Verbals vs. Non-Verbals
Grounded in Greek Theatre
Script Writing Spectacles
REVIEW & Get-to-Know-U!
100
The difference between verbal vs. non-verbal is...
What is: one is talking/using your voice, the other is using other modes of communicating (like texting, gestures, etc.)
100
There were TWO types of theatre performances done in the Greek theatre era. What are the two types of performances? (Hint: It's a call and response in Ms. P's classroom)
What is COMEDY & TRAGEDY?
100
THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF A LINE OF WHAT:
MS. PEARCE: No way you just said that in my classroom!
What is DIALOGUE?
100
This is a type of thing you can get when you go up in front of others and you get scared/nervous (your body goes into fight, flight, or freeze mode).
What is stage fright?
200
Describe the way Ms. Pearce talks using voice volume, pitch, tone, and speed
EXAMPLES:
- VOLUME- Louder than most teachers; PITCH- High pitched; TONE- Mostly happy & other times stern; SPEED: Faster than most.
200
Describe ONE difference between modern day theatre and Greek Theatre.
IDEAS: 1. Price of entry (free for Greeks, expensive in modern day), 2. Audience Etiquette (rowdy for Greeks, respectful modern day), 3. Location (Greeks- outside, modern day usually inside), 4. FEMALE REPRESENTATION.
200
Coming in prepared and planned is important for this class instead of NOT because...? (I'M LOOKING FOR ANY of the 3 SPECIFIC RESPONSES I HAVE)
3 ANSWERS COULD BE: 1. For safety, 2. To make your speech better/clearer, and 3. To get a higher grade.
200
What does RESPECT look like in our classroom? What does it NOT look like?
LOOKS LIKE: Nice praise/comments towards a group, not talking while Ms. P or anyone else is talking, following the rules in the classroom, etc.
DOESN'T LOOK LIKE: Name-calling, talking WHILE other people are talking, horseplay, not focusing on the task at hand, manners
300
What is a gesture? Give me 1 example of one you use daily.
A GESTURE a non-verbal movement you make with your hands and shoulders specifically.
EXAMPLES: Thumbs up/middle/down, raised hand, pointing, etc.
300
What is ONE similarity between Greek theatre vs. modern-day theatre?
IDEAS: Content (comedy and tragedy), Tech theatre (like masks, costumes, etc.)
300
THIS is called WHAT?
(TA'LYNN walks away in a huff, and slams the door on her best friend AMALIIA)
What is a STAGE DIRECTION?
300
Tell me 2 classroom rules/expectations.
EXAMPLES: Don't chew gum, be respectful, don't talk when others are talking, come prepared, etc.
400
Explain verbal AND non-verbal cues that your parents give you when you are in trouble.
EXAMPLES:
Non-verbal- Staring straight at you, pointing/hands crossed, etc.
VERBAL- Louder, more aggressive/angry, short/talking too much, etc.
400
THIS is the name of the first actor ever recorded in Greek History. (Hint: 7 letters, starts with a "T")
Who is THESPIS?
400
Things that occur in a scene/story or tell us something new (like Luke Skywalker finding out that Vader is his FATHER; prom night) is called an ________ (HINT: 5 letters)
What is an EVENT?
400
Which do you prefer to watch: comedy (funny, entertaining) OR tragedy (serious)? Why? (ANY ANSWER IS ACCEPTABLE... BUT! EVERY member on your team must answer)
YOU ANSWER...
500
Tell me ALL FOUR non-verbal signals you give that we've discussed in class. (HINT: G, W, F.E's, & E.C.)
What are: Gestures, Writing, Facial Expressions, & Eye Contact?
500
Dionysus was the Greek god of WHAT? There are two things he was the god of, but tell me one.
What is 1. Celebration and 2. Masks (masquerades)?
500
THIS is an example of a what? (HINT: 8 letters)
What is a CONFLICT?
500
This is a challenge- you all receive candy every now and then from Ms. P for answering questions correct... So, how well do you know Ms. P- what is HER favorite candy??? (She has 7 options on here, if you guess any of them your group will get it)
IDEAS: Twix, Kit Kats, Sour Patch Kids, Cookies and Cream Hershey's bar, Snickers, Swedish Fish, Peanut M&Ms.