Year 7 - English
Considering how to use body language and voice to perform a convincing monologue
'The Tempest'
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils learn about the plot and characters of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', and read sections of the play. They explore how Prospero treats Ariel, Caliban and Miranda, and write monlogues from their perspectives. Finally, they write and perform their own monologues inspired by the play.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to use body language and voice to deliver a convincing monologue with a clear, character voice.
Key Notes
- We can use our body language, posture and eye contact to convey certain emotions.
- We can vary the pitch and pace of our voice to convey different emotions and influence the tone of our monologue.
- You can trick yourself into feeling more confident about a performance through deep breathing and smiling.
Vocabulary To Learn
- pitch: Pitch refers to the relative highness and lowness of voice when speaking.
- pace: When delivering a monologue, pace refers to the speed at which you are saying the words.
- tone: Tone refers to the general mood or feeling.
- body language: Body language is the movements or positions of your body that show other people how you are feeling.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- That we can't do anything to help control our nerves.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
We can use our body language, posture and eye contact to convey certain emotions. We can vary the pitch and pace of our voice to convey different emotions and influence the tone of our monologue.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'pitch'
Pitch refers to the relative highness and lowness of voice when speaking.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: That we can't do anything to help control our nerves. Correction: While we can't stop the feeling of nervousness entirely, we can trick our body into relaxing more by smiling and using deep breathing.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Comparing the Shakespearean theatre experience with modern theatre Study Guide
- Considering Caliban as an outsider in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Consolidating our understanding of the plot of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Constructing a debate on the presentation of Caliban in 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Crafting a monologue from the perspective of Caliban from 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Crafting a monologue in Ariel's voice from Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Exploring Prospero and Caliban's relationship in Act 1 Scene 2 of 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Exploring Prospero's power over Caliban in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Exploring Prospero's power over Miranda in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Exploring Shakespearean theatre as a sensory experience Study Guide
- Exploring the power dynamics between Prospero and Ariel in 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Exploring the treatment of Caliban in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Improving an essay on Prospero's power over Caliban in 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Introducing the role and presentation of Ariel in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Planning an essay on Prospero's power over Caliban in 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Revising the theme of inequality in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Structuring an imaginative monologue in relation to Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Understanding Caliban's role and presentation in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Understanding the characters of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Understanding the perspective of an outsider in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Understanding the plot of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Understanding the portrayal of Miranda in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Writing a diary in the voice of Miranda from Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Writing a monologue in Ariel's voice from Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Writing about Prospero's treatment of Ariel in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Writing an essay on Prospero's treatment of Caliban in 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Writing the monologue of an outsider in relation to Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
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