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Also, in this activity you made reasonable guesses. You have predicted<br />

possible events that could take place in the play. You backed up your predictions<br />

with reasons or justifications.<br />

Can you name events or happenings in your life wherein your prediction<br />

actually happened? Write your answer in the space provided.<br />

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Task 3. Speak with Feelings…<br />

Practice reading the following lines from Act I of “The Death of A Salesman”. Use<br />

non-verbal strategies in delivering your lines. Be guided by the following tips:<br />

DRAFT<br />

lines from the script.<br />

Project<br />

Speak in a clear and appropriate manner so lines are clearly understood<br />

Express<br />

Put expression into your lines - bring life to the character. Do more than just read<br />

Observe proper juncture.<br />

Pause when necessary. Use the right stress and pitch in your voice to deliver<br />

your lines well.<br />

April 10, 2014<br />

Try this scene.<br />

Linda (trying to bring him out of the topic): Willy, dear, I got a new kind of<br />

American-type cheese today. It’s whipped.<br />

Willy: Why do you get American when I like Swiss?<br />

Linda: I just thought you’d like a change ----<br />

Willy : I don’t want change! I want Swiss cheese. Why am I always being<br />

contradicted?<br />

Linda (with a covering laugh): I thought it would be a surprise.<br />

Willy: Why don’t you open a window in here, for God’s sake?<br />

Linda (with infinite patience) : They’re all open dear.<br />

After trying out this scene, be able to do the following:<br />

form your group<br />

select your favorite scene from the play<br />

assign each member a character to play<br />

practice delivering the lines following the given tips<br />

present your chosen scene to the class<br />

get feedback from the class; and as soon as you’re done presenting<br />

Grade 7 English Learning Package 4

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