GOTE Method

GOTE Method

Today, we will learn about the first two letters of the acronym GOTE.

Let's Learn about drama first

Did you know there is a difference in the spelling of words Theatre and Theater?

Theatre and Theater

• Theater - with an er - refers to a building

• Theatre - with an re - refers to the art form

• so when you go to a building to see a play it is the ?

• If you are joining an acting company - it is considered joining the ?

Now back to the acronym GOTE

The acronym GOTE stands for Goal - Obstacle - Tactics - Expectations

We are going to be looking at the first two letters today.

G and O

G - Goal

• The word goal means something that one wants to achieve or strive for.

• What someone wants

• Something that you want to be the ultimate outcome.

Two Types of Goals

• Character or individual goal

• Super goal - or overall theme

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Multiple Choice

The play "Dear Evan Hansen" teaches that suicide is not the answer, and no-one is alone. This is an example of

• Character Goal

• Super Goal

• Metaphore

Multiple Choice

In the play "Wicked", Elphaba wants to save the animals from losing their ability to speak. This is an example of:

• Selflessness

• Character Goal

• Selfishness

• Super Goal

And Now onto the O

O stands for Obstacle

Obstacle

• Something that stands in the way of you reaching your goal

• Something that can be physical or mental

• It is most often associated with the antagonist in the story

Types of Obstacles

• Physical - Something that you can touch or have to deal with on a physical level

• Mental - Something that is in your mind that keeps you from being able to do something

• There are other types, but in stories, these are the main two we will deal with.

Mental Obstacle

This is the most common in a play. It is where the character doesn't believe they can do something, or their own thoughts and self is preventing them from achieving a goal.

Multiple Choice

An ork wants to get a ring that is on the other side of a sheer cliff mountain. This is an example of:

• Mental Obstacle

• Mental Illness

• Physical Obstacle