Drama and Literacy
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In order to develop oral French skills, a variety of dramatic arts techniques will be used. For example, saying the same phrase using a variety of different emotions, tones etc.; using common idioms to respond to different social situations in a skit; acting out the way to following school rules, and how to break them; describing an animal, object or situation, and the children making it with their bodies; role plays, such as asking for directions, asking for advice, inviting and accepting and rejecting invitations, and complimenting etc.
Because students are motivated to speak in small group setting where all eyes are not on them, they get the opportunity to explore and experiment with new language and vocabulary and try out language features such as tone and humour.
Drama activities allow students who have trouble with the language communicate their ideas and feelings in a different way. Watching plays, skits and puppet shows are a great way to engage students in listening and also useful conversation starters for meaningful conversation in French. Writing can also be incorporated into pretend play as well as skits and reflections.
RECIPES FROM THE BALANCED LITERACY DIET WEBSITE
Cafe Drama Centre- students use oral and written language during play as they act out a scene at a cafe or restaurant, including making their own menus.
Tableau summaries- drama is used to retell story books.
Because students are motivated to speak in small group setting where all eyes are not on them, they get the opportunity to explore and experiment with new language and vocabulary and try out language features such as tone and humour.
Drama activities allow students who have trouble with the language communicate their ideas and feelings in a different way. Watching plays, skits and puppet shows are a great way to engage students in listening and also useful conversation starters for meaningful conversation in French. Writing can also be incorporated into pretend play as well as skits and reflections.
RECIPES FROM THE BALANCED LITERACY DIET WEBSITE
Cafe Drama Centre- students use oral and written language during play as they act out a scene at a cafe or restaurant, including making their own menus.
Tableau summaries- drama is used to retell story books.
Related Food Groups
Oral language Motivation for literacy Reading Fluency and Expression Curriculum Expectations Examples of where to integrate literacy in the Drama curriculum in Mid Stage 1 B1.1 Engage in dramatic play and role play, with a focus on exploring a variety of sources from diverse communities, times, and places B2.1 Express feelings and ideas about a drama experience or performance in a variety of ways, making personal connections to the characters and themes in the story |
Literacy Integration Through the French as a Second Language Curriculum A1.2 Understanding Purposes for Listening: demonstrate an understanding of the purpose for listening in a few specific situations A3.2 Awareness of Sociolinguistic Conventions: using information from oral French texts, identify and demonstrate an understanding of French sociolinguistic conventions used in a variety of situations B1.3 Speaking with Fluency: speak with a smooth pace, appropriate intonation, and accurate pronunciation in planned and rehearsed communications about personal and familiar topics, using familiar words and expressions B2.3 Metacognition: (a) describe strategies they found helpful before, during, and after speaking to communicate effectively; (b) identify their areas of greater and lesser strength as speakers, and plan steps they can take to improve their speaking skills |