Aims of the lesson

•To analyse the performance techniques used to create the character of Mickey in the middle

section of the play• To work collaboratively to develop ideas

Home Learning

• Use all of the information from today’s lesson to fill in the grid on Mickey.

• Due Wednesday

Quote Dramatic Device What does this reveal about Mickey?“Linda, Mickey and Edward, grouped together, arms around each other as the narrator takes the picture.” (page 53)

“Mickey is left alone, sitting dejected…Mickey unamused, looks at Edward and then looks away.” (page 58)

“You. You’re a dickhead!” (page 59)

“Pause”

“Yeh. But you’re still a kid. An’ I wish I could be as well Eddie, I wish I could still believe in all that blood brother stuff. But I can’t, because while no one was looking, I grew up…” (page 60)

“A prescription note the doctor wrote, / for the chronically depressed.” (page 63)

“Leave me alone will y’? I can’t cope with this. I’m not well. The doctor said, didn’t he, I’m not well…I can’t do things…leave me alone…” (Page 63)

“Linda, Mickey and Edward, grouped together, arms around each other as the narrator takes the picture.”

“Mickey is left alone, sitting dejected…Mickey unamused, looks at Edward and then looks away.” (page 58)

“You. You’re a dickhead!” (page 59)

“Pause”

“Yeh. But you’re still a kid. An’ I wish I could be as well Eddie, I wish I could still believe in all that blood brother stuff. But I can’t, because while no one was looking, I grew up…”

(page 60)

“A prescription note the doctor wrote, / for the chronically depressed.” (page 63)

“Leave me alone will y’? I can’t cope with this. I’m not well. The doctor said, didn’t he, I’m not well…I can’t do things…leave me alone…” (Page 63)

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How does Willy Russell use dramatic devices to develop the character of Mickey?

Did the other group:1. Make a relevant point about the character of

Mickey?2. Identify a relevant dramatic technique?3. Comment on how the quote develops the

character?4. Talk about the affect on the audience?5. Answer the question? /5

Self AssessmentWhat has gone well for me today? What is the target I need to use for my

Controlled Assessment Task?