Exploring 'Home' by Nadia Fall: A Journey into Verbatim Theatre

Exploring 'Home' by Nadia Fall: A Journey into Verbatim Theatre

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will have a deeper understanding of the play 'Home' and verbatim theatre, as well as insights into character development and acting techniques.

What do you already know about the play 'Home' and verbatim theatre?

Slide 1: Introduction to 'Home'

Overview of the play 'Home' by Nadia Fall, its themes and significance in contemporary theatre.

Slide 2: What is Verbatim Theatre?

Definition of verbatim theatre and its unique characteristics, such as using real-life interviews and testimonies.

Slide 3: Exploring Verbatim Techniques

Introduction to the techniques used in verbatim theatre, including the use of real words and experiences.

Slide 4: Guided Reading of 'Home'

Overview of the play's storyline, key scenes, and important characters.

Slide 5: Unpacking the Characters

Introduction to the main characters in 'Home' and their significance to the plot.

Slide 6: Character Analysis Exercise

Interactive activity exploring the traits, emotions, and relationships of the characters in 'Home'.

Slide 7: Understanding Character Perspectives

Discussion on the different perspectives portrayed by the characters in the play.

Slide 8: Acting Techniques

Introduction to acting techniques such as voice modulation, body language, and emotional expression.

Slide 9: Embodying the Characters

Interactive activity where students embody the characters from 'Home' to understand their emotions and experiences.

Slide 10: Exploring Dialogue Delivery

Practice session on delivering impactful dialogue based on the play's script.

Slide 11: Acting Workshop

Hands-on workshop for students to practice acting out specific scenes from 'Home'.

Slide 12: Presenting Character Monologues

Opportunity for students to perform character monologues from the play.

Slide 13: Reflecting on Acting Techniques

Discussion on the effectiveness of different acting techniques employed by the students.

Slide 14: Reviewing Character Development

Reflection on the development of characters throughout the play and their impact on the audience.

Slide 15: Recap of Verbatim Theatre

Summary of key concepts and techniques learned in verbatim theatre.

Slide 16: Revisiting 'Home'

Revisiting key scenes and moments from 'Home' to deepen understanding and appreciation.

Slide 17: Acting Skills Reflection

Opportunity for students to reflect on their personal growth in acting skills and techniques.

Slide 18: Culminating Performance

Preparation for a culminating performance where students showcase their understanding of 'Home' through acting.

Slide 19: Final Rehearsals

Dedicated time for students to rehearse and fine-tune their performances for the culminating event.

Slide 20: Celebrating Achievements

Culminating performance of 'Home' by the year 9 students, followed by a celebration of their achievements.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.