S.4 Literature in English, Term 2
Drama
What you will learn
S.4 · Literature in English · Term 2
Drama
Competency
The Learner deepen their understanding and analysis of how plays create an impact on an audience, and they can apply these techniques in writing and performance.
| No. | The learner should | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Understand the decisions required in order to turn a play script into a stage performance Understanding | Understanding |
| 2 | Understand how a play is different from prose and poetry, and use specialist drama terminology KnowledgeUnderstanding | KnowledgeUnderstanding |
| 3 | Explore their own responses to a play, citing words and actions from the script Understanding | Understanding |
| 4 | Summarise the plot of a play succinctly and accurately Skills | Skills |
| 5 | Be able to analyse a play in order to identify its themes SkillsValues & attitudes | SkillsValues & attitudes |
| 6 | Understand the importance of non-verbal communication in the staging of a play Understanding | Understanding |
| 7 | Form written opinions of a play based on all the techniques used SkillsKnowledgeUnderstandingGeneric skills | SkillsKnowledgeUnderstandingGeneric skills |
| 8 | Understand how character is portrayed in drama, and practice creating characters UnderstandingSkills | UnderstandingSkills |
| 9 | Bring all their knowledge and understanding of dramatic themes and techniques to bear in writing and performing a three-act play KnowledgeSkillsUnderstanding | KnowledgeSkillsUnderstanding |
What do the labels mean?
Each learning outcome is tagged with what it builds: Knowledge (facts you can recall), Understanding (explaining why), Skills (things you can do), Values & attitudes, and Generic skills such as communication and critical thinking.
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