Four different texts are used in this lesson.
The groups will be given these texts to develop them into a wider storyline through improvisation.
They will be required to use the text pieces within their scenes and then to create a text piece of their own to use at another point in their developing scenario.
Using and creating texts in this way within a situation on a regular basis develops the student's reading and writing very effectively as the students can see it's purpose.
This lesson can be done in a Classroom setting.
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Curriculum For Excellence
This lesson uses many of the Experiences and Outcomes as detailed in Literacy And English but in general terms the students are working around Level 3.
I can create, develop and sustain a realistic or stylised character through the use of voice, movement and language.
EXA 3-12a
Having developed ideas from a range of stimuli, I can contribute to devising, rehearsing and presenting drama or scripts.
EXA 3-14a
When I engage with others, I can make a relevant contribution, encourage others to contribute and acknowledge that they have the right to hold a different opinion.
I can respond in ways appropriate to my role and use contributions to reflect on, clarify or adapt thinking.
LIT 3-02a
I can recognise how the features of spoken language can help in communication, and I can use what I learn.
As I listen or watch, I can identify and discuss the purpose, main ideas and supporting detail contained within the text, and use this information for different purposes.
LIT 2-04a
I can select ideas and relevant information, organise these in an appropriate way for my purpose and use suitable vocabulary for my audience.
LIT 2-06a
Through developing my knowledge of context clues, punctuation, grammar and layout, I can read unfamiliar texts with increasing fluency, understanding and expression.
ENG 2-12a / ENG 3-12a / ENG 4-12a
To show my understanding across different areas of learning, I can:
- identify and consider the purpose, main concerns or concepts and use supporting detail
- make inferences from key statements
- identify and discuss similarities and differences between different types of text.
LIT 3-16a
I can:
- discuss and evaluate the structure, characterisation and/or setting using some supporting evidence
- identify the main theme of the text and recognise the relevance this has to my own and others’ experiences
- identify and comment on aspects of the writer’s style and other features appropriate to genre using some relevant evidence.
ENG 3-19a
I can use a range of strategies and resources and spell most of the words I need to use, including specialist vocabulary, and ensure that my spelling is accurate.
LIT 3-21a
Throughout the writing process, I can review and edit my writing to ensure that it meets its purpose and communicates meaning at first reading.
LIT 3-23a
I can consider the impact that layout and presentation will have on my reader, selecting and using a variety of features appropriate to purpose and audience.
LIT 3-24a
By considering the type of text I am creating, I can select ideas and relevant information, organise these in an appropriate way for my purpose and use suitable vocabulary for my audience.
LIT 2-26a
I can engage and/or influence readers through my use of language, style and tone as appropriate to genre.
ENG 3-27a / ENG 4-27a
Having explored the elements which writers use, I can create texts in different genres by:
- integrating the conventions of my chosen genre successfully and/or
- using convincing and appropriate structures and/or
- creating interesting and convincing characters and/or
- building convincing settings which come to life.
ENG 3-31a
