Playwright Discovery Award Teacher's Guide - The John F. Kennedy ...
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PLAYWRITING EXERCISE 1 continued<br />
PART 2 Investigation<br />
Sometimes people in the news—celebrities, politicians, or regular people—grab our attention. We wonder<br />
how they achieved their fame, would behave at our school assembly, or would confront the school bully.<br />
A. Think about what makes this person newsworthy. Will their fame last? Are they kind and genuine? Are<br />
they superficial?<br />
B. Record physical actions, words, or physical attributes that strike you.<br />
PART 3 Research<br />
A. Read articles or listen to radio newscasts or watch video clips/films to learn more about a particular<br />
group. Refer to at least three sources.<br />
B. What is important to this group?<br />
What discoveries or accomplishments set this group apart?<br />
Record insights into how this culture or group engages with the world.<br />
PART 4 Reflection<br />
Sometimes writers discover that the best way to explore a new world or circumstance is to borrow from<br />
the world they already know. While reflecting, try to be as open and unbiased (which is sometimes hard<br />
if we are involved in an experience) as possible.<br />
A. Take a moment and think about the people in your life who may have a disability. Does your grandmother<br />
use a cane? Does your grandfather use hearing aids? Does your cousin stutter? Does your aunt use a<br />
wheelchair? Do members of your parish or synagogue or temple use service animals?<br />
B. If you have a disability, what challenges have you experienced because of it? What actions have you<br />
taken to overcome it? How have others reacted to it? •<br />
ACT II: PLAYWRITING 21