December 17

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1.  Last lesson we watched an episode of Modern Family (Season 2,  Episode 21, Mother's Day (2010-11).  Let's discuss what we saw.  Remember that your unit question is "Is comedy an appropriate medium of raising awareness of issues in society?"

There is a point to each and every episode of a sit-com;)  There is always an event or conflict. The action rises and ultimately results in a climax or turning point. Finally, there is resolution.  Think about this as you watch your favourite tv shows.

What issues were prominent in this episode? (Think about Cam, Jay, Clare) What did you learn from watching this episode?


2. Shape video

  3.  Warm up exercise

Follow Your Nose

A movement exercise for the whole group. Move around the room, filling up the space, changing pace, changing direction, being aware of other people but not touching them. Now become aware of your nose. Let your nose lead you around the room. Follow it wherever it goes!

Develop this by focusing on different parts of the body, so that participants begin to discover new ways of moving. Very useful for dance or physical theatre, or simply for discovering movement ideas for characters. Try being led by your stomach, your little toe, your knee, your back and so on.

Learning Objectives:	To develop physical movement To cooperate in group work
Age Group:	6+
Participants:	Whole group
Recommended time for activity:	10-15 minutes

4.  Decorate Process Journal

5. Let's begin
Criterion A - Commedia dell'Arte Worksheet 1