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  • Year 7

Developing a response to a stimulus

In this lesson, pupils will be introduced to a stimulus in the form of a photograph. Pupils will mindmap ideas in response to this, then choose one idea to develop into a narrative, creating a story for three characters.

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Developing a response to a stimulus

In this lesson, pupils will be introduced to a stimulus in the form of a photograph. Pupils will mindmap ideas in response to this, then choose one idea to develop into a narrative, creating a story for three characters.

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  1. In this lesson, students will be introduced to a stimulus in the form of a photograph. Students will mind map ideas in response to this, then choose one idea to develop into a narrative, creating a story for three characters.

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  • Physical activity required.

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Adult supervision recommended

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which of the following best describes a play?

A song with lyrics.
Correct answer: A story written to be performed on stage to an audience.
A story written to be read silently.

Q2.
What is a character?

A part of the story where something really exciting happens.
Correct answer: A person or animal who appears in a story and has a personality and characteristics.
A type of clothing.

Q3.
Which of the following would make an interesting play?

Characters who are all unlikeable, no clear setting or time period.
Correct answer: Clearly defined characters, interesting plotline, added tension or conflict.
Very long speeches, no action, confusing storyline.

Q4.
What is a monologue?

A nasty ear infection.
A race only run by one person.
Correct answer: A speech delivered by one character.

Q5.
Which of the following is true when creating a character?

It's important that the character is good looking and charming.
It's important that the character uses long words and sophisticated language.
Correct answer: It's important to create a detailed, well-defined character who the audience can empathise with.

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5 Questions

Q1.
What is devising?

A musical extravaganza.
Correct answer: A piece of theatre created by a company based on a starting point.
A play written by a playwright.

Q2.
Which of these would be not be an example of a stimulus?

A painting
Correct answer: A play
A poem

Q3.
Which of these best describes a good narrative?

A story about one character who is very boring.
Correct answer: Beginning, introduction of more characters, plot development, conflict, resolution.
Lots of scenes which are very similar, no change in tension and no conflict.

Q4.
What is improvisation?

A way of improving your acting technique.
Correct answer: Acting without a script, making up the performance.
The method of writing a play.

Q5.
Which of these would perhaps not make a good stimulus?

A starting point which has lots of potential for developing ideas
Correct answer: An image from your favourite film
An intriguing image which generates lots of questions