Prose vs Drama What are the major differences
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Prose vs. Drama What are the major differences between drama and prose stories?
CCS-5 -RL-5 Explain major differences between drama and prose stories, and refer to the structural elements of drama (e. g. cast of characters, setting descriptions, dialogue, stage directions, acts, scenes) when writing or speaking about specific works of dramatic literature
Prose �“the ordinary form of spoken or written language, without metrical structure, as distinguished from poetry or verse. ” http: //dictionary. reference. com/browse/prose �A story or book that is not a play or poem �Examples
Drama �“a composition in prose or verse presenting in dialogue or pantomime a story involving conflict or contrast of character, esp. one intended to be acted on the stage; a play. ” http: //dictionary. reference. com/browse/drama �The art of composing, writing, acting, or producing plays; a literary composition intended to portray life or character or enact a story, usually involving conflicts and emotions exhibited through action and dialogue, designed for theatrical performance 2 nd Ed. KET Arts Toolkit Drama Glossary �View examples
2 nd Ed. KET Arts Toolkit Drama
Elements of Drama �Literary �Technical �Performance 2 nd Ed. KET Arts Toolkit Drama
Literary Elements �Script �Story line (plot) �Character �Story organization (beginning, middle, end) �Setting �Dialogue �Monologue �Conflict 2 nd Ed. KET Arts Toolkit Drama It’s all in the script!
Technical Elements �Scenery (set) �Costumes �Props �Sound and Music �Lighting �Make-up It’s the pizzazz! 2 nd Ed. KET Arts Toolkit Drama
Performance Elements �Acting �how speaking, moving help to create characters �Speaking �vocal expression, projection, speaking style, diction �Nonverbal expression �gestures, facial expression, movement 2 nd Ed. KET Arts Toolkit Drama Everything the characters do!
What are the major differences between drama and prose stories? �With a partner, visit an Interactive Venn Diagram http: //classtools. net/education-games-php/venn_intro/ �Complete the Venn Diagram to compare and contrast drama and prose stories. �Save the completed project as “Student 1 Name – and Student 2 Name Drama vs Prose stories” (Ex. Shari and John Drama vs Prose stories) �Save as a webpage, print final copy and email to teacher
Review Drama vs. Prose �http: //www. eng. umu. se/lughnasa/differen. htm �Create whole-class Venn Diagram Comparing & Contrasting Drama and Prose stories http: //classtools. net/education-games-php/venn_intro/
Read Aloud �“Anansi” by Gerald Mc. Dermott �Caldecott Honor Book �Prose or Drama? �Prose – It is a folk tale.
View �“Anansi’s Rescue from the River” http: //player. discoveryeducation. com/index. cfm? guid. Ass et. Id=B 313 F 647 -B 02 B-4477 -B 12 B 679 D 671 D 8 D 74&bln. From. Search=1&productcode=US �Prose or Drama? �Drama - Storytelling is a form of drama.
Act �Copy scripts and assign parts to “Anansi’s Rescue from the River” �Students act out script 2 nd Ed. KET Arts Toolkit Drama
Review What are the major differences between drama and prose stories?