-> uses children's motivation, natural ability to act, playing roles and imitate the others. -> We start to play by acting at the age of 2.
-> Drama creates educational situations at 3 levels: 1) physical (by involving our move, body in the process of improvisation) 2) emotional (using emotions in the moment of playing your role) 3) intellectual (discussion and summary after improvisation)
-> Drama uses all senses!
Drama techniques: 1) imitation of gestures and sounds 2) movement 3) pantomime (showing reactions and situations without words) 4) drama in narration 5) improvisation (playing role but with concrete tips) 6) simulation (act but as you)
Excersises (exaples): - interview - living image (can use idioms!) - add-on story - telling the story and acting it out - timing cards - role from the floor - gallery (showing emotions); sculpture gallery - phone to friend - using puppets - mirror, mirror - changing the end of the story/ book - recognising the sounds! (for Young Learners!)