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Ignition Learning — Activity Sheet

Devising and performing a scene

The Arts · Year 7

Name: ______________________Date: ____________

This one is a create-and-perform activity, not a quiz — so there are no questions to answer on screen. Devise (create from scratch, without a script) a short scene of your own, either alone or with a family member. Start with a simple situation — two characters who disagree about something, a character facing a problem, or a moment from a story you know told from a different character's point of view. Decide on your character's voice (tone, pace, volume) and movement (posture, gestures) before you begin, and think about how you'll use the space you're performing in. Rehearse your scene a couple of times, then perform it for a family member. Afterwards, reflect: what choices did you make with your voice and movement, and what would you try differently next time? Mark this complete once you've performed your scene and reflected on it.

Example

A student devising a scene about two siblings arguing over the last slice of cake might choose a fast, high-pitched voice and crossed-arm posture for one character, and a calm, slow voice with an open posture for the other — creating contrast that makes the disagreement clearer to an audience.

Key terms

Devise:
To create a drama piece from scratch, without a pre-written script.
Improvise:
To perform spontaneously, making choices in the moment rather than following a fixed script.

This topic is self-directed and doesn't have quiz questions.