from Noughts and Crosses here:

https://www.kerboodle.com/app/courses/100326/modules/Resources/content/523085

Extension Activity

You could read the whole play or novel (by Malorie Blackman), which is related to the topic of power and influence.

Session Two (1.4.2): Writing a Script

Read and complete all of the activities on pages 33-34.
To help you complete Activity 4 on page 34, watch this video, which explains the different types of sentences:

Session Three (1.4.3): Creating Your Own Drama

Read and complete Activity 5 on page 35.
You could record your drama script, using different voices for the different characters, or ask someone to help you by reading a different part.

Extension Task

Imagine that you are directing a performance of your play. Design the set and the costumes for the characters by drawing pictures or creating a collage. Can you show who has the most power through the way they look or dress?

Session Four (1.4.4): Grammar: Spelling and Plurals

Read and complete all of the activities on pages 64-65 (how to improve your spelling) and page 66 (plurals) in your Get It Right workbook.
WATCH this video to help you revise plurals.

WATCH this video for further support with recognising prefixes and suffixes.

Check your answers

CHECK – Student Book 2 Answers (pages 30-35)

CHECK – Get it Right Answers (pages 64-65)

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