Introduction to Drama and Stagecraft
English · 2nd Year · Drama and Performance · 3o Periodo

Introduction to Drama and Stagecraft

Discover what makes a play different from a novel or poem. You will explore the unique features of drama, such as acts, scenes, and stage directions.

NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsNCCA Junior Cycle English: Reading;Recognise how the features of different genres and text types shape the reading experience.

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Discover what makes a play different from a novel or poem. You will explore the unique features of drama, such as acts, scenes, and stage directions.

Key Questions

  1. How does reading a play differ from reading a novel?
  2. What purpose do stage directions serve in a script?
  3. How do playwrights communicate their ideas without a narrator?

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