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Exploring Dramatic Literature: Forms and Characteristics

Learn about the various forms of dramatic literature including comedy, tragedy, drama, and dramatic monologue. Understand the relationship between the expressed purposes and characteristics of each form. Dive into the nuances of dramatic expression and explore the differences between drama and movies. Engage in quickwrites, readings, and discussions to enhance comprehension and appreciation of the art. Create your own drama or dramatic monologue for a hands-on learning experience.

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Exploring Dramatic Literature: Forms and Characteristics

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  1. Dramatic Literature Reading 3.1 Articulate the relationship between the expressed purposes and the characteristics of different forms of dramatic literature (comedy, tragedy, drama, dramatic monologue)

  2. 5-5-5 Quickwrite • 5 lines • 5 points • 5 minutes • What is drama? What is the difference between drama and a movie? • Be ready to read for bonus!

  3. Notes • Dramatic Literature – meant to be acted out or performed for an audience • Ex: Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare. • Drama – another name for dramatic literature • Comedy – a play that ends happily • Tragedy – a play that ends unhappily

  4. Notes cont… • History – a play that is based upon a historical person or event • Farce – a humorous play or skit • Dramatic monologue – a long speech by a character that reveals his/her inner thoughts and feelings • Soliloquy – a dramatic monologue in a longer play

  5. Pre-reading • What is the purpose of words in italics? • How is the picture going to help us when reading? • Why should we pay attention to punctuations?

  6. Reading Assignment • Shared reading: pg. 90-91 • On a piece of paper, answer the “margin” questions 1-7 together • On your own, answer questions 1-4 on pg. 92 in complete sentences. • Review answers and discuss

  7. Making a connection • Write a 5-5-5 Quickwrite • 5 minutes • 5 lines • 5 points • Did you ever miss out on an opportunity to tell someone you loved them? Tell me about it. If not, then write about someone you should tell about how you care for them.

  8. Reading Assignment • Silently read “Jeff” on pg. 92-93. • Answer questions 1-5 on pg. 93 in complete sentences. • Answer questions 1-5 on pg. 94. • Grade and Review and Discuss

  9. Standard 3.1 pg. 96 • Notes on: • Characters • Main Character • Protagonist • Antagonist • Plot • Conflict • Characterization

  10. Characterization 1. Direct Characterization – author tells you exactly what the character is like. Ex: The mean girl doesn’t like him. 2. Indirect “ – author gives hints or evidence for the reader to make an inference Ex: The girl shouted “shut up” and slammed the door. 3. Inference - an assumption or judgment based upon some type of evidence 4. Prediction – guess what will happen next

  11. Create your own drama • With a partner, write a short drama and be ready to perform it in front of the class. Write it out like a script (dialogue). Be sure to use stage directions (italics), punctuation, and draw a picture to accompany it. Write a summary on the back of the picture to describe the scene/setting. It should be two pages long, minimum. • If you choose to work by yourself, write a dramatic monologue. It should be one page long minimum.

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