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Revolting Rhymes - Roald Dahl - Characters

Revolting Rhymes - Roald Dahl - Characters Learning Question:   – What makes an interesting Character?  Outcomes: 1.  To understand Characterisation 2.  Understand and use Creativity 3.  Re-enact a character Roald Dahl was famous for his characters – you will research some of his well-known characters and explore how Roald Dahl made them interesting? Activity 1: Roald Dahl describes his characters with a lot of detail and imagination. Watch the videos & make notes about each of the characters.  AUGUSTUS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHKOkVVyAVM    Augustus MIKE TEAVEE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJpLEbkfXXQ  Mike Teavee VERUCA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_s-OrWz_Z8        Veruca VIOLET https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SS9UYJSOJDE  Violet CHARLIE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YXmZvEdv6k        Charli...

Task 4 - Reflection Ciiii

Task 4 - Reflection Diii: Evaluate elements of the Revolting Rhymes. Complete written reflection of group evaluation of the process and product (the final written Rhyme Or your performance). In this project, I saw how I can use my imagination to write a story based on a story which was already existing. The revolting rhyme did take time as it was supposed to rhyme and have a story which would be suitable  for the theme it was going for, The product turned out great, but if I had more time I could have completed at least 4-5 verses.

Task 3 - Performance Ciii

Task 3- Performance Aii: demonstrate knowledge of the art form studied Bii: demonstrate the application of skills and techniques to create, perform, and/or present art.  Using the voice, rhythm, expressions creatively Produce a recording of your delivering/performing your Revolting Rhyme

Task 2 - Process & Product Cii

Task 2 - Process & Product Bi: demonstrate the acquisition and development of the skills and techniques of the art form studied Cii: outline alternatives, perspectives, and imaginative solutions. A) Under this task heading show evidences of your ideas- This means verses you have constructed. This should include mock versed. Do not delete things. It would be good to show progress. Extension Verse: "Cinderella, the stepdaughter of her evil stepmother and sister of her two selfish stepsisters,   Cinderella has lots of dedication, from 9 to 5 that's nothing for Ella,   for even a blister it's just like another tongue-twister that's fun in games." Verses: "Cinderella, Cinderella, oh Cinderella look where you are at this beautiful night,  never in a million years would have I thought I would be stuck in a hole at Daylight,  thinking everything is fine when the true love of mine is somewhere out in the sky.  I know I can get out, bu...

Task 1- Artistic Vision Ci

Task 1- Artistic Vision  Ci: identify an artistic intention. Learning Question:  How can you create your own revolting Rhyme or Story? Artistic intention simply means your ideas vision for your work, in this case, your Rhyme.    Planning Idea - Cinderella  Characters -  - Ella (Cinderella)  - Fairy Godmother  - Prince Charming    - Ice Cream Man  - Jasmine  - Snow White  - Stepmother  - Stepsisters     Settings -   - Prom Party  - The Ice Cream Truck  -  Prince Charmings Palace Plot - Cinderella In the story, I wanted to include a plot where Cinderella falls in love with a friend of hers other than prince charming, and when prince charming plans revenge to Cinderella.

Drama - Revolting Rhymes - Lesson 5 Writing a Revolting Rhyme- 14th May 2020

 Lesson 5 Writing a Revolting Rhyme Learning Question:  How can you write your own Revolting Rhyme? Outcomes: 1.  To understand Rhyming Verse and Timing 2.  Understand and use Creativity 3.  Work as a team and contribute ideas (you can arrange a Zoom meeting with a partner from your class to complete task) (I did not have a partner) Activity: Complete the Revolting Rhymes of these well known tales by coming up with  at least  4 new lines. Try  using Rhyming verses -  try to use the rhyming couplets to complete new pairs of lines! Copy & paste Rhymes on your BLOG- The resource link for each Rhyme is give you ideas if needed. Exercise 1 Cinderella         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtXGmnR9F5Y The Ugly Sisters, jewels and all, Departed for the Palace Ball, While darling little Cinderella Was locked up in a slimy cellar, Where rats who wanted things to eat, Began...

Drama - Revolting Rhymes - Lesson 2 - 20th April 2020

Revolting Rhymes - Lesson - 2 Learning Question:  What skills do you need to Perform a Revolting Rhyme? Outcomes: 1.  To perform Jack and the Beanstalk 2.  Understand Expression and  Characterization A) Select a section of the Jack & Beanstalk Revolting Rhyme we looked at in our last Zoom lesson. He smelled me out i swear it mum He said he smelled an Englishman The mother said; And well he might I've told you every single night To take a bath because you smell, Jack answered, 'Well, if your so clean 'Why don't you climb the crazy bean. ' The mother cried, 'By gad, I will 'Theres life within the old dog still She hitched her skirts above her knee And dissapeared right up the tree. B) Expressing Emotions Zoom Lesson along With Class

Revolting Rhymes - Lesson 4 - 7th May 2020

Jack and The Beanstalk Group performance -  Revolting Rhymes - Lesson: 3/10 Learning Question:  What skills do you need to Perform a Revolting Rhyme? Outcomes: 1.  To perform Jack and the Beanstalk 2.  Understand Expression and Characterization 3.  Demonstrate Rhyming Verse using Expression Activity: In groups (using zoom breakout rooms) rehearse Jack and the Beanstalk - Select sections you want to use, do not do all of the Revolting Rhyme Apply voice skills practiced from last session- tone, volume, pitch, intonation or accent Decide how you will divide the lines among those in the group. Can you use voices in  Unison - sections spoken at the same time with two or more group members OR  Canon - one after the other Find a rhythm beat to the dialogue Share with class. Reflect:   Discuss What Went Well and Even Better If. WWW: What was good in our reading, we used unison for some lines and we bought in some enthusias...

Revolting Rhymes - Lesson 3 - 30th April 2020

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Roald Dahl Character exploration -  Revolti ng Rhymes - Lesson: 3/10 Learning Question: How does Roald Dahl present his characters? Activity- Create a social media profile of your favourite  Roald Dahl  Character:  @Violet.Beauregard Bio: My name is Violet, I  topped my friend's world record  by chewing the same piece of  gum  for three months. I'm an all star karate player, and a professional in gum-chewing. Follow Me or I'll karate chop your neck off! Violet, you're turning violet, Violet! Professional Black Belt, and Gum-Chewer. Follow my Mom's Page @Mrs. Beauregard Biggest Enemie @Veruca.Salt       

Drama - Revolting Rhymes Lesson 1 - 16th April 2020

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Revolting Rhymes - Lesson 1  L.Q:- Who is Roald Dahl and what did he do? What is a Revolting Rhyme? Who is Roald Dahl? - Roald Dahl was born in Cardiff, (1916 - 1990), he is a worldwide famous author for children's books, till this day!  What other Jobs/Occupations did he have? - He was also a British novelist,  poet, screenwriter, and a wartime fighter pilot., he served in the Royal Air Force during the second world war. Examples of 5 books he wrote - Matilda - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Rhyme Stew - The Twits - Esio Trot What is a Revolting Rhyme? Revolting Rhymes is a collection of Roald Dahl poems published in 1982. A parody of traditional folk tales in verse, Roald Dahl gives a re-interpretation of six well-known fairy tales, featuring surprise endings in place of the traditional happily-ever-after finishes. Example of a Revolting Rhyme -