Acting Task - Act 1, Scene 1

In groups, you are going to act out the opening page of the book. You are creating a brand new opening so you do not need to simply copy the original. You need 4 characters: Yerma, Juan, Shepherd, Boy. You also need someone to be the voice offstage. Think about the following:

• What will the audience see when the play opens?

• How will the characters move on stage?

• Costume - What will they wear?

• How will the characters say their lines? Tone?

Group 1 - Anna, Maryam, Alon, Elizabeth

Group 2 - Melek, Jakub, Yewon, Alex

Group 3 - Emily, Ema, David, Jaroslaw

Group 4 - Valentina, Vencel, Jan, Robert, Alzbeta

EXAM - How to write an extract essay on Yerma

Exam - Practice - 21/22 Nov

Task 1 - 20 mins

In groups, skim through the play looking for possible extracts (around 2-3 pages). Remember that we will choose an extract that includes themes such as longing for a child, repression/patriarchal society, passion. We will make sure there are stage directions and dialogue. And lastly there will be symbolism. Remember it will not be p33-37, p50-55, or p64-69.

Task 2

Write out an example introduction for any extract you find.

• Start with a broad statement or cool intro. eg Playwrights often depict characters who...

• Then mention the play and where this extract takes place. eg Yerma by Federico Garcia Lorca focuses on this very concept, particularly in Act __, Scene ___

• Briefly explain this scene and why it is important. eg This scene is vital as it revolves around...

• Then the topic of your essay eg This scene is vital in building tension.

• Lastly, techniques you will look at. eg Lorca explores this through the use of ....

Task 3

Pick out techniques from the scenes from yesterday. Write a timed PETAL.

EXAM - 23rd Nov