Dramatic techniques: teach me, tell me

Last updated: 15/11/2023
Contributor: Teachit Author
Dramatic techniques: teach me, tell me
Main Subject
Key stage
Category
Reading: Drama
Resource type
Student activity
Game/quiz

A card game for students to play when studying dramatic techniques or reading a class play. In pairs, students test each other's knowledge by describing the technique and giving an example from the play they are studying. The dramatic techniques covered include: 

  • soliloquy
  • foreshadowing
  • stage directions
  • pathetic fallacy
  • dramatic irony
  • stichomythia
  • entrances
  • exits
  • timing. 

Teaching notes are included and there is a differentiated version of the cards for students who would like to add their own reasons or effects. 

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revision in groups

24/04/2017

My self taught IB Diploma literature class will find it useful.

12/04/2017

5

revision in groups

24/04/2017

My self taught IB Diploma literature class will find it useful.

12/04/2017

5