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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 http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAss etId=B313F647-B02B-4477-B12B- 679D671D8D74&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAss etId=B313F647-B02B-4477-B12B- 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?