August 19, 2014
E.Q: How does the written script translate to the stage?
Obj: I can understand the text and demonstrate my knowledge through a skit.
Starter:
Yesterday, we finally saw a glimpse of John and Elizabeth Proctor's marriage.
Choose one of these characters.
Using their perspective, describe what they fear the most.
Vocabulary:
Pious- 1. deeply religious : devoted to a particular religion
2. falsely appearing to be good or moral
Very religious
Morally phony
But it's hard to think so pious a woman be secretly a Devil's bitch seventy year good prayer.
_________ is a pious person because ________.
Wily- full of clever tricks : very clever
Trickster
But the Devil is a wily one.
Who do you know that is wily?
Use the word in a sentence.
Covenanted- a formal and serious agreement or promise
Pinky promise
I am a covenanted Christian woman.
Think about yourself.
Are you a covenanted student? Why?
Daft- 1. Silly, Foolish
2. Mad, Insane
I never knew until tonight that the world is gone daft with this nonsense.
True or False: Josephy McCarthy was a daft man.
Voices
Baby
Cheerleader
Fast
Activity:
1. Finish Reading Pages
Pages 47-59
Elizabeth
Proctor
Mary Warren
Narrator
Question: How has the hysteria escalated from the beginning of the play?
2. Watch Williams College Production
18:20-30:00
*While you are watching, think about how Elizabeth and John are characterized.
Is this how you perceived them based on the text?
How do their actions towards each other reflect the state of their relationship?
3. Skits
Pages 59-67
You will each be assigned groups.
Within these groups you will be responsible for doing the following:
Reading the above pages.
Creating a unique script that condenses the reading into 3 minutes or less.
Putting the words to motion.
Performing the skit in front of the class.
For Reading:
Hale
Proctor
Elizabeth
Narrator
Enforcers
(Enforcers ensure that the group stays on task.)
Creation Phase:
In your groups, decide which role each of you will assume.
Developer
Decide what angle the play should take?
Example
Modern, Original, British, Etc.
Help the writer to make sure vision is consistent and apparent throughout.
Writer
Decide what elements of the script can be cut.
Determine what is essential and must be included.
Create dialogue between characters.
Ensure that the developers ideas stay true to Miller's ideas.
Make sure that is in the time constraints.
Creative Director
Helps developer with initial creative process.
Creates stage directions.
Directs the characters movements.
*Focus on narration from the original script.
Actors (3)
Practices script while being developed.
Checks to make sure the script stays true to the original play.
Acts with enthusiasm.
4.Time Permitting
Acting It Out
Each group will perform in front of the class.
While each group is performing, evaluate your classmates on the following:
Is it unique?
Does it still express Arthur Miller's vision?
Did it demonstrate creativity and critical thinking?
Closure:
How does translating the text help you understand the play?
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