In their own words': using interviews to devise monologue

In this lesson we will learn more about 'verbatim' theatre as a style of drama by performing some work from famous examples, conducting our own interviews, and devising a monologue from the answers.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What is verbatim theatre?

1/4

Q2.What is a 'Found text'?

2/4

Q3.What is a monologue?

3/4

Q4.After an interview, and before making Drama from someone's words we should check with the person we interviewed: (Mark two)

Select two (2) boxes

4/4

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Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What is verbatim theatre?

1/4

Q2.What is a 'Found text'?

2/4

Q3.What is a monologue?

3/4

Q4.After an interview, and before making Drama from someone's words we should check with the person we interviewed: (Mark two)

Select two (2) boxes

4/4

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‘In their own words’ Using interviews to devise monologue

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.What is verbatim theatre?

1/5

Q2.What are some advantages of verbatim theatre? (Tick 2 boxes)

Select two (2) boxes

2/5

Q3.What is a 'Found text'?

3/5

Q4.What is a Monologue?

4/5

Q5.After an interview, and before making drama from someone's words, what should we check with the person we interviewed? (Tick 2 boxes)

Select two (2) boxes

5/5

This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Quiz:

‘In their own words’ Using interviews to devise monologue

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.What is verbatim theatre?

1/5

Q2.What are some advantages of verbatim theatre? (Tick 2 boxes)

Select two (2) boxes

2/5

Q3.What is a 'Found text'?

3/5

Q4.What is a Monologue?

4/5

Q5.After an interview, and before making drama from someone's words, what should we check with the person we interviewed? (Tick 2 boxes)

Select two (2) boxes

5/5

Lesson summary: In their own words': using interviews to devise monologue

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