Dramatic Inquiry and Performance · Speaking & Listening
Subtext and Non-Verbal Communication
Investigating what is left unsaid in a script and how body language conveys hidden meaning.
Key Questions
- 1How can a character's physical actions contradict the words they are speaking?
- 2What role does eye contact play in establishing power dynamics between two speakers?
- 3How does a change in vocal pitch or volume alter the meaning of a single sentence?
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
NCCA: Primary - CommunicatingNCCA: Primary - Exploring and Using
Class/Year: 6th Year
Subject: Voices and Visions: Advanced Literacy and Communication
Unit: Dramatic Inquiry and Performance
Period: Speaking & Listening
Suggested Methodologies
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