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Task 14: Silent Movie
(NonVerbal messages)
Form two (2) groups. The first group will be screenwriters and the other
group will be actors. Roles will switch for the second half. Follow the instructions
below:
Divide students into two.
For the first half of class,
some students will be
screenwriters and other
students will be actors.
Roles will switch for the
second half.
The screenwriter
students will write a
silent movie scene.
The screenwriter will
start the scene with a
person doing an obvious
task, like cleaning the
house or rowing a boat.
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appearance of the new
good addition.
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This scene is interrupted
when a second actor
enters the scene. The
actor has a big impact.
Remember that the
new characters could
be animals, burglars,
children, salesmen, etc.
A physical commotion takes
place. The problem is
resolved. The acting groups
will perform the script(s).
Everyone sits back to enjoy
the show! Popcorn is a
Grade 9 English Learning Package