What are the major differences between drama and prose stories? Prose vs. Drama What are the major differences between drama and prose stories? Day 1 – Complete slides 1 – 10 Day 2 – Complete slides 11 - 15

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

Prose “the ordinary form of spoken or written language, without metrical structure, as distinguished from poetry or verse.” http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/prose A story or book that is not a play or poem Examples Display sample books written in prose

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 The art of composing, writing, acting, or producing plays; a literary composition intended to portray likfe or character or enact a story, usually involving conflicts and emotions exhibited through action and dialogue, designed for theatrical performance 2nd Ed. KET Arts Toolkit Drama Glossary View examples Display sample books written as plays available in your local school library. Title: Feast of Thanksgiving, the first American holiday : a play / by June Behrens ; pictures by Anne Siberall. Publisher: Childrens Press, p1974, c1974 Title: The jungle book / Rudyard Kipling ; adapted for the stage by Stuart Paterson. Publisher: Nick Hern Books, p2007, c2007

2nd Ed. KET Arts Toolkit Drama

Elements of Drama Literary Technical Performance 2nd Ed. KET Arts Toolkit Drama

Literary Elements It’s all in the script! Script Story line (plot) Character Story organization (beginning, middle, end) Setting Dialogue Monologue Conflict It’s all in the script! 2nd Ed. KET Arts Toolkit Drama

Technical Elements Scenery (set) Costumes Props Sound and Music Lighting Make-up 2nd Ed. KET Arts Toolkit Drama

Everything the characters do! 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! 2nd Ed. KET Arts Toolkit Drama

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/ Complete the Venn Diagram to compare and contrast drama and prose stories. Save the completed project as “Student 1 Name – Student 2 Name Drama vs Prose stories” (Ex. Shari John Drama vs Prose stories) Save as a webpage, print final copy and email to teacher

Review Drama vs. Prose http://www.eng.umu.se/lughnasa/differen.htm Create whole-class Venn Diagram - http://classtools.net/education-games-php/venn_intro/ Begin Day 2 activities

Read Aloud “Anansi” by Gerald McDermott Prose or Drama? Caldecott Honor Book Prose or Drama? Prose – It is a folk tale.

View “Anansi’s Rescue from the River” http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=B313F647-B02B-4477-B12B-679D671D8D74&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US Prose or Drama? Drama - Storytelling is a form of drama.

Act Copy scripts and assign parts to “Anansi’s Rescue from the River” Students act out script 2nd Ed. KET Arts Toolkit Drama

Review - What are the major differences between drama and prose stories?