What are the major differences between drama and prose
stories?
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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
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Prose the ordinary form of spoken or written language, without
metrical structure, as distinguished from poetry or verse.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/prose
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/prose A story or book that
is not a play or poem Examples
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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
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
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2 nd Ed. KET Arts Toolkit Drama
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Elements of Drama Literary Technical Performance 2 nd Ed. KET
Arts Toolkit Drama
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Literary Elements Script Story line (plot) Character Story
organization (beginning, middle, end) Setting Dialogue Monologue
Conflict Its all in the script! 2 nd Ed. KET Arts Toolkit
Drama
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Technical Elements Scenery (set) Costumes Props Sound and Music
Lighting Make-up 2 nd Ed. KET Arts Toolkit Drama Its the
pizzazz!
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Performance Elements Acting how speaking, moving help to create
characters Speaking vocal expression, projection, speaking style,
diction Nonverbal expression gestures, facial expression, movement
Everything the characters do! 2 nd Ed. KET Arts Toolkit Drama
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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/
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
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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/
http://classtools.net/education-games-php/venn_intro/
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Read Aloud Anansi by Gerald McDermott Caldecott Honor Book
Prose or Drama? Prose It is a folk tale.
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View Anansis Rescue from the River
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http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAss
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679D671D8D74&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US Prose or Drama?
Drama - Storytelling is a form of drama.
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Act Copy scripts and assign parts to Anansis Rescue from the
River Students act out script 2 nd Ed. KET Arts Toolkit Drama
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Review - What are the major differences between drama and prose
stories?