Fractured Fairy Tales - Scriptwriting and Performance Class

Description

Over the course of these classes, kids will explore the features of fairy tales including characters, setting and plot. Using imaginations and lots of fun drama games we will improvise, devise, script, rehearse and perform a fractured fairytale of our very own!

Learning Goal

To improvise, script, rehearse and perform drama for one another and an audience.
To identify typical features of a fairy tale using literary terms such as character, setting & plot.
To recognise that feelings and emotions and storylines within fairy tales can be universal.
To think imaginatively and creatively when responding to and composing texts.

Language Conducted

English

Requirement

Comfortable clothes and some space to move.
As we will be creating characters - any items of costumes or dress-ups you have at home would be a fabulous addition to the classroom.
Something to write on and with.
Any picture books/fairy tales you may have at home.

Home Work

Work on script may be required outside of class time. Student will be required to source or make their own costume from items on hand.

External Resources

All resources will be accessible in a google classroom. Link sent on enrollment.

Time Commitment

4 x 50 minute class sessions. A small amount of outside class time may be required for preparation and homework.

Outcome

Write and perform a short scene inspired by fairy tales, demonstrating understanding of setting, plot, and character.

Meet Course teacher

SHANNON

19 COURSES

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My name is Shannon and I am a qualified Drama and English teacher from Australia. In 2017 my family and I (my husband and two teenage sons), sold everything we owned to travel the world and learn from all that it has to offer. We are currently based in Vietnam and I am teaching English online.
I graduated university with a Bachelor of Creative Arts Honours in Theatre 1994 and since that time have been working as a professional actor, director and teacher. I also hold a Graduate Diploma in Learning and Teaching (Secondary) as well as a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. I have both an Advanced and Professional TESOL Certificate and hold an International English Teaching Licence as well as an Australian teaching license.
In 2004 I started my own Theatre school called TheatreMax, offering drama classes and productions for ages 3 through to adults and my background in Theatre translates into my English teaching style. My teaching focus is very much student led and interest driven with a focus on creativity, storytelling and confidence building. I also homeschool (or worldschool as we are travelling!) my two boys and believe in people following their passions, trying, failing and then trying again.
I have extensive experience working with students with both physical and intellectual disabilities and have worked as a classroom teacher in Australian high school mainstream and support units. Fun fact, in the 90’s I used to travel around Australia dressed up as a purple fluffy creature called Tickle the Doodat for a children’s group called The Hooley Dooleys. I am an accomplished script writer and have been commissioned to create productions for community groups around such issues as pollution and bullying. I have worked with many community and school groups of various ages and nationalities and in various countries to devise performances for cultural and arts festivals.
No matter what class of mine you choose you will develop your creativity and confidence and have fun!
Please note that all my classes require a minimum of three students to run and can be scheduled at a time to suit you. Contact me to arrange a class today!

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Parent Reviews

Steph on Aug 23 about Intro to Impro

I think the other learners should expect lots of fun and games, with education too. Parents should be happy to know that this is a very creative and impro-ish class that will boost their kids' creativity. Kids who are looking to improve their emotion-acting skills will benefit most. From Summer '10 :D