From Script to Stage · SHS3 Literature In English

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 3.3.3.LI.2 - Convert drama pieces into stories

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify the structural elements of a drama piece (acts, scenes, dialogue, stage directions) and explain how they translate into story components (chapters, paragraphs, narration, description).
Convert a short scripted drama scene into a narrative story, preserving the plot, characters and theme while changing the form.
Use the process writing approach (planning, drafting, revising, editing, publishing) to complete the conversion of a drama piece into a story.
Compare and contrast a drama script and a story version of the same event, noting what is gained and lost in each form.
Work collaboratively in groups to convert a drama piece into a story, giving and receiving constructive feedback on each other’s drafts.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Drama (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: From Script to Stage (3.3)
Content standard: 3.3.3.CS.1 - Exhibit knowledge and understanding of analysing, scripting, converting and performing drama pieces, 3.3.3.LO.1 Create and convert drama pieces/scripts for performance.
Indicator: 3.3.3.LI.2 - Convert drama pieces into stories
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 5 (Week 25 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 145

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Group Activity: Convert the story into drama. Choose a dramatic form. Elements of drama. Remember the process writing approach may be useful still. Learners in groups use the process approach to convert stories to drama. Learners work in groups to lend support to others.

Assessment (3.3.3.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.

Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Scripted drama piece
- Action clip
- Film and skits online/internet