Clearmeadow Idol: Monologues!
Over the next few weeks, students will be writing, performing, and analyzing monologues from the perspective of the fictional character of their choice.
Costumes and music will be encouraged!
Costumes and music will be encouraged!
Introduction: What is a Monologue?
Monologue (noun)
- a long speech by one actor in a play or movie, or as part of a theatrical or broadcast program.
Elements of Drama
Students in Grade 7 will develop or extend understanding of the following concepts through participation
in various drama experiences.
• role/character: considering motivations of historical and fictional characters; considering various facets
of multidimensional characters; revealing character through the use of props and movement/blocking;
maintaining commitment to role
• relationship: developing and analysing multidimensional relationships in the drama
• time and place: improvising with/adapting available materials to establish setting; using blocking
(e.g., when and where to move) and stage areas (e.g., upstage right, downstage centre) in planning
and performance
• tension: using sound, lighting, technology, and stage effects to heighten tension; using foreshadowing
to create suspense.
• focus and emphasis: using a range of devices and effects to highlight specific aspects of the performance
for the audience.
While preparing their monologues, students will need to understand the elements of Drama as they will be asked to include these in their performances and drama reflection pieces!
in various drama experiences.
• role/character: considering motivations of historical and fictional characters; considering various facets
of multidimensional characters; revealing character through the use of props and movement/blocking;
maintaining commitment to role
• relationship: developing and analysing multidimensional relationships in the drama
• time and place: improvising with/adapting available materials to establish setting; using blocking
(e.g., when and where to move) and stage areas (e.g., upstage right, downstage centre) in planning
and performance
• tension: using sound, lighting, technology, and stage effects to heighten tension; using foreshadowing
to create suspense.
• focus and emphasis: using a range of devices and effects to highlight specific aspects of the performance
for the audience.
While preparing their monologues, students will need to understand the elements of Drama as they will be asked to include these in their performances and drama reflection pieces!