Elements of Drama Notes

Elements of a Drama Notes

You will have a quiz on the notes this week!

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​Complete the fill in the blank notes as you go through this lesson.

When reading a drama it is key to remember that the purpose of the writing is to be performed.

Drama is one of the oldest genres of fiction!

What is a drama text?

All drama text tell a story using performers to act out the action and dialogue, but there are different 3 primary different types of drama texts.

• Stage play: written to be performed live to an audience

• Screen Play: written to be performed for television, film, etc.

• Musical: (can be filmed or staged) includes music and dance in the performance of the drama

3 primary types of Drama:

A drama text is written in a different format and uses different text features than a novel or essay written in paragraphs.

Drama Text Features

• Cast of Characters - a brief list of the characters in the play and key info

• Scene Headings - labels included to indicate the smaller parts within a play (similar to chapters in a novel) called scenes and acts. These labels also give key information about locations and time

• Stage Direction - describes the action happening on stage and gives important visual/auditory information for the actors and director

• Dialogue - what the characters of the drama are saying

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Select the correct vocabulary for each part of the drama text in the image:

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Poll

Do you enjoy reading/watching plays?

• yes

• no

Don't forget to put your notes into the notes section of your binder!