January 29, February 1, 2

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January 29, February 1, 2

Some of the Most Common Themes in Literature (keywords for more research on this topic:  Common Themes in Literature)

• Crime Doesn't Pay.
• Own Worst Enemy.
• Coming of Age.
• Overcoming the Odds.
• Love conquers all.
• Humanity vs. nature.
• The individual vs. society.
• Good vs. evil.

How many and what kinds of story plots are there?

According to Mr. Booker, there are only seven basic plots in the whole world -- plots that are recycled again and again in novels, movies, plays and operas. Those seven plots are: 1.Overcoming the Monster, 2.Rags to Riches, 3.The Quest, 4.Voyage and Return, 5.Rebirth, 6.Comedy and 7.Tragedy.
  Work in your group to develop your plot

Task:  Create a short 3 act play showing 2 emotions.  The play should be approx. 5-8 minutes.  All the students in your group are actors in the play. Each student should have the same amount of lines and acting time. (Remember this is a drama class and I am grading you primarily on your acting:)

Each group will choose a topic - no violence (no guns, no knives, no hitting) on the stage.

Work in your group to develop your ideas
         a.  Title of your film
         b.  Plot line (developed)
         c.  Message you want to send
         d.  Characters decided
         e.  Costumes/Props
         d.  Setting

You don't have to write the script out but you will storyboard the action.