Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand how the sequence of actions in a drama can create meaning for the audience.
Materials and Prep
Materials Needed:
- Paper
- Coloring utensils
- Imagination!
Prep: Make sure you have a clear space to work in and your creativity turned on!
Activities
1. Create a comic strip: Draw a sequence of actions in a story to show how the order of events can affect the story's meaning.
2. Act out a scene: Pretend to be characters in a play and act out a short scene. Notice how the order of actions can change the emotions and understanding of the audience.
3. Draw a story timeline: Draw a timeline with key events from a story or make up your own. See how changing the order of events can change the whole story!
Talking Points
- When we put actions in a certain order in a story or play, it can make the audience feel different things. For example, starting with a sad event might make the audience feel sad. Starting with a funny event might make them laugh.
- Imagine you are telling a story about a superhero. If we start the story with the superhero saving the day, the audience might feel excited and happy. But if we start the story with the superhero facing a big challenge, the audience might feel worried and curious about what will happen next.
- Just like in a recipe where the order of ingredients matters, in a story or play, the order of actions can change the whole meaning. It's like putting together a puzzle - each piece (action) fits in a specific place to make the whole picture (meaning).