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Drama

Drama. Day One. Drama Journal. What do you know about drama (a play)? Have you ever been in one or seen one? What are some of the features that makes it different from a short story or novel? . Objectives. Content – Analyze the features of dramatic literature. Language –

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Drama

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  1. Drama

  2. Day One

  3. Drama Journal • What do you know about drama (a play)? Have you ever been in one or seen one? What are some of the features that makes it different from a short story or novel?

  4. Objectives • Content – • Analyze the features of dramatic literature • Language– • Define academic vocabulary on a foldable • Read and identify character traits, conflict, and resolution in The Brute • Compare the textbook to the YouTube version

  5. The Brute DRAMA Tragedy Comedy

  6. TRAGEDY • Definition– a play that ends unhappily • Tragic hero- the protagonist, usually a warrior or a king, with many admirable qualities • Tragic flaw- a personal flaw, such as pride, rebelliousness, or jealousy that leads the hero to a tragic end • Conflict- any type: man vs. man, man vs. self, man vs. society

  7. COMEDY • Definition– a play that ends happily • Conflict-man vs. man (a matter of the heart) • Dialogue-conversation • Monologue-one person’s speech to others • Soliloquy-one person speech, alone on stage • Aside-spoken to audience or one character, but not heard by others • Stage directions- describe the setting and character’s actions

  8. Day Two

  9. Opposites Attract Journal • What do you think of the expression “opposites attract?” Can you think of any movies, TV shows, or novel that are based on this idea? Have you seen any examples in real life?

  10. Objectives • Content – • Analyze the features of dramatic literature • Language– • Read and identify character traits, conflict, and resolution in The Brute • Compare the textbook to the YouTube version

  11. The Brute -refined -in mourning/ depressed -stubborn -loud, foul tongue -rude -temper -demanding -straight-talker -respectful -gentle -loyal She owes money to Smirnov but doesn’t have cash to pay today He owes money to others and needs to pay tomorrow He tries to help Mrs. Popov over her sadness (Man vs. Man)

  12. Day Three

  13. Soliloquy Journal • Find one of Smirnov’s soliloquies in the play. Explain what is happening and why he is speaking to himself. • Can you find a monologue and an aside as well.

  14. Objectives • Content – • Analyze the features of dramatic literature • Language– • Read and identify character traits, conflict, and resolution in The Brute • Compare the textbook to the YouTube version

  15. The Brute Vacillates on if she wants Smirnov to leave; kisses; no oats for Toby Likes that she wants to duel; would forgive debt; proposes and kisses No resolution

  16. Day Four

  17. Objectives • Content – • Analyze the features of dramatic literature • Language– • Compare the textbook to the YouTube version on a Venn diagram

  18. Video Comparison Similarities YouTube Textbook

  19. Quiz • Monologue • Soliloquy • Aside • Mrs. Popov • Mr. Smirnov • Luke • A footman for a widow

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