March 11,12,13, 2015introduction to drama

The Prince and the Pauper

Homework: Study Unit 2 vocabulary flashcards.

Objective

I can evaluate the purpose of stage directions in a drama and describe how a drama's plot unfolds as the story moves toward a resolution.

Warm Up:

Copy the definitions for DRAMA, SCRIPT and STAGE DIRECTIONS into your notes. These can be found in the red section of your Literature book.

Wait! Not THAT kind of drama!

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Drama

drama(play) is a form of literature meant to be performed by actors in front of an audience. In a play, the characters' dialogue and actions tell the story. http://castingdirectorworkshopsla.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Actors-on-the-stage-clip-art.jpg

script

the written form of a drama

stage directions

in the script of a play the instructions to the actors, director and stage crew. They might suggest scenery, lighting, sound effects and ways for actors to move and speak.

(Stage directions are often written in parentheses and italic type)

Turn in your Lit book to pg. 534

The Phantom Tollbooth

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Find an example of stage directions for each of the following: scenerylightingsound effects ways for actors to moveways for the actors to speak

scenery

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lighting

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sound effects

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ways for the actors to move

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ways for the actors to speak

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March 12, 2015introduction to drama

The Prince and the Pauper

Homework: Study Unit 2 vocabulary flashcards.

Objective

I can evaluate the purpose of stage directions in a drama and describe how a drama's plot unfolds as the story moves toward a resolution.

Warm Up:

Get your IR book from the back counter. Turn to pg. 42 and read the "Who would you be if you could?" section and write your questions in the side bar.

Cast of characters

Edward, Prince of WalesTom Canty, the PauperLord HertfordLord St. JohnKing Henry VIIIHeraldMiles HendonJohn Canty, Tom's fatherHugo, a young thiefTwo Women

JusticeConstableJailerSir Hugh HendonTwo PrisonersTwo GuardsThree PagesLords and LadiesVillagers

Turn in your IR book to pg. 42

The Prince and the Pauper

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Read and answer the "Who Would You Be if You Could? section

A READING A PLAYIn a play, each scene begins with a description of its setting. Reread lines 1-8. Circle the words in the stage directions that tell when and where the first scene will take place.

B READING A PLAYReread lines 15-28. Look carefully at the stage directions. What do they reveal about each boy?

C CONFLICT IN DRAMAReread lines 40-57. Underline the words and phrases that give you a clear picture of Tom's life. What does the Prince of Wales find appealing about Tom's life?

D CONFLICT IN DRAMAA conflict is a problem or struggle that a character faces in a story. What major conflict is introduced in this conversation between Tom and the Prince?

E READING A PLAYReread the stage directions in lines 89-92 and 99-102. How do the guards treat each boy? What do their reactions show?

PAUSE & REFLECTPause at line 132. Why is Tom afraid? Why does the king reassure him?

F CONFLICT IN DRAMAHow does Tom's interaction with the king make the conflict more complicated?

G READING A PLAYReread 162-173. How do the actions of the characters create humor in this part of the play?

Why don't the king's men think that Tom is an imposter?

H READING A PLAYReread 193-197. Circle the stage directions that give information about the setting. Underline the stage directions that describe character movements and behavior. What do these stage directions tell you about what's happening?

I CONFLICT IN DRAMAReread lines 201-218. What happens when the prince meets Tom's father?

J CONFLICT IN DRAMAReread lines 230-235. What does the death of the king mean for Tom? How might this event affect the conflict? Add details about the conflict in Scene III.

K READING A PLAYReread 244-255. Underline the stage directions concerning Miles Hendon. What do they tell you about this new character?

L READING A PLAYReread 261-268. What happens just as the prince leaves the courtyard with Miles?

PAUSE & REFLECTWhat role might Miles play in future events? Provide details from the text that support your response.

M CONFLICT IN DRAMAReread lines 311-323. Why is John Canty so anxious to recover his son? How will this event affect the prince's chance of regaining his throne. Add these details about the conflict in Scene IV.

N READING A PLAYReread 330-342. How is the prince treated by Canty and Hugo?

PAUSE & REFLECTReread lines 362-367. What has the prince learned so far about trading places? Add details about the conflict in Scene V.

O CONFLICT IN DRAMAAs the play progresses, Miles'role expands. Reread lines 399-416. What is Miles trying to accomplish in these scenes?

P CONFLICT IN DRAMAReread lines 420-433. Note that the prince is surprised that no one is looking for him. Should he be surprised? Why or why not?

PAUSE & REFLECTWhy does the prince look puzzled as the scene closes? Add details about the conflict in Scene VI.

Q CONFLICT IN DRAMAReread lines 457-458. What does this information, revealed by the prisoner, mean for the prince? Add details about the conflict in Scene VII.

R READING A PLAYReread lines 484-490. How do the stage directions in this part of the play contribute to tension in the drama?

S CONFLICT IN DRAMAReread lines 491-497. What does the meeting between Tom and the prince suggest about how the prince's problem might be resolved?

Why might the prince have no recollection of where he put the Great Seal?

T CONFLICT IN DRAMAReread lines 517-527. How is the major conflict resolved? Add detail about the conflict.

PAUSE & REFLECTConsider how Tom appears to be able to rule without any preparation, while the prince learns how to rule through his experiences as a pauper. What message does the play convey about good leadership qualities?