Dramatic Play and Characterization · Term 2

Character Development: Who Am I?

Exploring how to build a character's personality, motivations, and backstory through creative exercises.

Key Questions

  1. Construct a character profile including their likes, dislikes, and a secret.
  2. Explain how a character's past experiences might influence their actions.
  3. Design a short scene showing a character reacting to an unexpected event.

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9ADR4E01AC9ADR4D01
Year: Year 3
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Dramatic Play and Characterization
Period: Term 2

Suggested Methodologies

Role Play

Students embody historical or fictional characters

25–50 min

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RAFT Writing

Creative writing from a specific Role, Audience, Format, Topic

25–45 min

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Think-Pair-Share

Individual reflection, then partner discussion, then class share-out

10–20 min

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