Unit
4- Script and Play Analysis
Module
3 - Blocking
Lesson
2 - Character and Conflict
Introduction:
Students will be able to apply the concept of blocking pictures
to specific characters.
Objectives:
- to become comfortable in blocking improvised or scripted scenes.
-
to
practice leadership in small and large groups.
-
to
practice accept the leadership of others in small and large groups.
- to understand and apply the concept of status
Resources:
digital
camera, or camera and scanner (if lessons are taught remotely)
CELs:
C, TL
Components:
Creative/Productive
Activities:
Activity
1 - Journal
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Have students list as many examples as they can of conflict/fighting.
• Start with examples of individuals, work to sporting
events, groups, and countries.
• Don't record details, just list the examples. (5
min.)
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Activity
2 - Tableau
Using the journal articles they created, have students create
a series of tableaux
that show conflict.
• Break into groups of two to five, and assign one person
to be the director.
• Each group of two to five should generate 10-15 little
pictures.
• Each
individual scene should have a focal point, levels, and clear
conflict.
• The
pictures or tableaux should not be related. (15 min.)
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•
When the groups present, stop them frequently to clarify
blocking that is vague or ineffective.
• Have students silently raise hands each time any
individual "picture" impacts them strongly. (10
- 15 min.)
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Activity
3 - Making a scene
Have each group develop their favorite picture into an improvised
scene. All the blocking and movement must fit into the guidelines
in the introduction to blocking, and must be consistent with the
character developed by the actor. Practice for ten minutes, then
present the scenes to the class.
Instructional
Strategies: Role playing, Concept attainment
Evaluation:
no formal evaluation needs to be used
On-line
Activity Alternatives: Blocking scenes should be photographed
and ten from each group should be posted to a page on the net
that all the students can view.
Students should vote for the picture from each group that best
establishes conflict. The voting could be done via e-mail, or
chat. The groups then develop the scenes in their home schools.
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