Transcript Document

This unit is based on Mark Wheeller’s play Why Did
the Chicken Cross the Road (published by dbda) as
part of a unit on didactic theatre.
The show will commence in about 15 seconds – keep
watching, because just when you think it’s getting
boring……it changes (after about 30 seconds)
You can add to the merriment by clicking the speaker
icon in the bottom right corner when it appears.
Make sure your speakers are on!
Year 9 Scheme: Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road
Key Words
Blocking, Content, Essence machine, Form, Monologue,
Physical theatre, Sound collage, Sound-scape, Synopsis, Technical.
Homework
Complete Complete ALL A tasks
A1
A1
Learn lines for Chris / Tammy sequence
A2
A2
Learn the Nutjob monologue
A3
A3
Write the ‘blurb’ for Why did the chicken cross the road? (150 – 200
words) Plus TWO tasks from
B1
Explain how you performed the Chris / Tammy sequence.
B2
Write a synopsis for your own ‘Road Safety’ play.
B3
Evaluate another group’s bullying essence machine.
Year 9 Scheme: Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road
Key Words
Blocking, Content, Essence machine, Form, Monologue,
Physical theatre, Sound collage, Sound-scape, Synopsis, Technical.
Homework
Complet
Complete ALL A tasks
A1
A1
Learn lines for Chris / Tammy sequence
A2
A2
Learn the Nutjob monologue
A3
A3
Write the ‘blurb’ for Why did the chicken cross the road? (150 – 200
words) Plus TWO tasks from
B1
Explain how you performed the Chris / Tammy sequence.
B2
Write a synopsis for your own ‘Road Safety’ play.
B3
Evaluate another group’s bullying essence machine.