Series: Themes for Drama

Pack 1

Nigel Bainbridge and Brian McGuire

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Improvisations are based on the following themes: Battle Cries – why man fights, the preparation, battle and effects that ensue; The face in the mirror – a look at how important image is; and Tinsel truths – a look at the hidden values in films.

Contents

Introduction

Student information sheet

Battle Cries

• What causes us to fight?
• How does it involve others?
• Preparing for conscription
• Learning to obey orders
• Thoughts before battle
• Facing the enemy
• Returning home after war
• Thinking about the past
• Student sheets 1-3

The Face in the Mirror

• Looking right
• Conveying an image
• Changing how you look
• Others' reaction to change
• A personality behind the image
• The truth behind the image
• Behind the mask
• A perfect image
• Student sheets 4-5

Tinsel Truths

• Dreams
• Typical movie images
• Escapism in the movies
• The hype
• Clarifying values
• Questionable values in movies
• Reality and illusion
• Our own values in comparison

Cross-curricular links

Teacher's Notes

Glossary

Other titles in the series

• Pack 2