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Foundations of Dramatic Structure: Characters, Dialogue, and Action

8th Grade · Arts · TEKS

7 lessons

Goal

Learners will understand the components of dramatic structure and develop original characters, dialogue, actions, conflict, and pacing for use in dramatic scenes.

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  1. Understanding Dramatic Structure: Beginning, Middle, and EndUp next
  2. Creating a Character Profile: Who Is This Person?Not started yet
  3. Writing Character-Driven DialogueNot started yet
  4. Creating Actions That Advance the PlotNot started yet
  5. Building Conflict Into Your ScenesNot started yet
  6. Rising Action and Pacing in Dramatic ScenesYou are here
  7. Resolving and Ending Scenes EffectivelyNot started yet
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Learning standards covered

us-tx117.213(b)(2)(C)Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · Theatre · 8th Grade

create characters, dialogue, and actions that reflect dramatic structure in improvised and scripted scenes, individually and collaboratively; and