Life in the Metropolis DBP

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5 Characteristics of a short play

1. it revolves around one main plot

2. the plot is interesting and involves conflict

3. it involves 2-7 characters

4. the play has a clear message and invokes thoughts or feelings in the audience

5. the play has a clear setting

Write a short play

Read the prompt cards and write a short play based on the following criteria:
1. every students should have a role and say something
2. it should be only a few minutes long (1-2 min.)
3. choose one of the following emotions and include it in the play: anger, sadness, happiness, worry, fear, confusion, jealousy, disappointment or nervousness

Each group will perform their play in front of the class. You will get time to briefly practice it. At the end, the others will guess which scenario your group got and which emotion you chose.

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Life in the Metropolis DBP

Prompt Card: shopping in a busy mall

Write a play about some teenagers shopping in a busy mall.

- You can include different characters, such as a cashier, parents or strangers.

- Malls in big cities are usually full of people and have a lot of different shops, a food court and cafes.

- Think of situations that commonly occur when you are out with your friends or in a big crowd of people.

Prompt Card: on the way to school by public transport

Write a play about using public transport to get to school.

- You can include different characters, such as as a ticket inspector, friends or strangers.

- Public transportation in big cities is usually full of people and it can be confusing where you need to go.

- Public transportation in big cities can be the subway, busses or trams.

- Think of situations that commonly occur on the way to school or when you are in a big crowd of people.

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Life in the Metropolis DBP

Useful phrases:

Your play could be about anything connected to the prompt. Here are some phrases that could be useful:

1. Wow, it is really busy here.

2. It's very loud here.

3. Should we go somewhere else?

4. Did you see what just happened over there?

5. Be careful, there are cars coming.

6. Have you been to (place/event) before?

7. (name) is running late.

8. Are you looking for something specific?

9. Do you know what you want to get?

10. (thing) is very expensive.

11. How much longer until we are there?

12. We should try to find a seat before it gets full.

13. The line is very long.

14. Where should we go next?

Write down some new vocabulary below:

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Life in the Metropolis DBP

Checkliste:

The short play follows one main plot.

The plot involved conflict or is interesting in another way.

The play involves between 2 and 7 characters.

The play has a clear message and can activate the viewers' emotions or thorughts.

The play has a clear setting.

Every group member gets to say something.

The play is only a few minutes long.

The play includes one of the emotions listed in the task.

The play is based on the information given on the prompt card.

If your play meets all of the criteria in the checklist, you can now start rehearsing for your performance in front of the class.

Good job!

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Life in the Metropolis DBP

Possible Student Answer for Task 1: shopping in a busy mall

A. Hey guys, can we go to the store over there next?

B. Yes we can, I also want to go there.

C. Wait, I need to pay for this first, give me a moment.

A. Are you ready?

C. Yes.

D. Ok let's go!

B. Wow, it's very busy in here.

A. Have you been here before?

C. No I haven't. But the clothes look nice.

B. I really like this dress. I hope they have my size.

D. It's so pretty!

A. Careful, someone is trying to pass behind you.

B. Oh, I almost stepped on their feet.

D. Oh, look at that jacket over there! It's so stylish!

A. Yeah it is! But it's a bit expensive.

D. Oh, you're right, it is way too expensive.

C. We could go look at the sales section, but there are so many people here.

B. Yeah, its hard to find anything when it's this busy.

A. I really wanted to try on some shirts, but the line for the changing rooms is way too long.

C. Maybe we should come back on a weekday when it's quieter.

D. Oh man, I really wanted to buy some new stuff today. I've been excited the whole week.

A. Me too, but there is just too much going on.

B. I think we should try another store in the mall, or maybe go to the food court and take a break.

A. Look! Someone dropped their wallet. Did you guys see who it belong to?

D. I think it belong to the woman over there thats leaving the store.

B. Quick, we need to catch up with her.

A. Sorry, Miss! Is this yours?

E. Oh my god, thank you so much! I didn't even notice that I dropped this! Here, take this money as a reward for being honest and not stealing it.

C. Oh, thank you so much.

A. Now we can each get something in the food court!