Close to our heart: using props in Drama
In this lesson, we will consider set and props as elements of devising drama. We will experiment with how props can be used to convey meaning, and design and annotate our own prop.
Close to our heart: using props in Drama
In this lesson, we will consider set and props as elements of devising drama. We will experiment with how props can be used to convey meaning, and design and annotate our own prop.
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- In this lesson, students will consider sets and props, as elements of devising drama. They will experiment with how props can be used to convey meaning, and design and annotate their own props.
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- Physical activity required.
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Adult supervision recommended.
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4 Questions
Q1.
Tick all the objects which we would call 'set or scenery' in Drama
Bag
Hat
Sunglasses
Q2.
What do we mean by 'Props' in Drama?
Shouting and words of encouragement from the audience when an actor does something good
Things we used to hold open doors onstage
Q3.
A good prop can: (tick four)
Be ignored by the audience
Q4.
Props that might suit a sports person are: (check two)
Balloons
Burger and chips
Dagger
Trainers
4 Questions
Q1.
Tick all the objects which we would call 'set or scenery' in Drama
Bag
Hat
Sunglasses
Q2.
What do we mean by 'Props' in Drama?
Shouting and words of encouragement from the audience when an actor does something good.
Things we used to hold open doors onstage.
Q3.
A good prop can: (tick four)
Be ignored by the audience.
Q4.
Props that might suit a sports person are: (tick two)
Balloons
Burger and chips
Dagger
Trainers