THE ALEXANDRA SCHOOL

SCHEME OF WORK: 1st YEAR LITERATURE

TERM III 2011-2012

Weeks TOPICS GENERAL

OBJECTIVES STRATEGIES RESOURCES ASSESSMENT

1 - 2 Introduction to DRAMA

identify specific features of drama as specific genre; understand the meaning of specific terms/conventions such as the cast, props, stage directions, asides; recognize the importance of these to the development of plot and character; appreciate how character and mood are developed within the drama.

Lecture-discussion Concept Formation Dramatization/Role play Cooperative Learning Groups

Script Chalkboard Cassette Tape Recorder Camera

In-class participation Dramatic presentations Written assignments

1 - 5 “The Emperor’s Carpet”

appreciate how character is developed within the drama; create graphic character maps; create character sketches; explore themes – Power & Authority, Justice/Fairness; identify dramatic devices – eg. Irony; relate the story of the drama to the contemporary world; script scenes from incidents from stories done in Term II; convert a scripted scene to a prose summary; create and script original alternate and additional scenes; dramatize scripted scenes both from the play and original ones; critique these dramatizations; critique scripts.

Lecture-discussion Concept Formation Dramatization/Role play Cooperative Learning Groups

Script Chalkboard Character Maps Students’ Work & Performance Cassette Tape Recorder Camera

In-class participation Dramatic presentations Written assignments

6 Revision of texts and literary concepts done throughout the year.