Year 9
Introduction to verbatim theatre
In this lesson we will learn about 'Verbatim' Theatre as a style of Drama. We will explore key features, some examples, and make our own mini Verbatim piece
Year 9
Introduction to verbatim theatre
In this lesson we will learn about 'Verbatim' Theatre as a style of Drama. We will explore key features, some examples, and make our own mini Verbatim piece
Lesson details
Key learning points
- In this lesson, students will learn about verbatim theatre / documentary theatre by watching videos and reading script. They will create a mini verbatim piece using messages or emails from their phone.
Content guidance
- Physical activity required.
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended.
Licence
This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.
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4 Questions
Q1.
Find 3 different styles of theatre
Bacon and Eggs
Q2.
Verbatim Theatre is:
A French style of Drama
Plays made up of words from other plays
Q3.
Verbatim text could be: (tick six)
An old storybook
Photograph
Poem
Song lyrics
Q4.
Some well known Verbatim Theatre practitioners are: (tick two)
Gary Lineker
Lorraine Kelly
Whoopi Goldberg
5 Questions
Q1.
Verbatim Theatre is:
A French style of Drama
Plays made up of words from other plays
Q2.
Verbatim text could be: (tick six)
An old storybook
Photograph
Poem
Song lyrics
Q3.
Some advantages of Verbatim theatre are: (choose two)
Is really easy and so requires not a lot of work
Q4.
Some well known Verbatim Theatre practitioners are: (tick two)
Bertolt Brecht
Dennis Kelly
William Shakespeare
Q5.
The Verbatim play by LUNG theatre about young carers is called:
Who is bothered?