Drama Intro

Drama Intro

CCA 6th Grade

Poll

Have you been to see a play? Did you like it?

• No, I have not been to a play before.

• Yes, I have. I loved it. It was fun!

• Yes, I have, but I did not really like it. It was boring.

• No, I haven't been to a play, but I would love to go one time!

Watch this video of behind the scenes of the Broadway play, Aladdin.

• Think about what is similar to Greek and Shakespearean drama.

• Think about what is different from Greek and Shakespearean drama.

Open Ended

When watching the video of Aladdin, there were similarities and differences between Greek and Shakespearean drama and the dramas of today.

List one similarity and one difference.

Multiple Select

Dialogue (the conversation between characters) helps

• readers and viewers learn about the characters.

• set the mood of a scene.

• develop the plot.

• All of the above.

Multiple Choice

True or False? The script contains the cast, the stage directions, and the dialogue.

• True

• False