Paul E. Turtola
Often students will remark on a production in class, but they do not explain what they mean. While an attempt to answer is a positive sign, a simple word or phrase does not clearly express what they really think. Many young people lack the imagery needed to create their own views. They lack the critical knowledge, vocabulary and imagination to communicate properly. The course described here will have a direct impact on a student’s ability to observe, think and create both critically and imaginatively through the varied activities that have been included in these pages.
Materials
The curriculum unit recommends that the school develop a play, video and film library as a resource for class material. Other than this library, few materials are required for the unit to succeed:
-Copies of scripts for scene work.
-A television and VCR to present videos of movies.
