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This "Shakespeare and Star Wars": Lesson Plan Days 13 and 14 lesson plan also includes:
How important are sound effects in films? In stage plays? In radio programs? To gain an understanding of the impact of these special effects, class members watch a short video spoof of the sound in a scene from Star Wars: A New Hope. Then, they prepare a reader's theatre presentation of a scene from the NPR dramatization of Star Wars.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have class members listen and discuss a short segment of an old radio program to prepare them for the activity
- Arrange the classroom in rows so that all focus is on the readers's vocal expressions and any sound effects, rather than visuals
Classroom Considerations
- The ninth in a series of 10 lessons
- Pupils need individual copies of William Shakespeare's Star Wars: Verily, A New Hope by Ian Doescher
- Also requires access to pages 320-335 of Brian Daley's Star Wars: The National Public Radio Dramatization book available for purchase from Amazon®
Pros
- Direct link to the Bad Foley YouTube clip
- Provides template for the radio drama cast list
Cons
- The activity does not include a discussion of the importance of the visual impact of the film and the play