Tuesday, September 8, 2015

• A sentence fragment expresses an incomplete thought. It may be missing a subject, a verb, or both; however, it may just be a dependent clause.

• Methods to revise fragments:–#1: Add what is missing (subject, verb, etc.).–#2: Connect a phrase fragment to a complete

sentence.–#3: Connect a clause fragment to an independent

clause.–#4: Correct the punctuation.

Directions: Rewrite and revise the following fragments using the method indicated in parentheses at the end of each fragment.

The man in “To Build a Fire.” (#1) Tramped ahead with his dog. (#1) By the fierce cold. (#2) After the man broke through the ice. (#3) The man assumed he would be saved. By

the fire. (#4)

Objective: Students will identify the elements of a one-act play.

Agenda: ◦ Snippet: Revising Fragments◦ Greek Roots ◦ Focus Lesson: Elements of Drama◦ Reading: “Sorry, Wrong Number” by Lucille

Fletcher Highlight Stage Directions

Homework: Greek Roots 11-16 due Monday 9/14/15

6-10 11-15

Hypo = under, below Hyper = over, above Peri = around Pro = before, in front

of Syn, Sym = together,

with

◦Anthrop = man, mankind

◦Phil = love◦Miso, Mis = hate,

bad◦Phon = sound◦Graph, Gram =

write, draw, or record

Definition: a type of writing intended to be performed in a theater in front of an audience where actors take the roles of characters, perform the indicated actions, and speak the written dialogue

Characteristics of a One-Act: ◦ ½ -1 hour long◦ Few characters (usually 4-5) with 1 main

character Focuses on the goal of that 1 character

◦ Simple setting◦ Plot starts late in the conflict

Definition: the time, place, and social circumstances in which the action of a story occurs

In theater, setting is the same as décor, which is the scenery and the properties, or movable pieces of furniture on the stage.

Definition: the persons represented in a dramatic or narrative work◦ Interpreted by the reader as possessing moral,

intellectual, and emotional qualities through what they say and how they say it (dialogue) as well as what they do (action)

◦ The temperament, desire, and moral nature of the character is their motivation

Types of Characters: ◦ Round: complex in temperament and motivation◦ Flat: can be described in a single sentence

Definition: the sequence of events in a story There are typically 4-5 parts to the plot:

◦ Introduction/Beginning/Exposition◦ Rising Action◦ Climax◦ Falling Action◦ Resolution/Ending (not required)

Plot Diagram Examples:

Conflict: a struggle between two opposing forces in a story (the problem)◦ Internal: a conflict that occurs within the character

The character is simultaneously the protagonist and the antagonist.

◦ External: a conflict that involves a character pitted against an outside force Nature Society Another Character Technology

Resolution: the solution to the conflict

Aside – used to show the character’s thoughts/feelings; the other characters on stage do not hear an aside

Movement – directions that tell the actor how or where to moveRight – the actor moves toward, enters, or exits

to his/her right (the audience’s left)Left – the actor moves toward, enters, or exits to

his/her left (the audience’s right)Up Stage – the actor moves toward backstage Down Stage – the actor moves toward the

audience Tone – directions that tell the actor how to say the

dialogue Lighting – tells the director and stage crew when

and where to add lighting

Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uDmNc8j9gA

As we read, please use the highlighter I give you to highlight all the stage directions.AsidesMovementToneLighting/Setting