Acting Out; Alternative Reading for Youth
'I like doing stuff, but not with a lot of reading.'
The 13 year old didn't realise that 'acting out' a script was disguised reading. There was a purpose to it. So he did it. He helped construct a setting, read instructions or directed or recorded the play and got satisfaction from defending why he want it to be played that way,
Recently I've been writing more 'issues' based scripts for and with young people. I learn facts, It's fun. They learn 'stuff' but also enjoy the acting. My responsibility is to craft a mixture of dialogue and humour that challenges with ideas but is accessible. Those who may be having issues at home, can play out a role, which is distanced from their life. Or they can find out about new jobs in 'Workplays' or deal with issues like handling grief and loss.
Used to fast paced computer games, they like drama but not having to read long passages. Other keen readers are happy to improvise around the longer parts. By sharing different skills, they 'act out' the script. The reading has some purpose.
Grief and Loss in Schools: A Resource for Teachers Issues: A Resource of Play Scripts and Activities for TeachersWriting for Young People: 9781922607874 Workplays: Work and Career Play Scripts and Activities for Secondary Students
The 13 year old didn't realise that 'acting out' a script was disguised reading. There was a purpose to it. So he did it. He helped construct a setting, read instructions or directed or recorded the play and got satisfaction from defending why he want it to be played that way,
Recently I've been writing more 'issues' based scripts for and with young people. I learn facts, It's fun. They learn 'stuff' but also enjoy the acting. My responsibility is to craft a mixture of dialogue and humour that challenges with ideas but is accessible. Those who may be having issues at home, can play out a role, which is distanced from their life. Or they can find out about new jobs in 'Workplays' or deal with issues like handling grief and loss.
Used to fast paced computer games, they like drama but not having to read long passages. Other keen readers are happy to improvise around the longer parts. By sharing different skills, they 'act out' the script. The reading has some purpose.
Grief and Loss in Schools: A Resource for Teachers Issues: A Resource of Play Scripts and Activities for TeachersWriting for Young People: 9781922607874 Workplays: Work and Career Play Scripts and Activities for Secondary Students
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