Nov Monthly Curriculum Library Update for Secondary Schools

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1 Nov Monthly Curriculum Library Update for Secondary Schools

2 Contents English Personal Dev. and Health This Is Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet - Minor Characters 3 Romeo and Juliet - Themes 4 Macbeth - Minor Characters 4 Macbeth - Dramatic Techniques 4 Drug Awareness Depressants, Hallucinogens and Stimulants 5 The Voice of Ice 6 Catalogue Key min AR CC Duration in minutes : Student activities and support notes to assist teachers Closed captions ClickView Pty Limited You may print one copy of this page for your reference. Further copying or printing must be reported to CAL as per the Copyright Act ClickView

3 English Stills from our new titles/series This Is Shakespeare Presenting a lively look at two of Shakespeare s most iconic plays, Romeo and Juliet and Macbeth, the roles of minor characters and the importance of specific dramatic techniques form the focal points of this entertaining mockumentary series. Romeo and Juliet - Minor Characters Picture the scene - a dodgy amateur impresario intends to stage a production of Romeo and Juliet and enlists the help of a motley cast whose performances would have the Bard turning over in his grave. This light-hearted program is designed to help viewers grasp the importance of minor characters in Shakespeare s famous tragic romance, and for this performance, tragic is the right word.. ACELT1634, ACELT1642, ACELT1639, and more... Character Analysis If You Were a Director min Australia CC AR Think Pair Share ClickView

4 Romeo and Juliet - Themes Novice director Trevor Kervis is at the helm of an amateur production of Romeo and Juliet. It isn t long before his inexperience as a director is revealed and the rehearsals begin to fall apart. This program takes a comical look at specific dramatic techniques and their impact on the play s themes of fate, love and hate. ACELT1774, ACELT1642, ACELT1641, and more... Staging the Play Written in the Stars? min Australia CC AR The Choice Is Yours! Macbeth - Minor Characters The horror effects that Shakespeare intended to communicate through his play, Macbeth, pale into insignificance when we witness the truly awful acting of Trevor Kervis amateur theatre production. In this program, the roles of minor characters are explored in terms of their effects on the delivery of the themes of the play. Trevor s production is a tragedy in every sense. ACELT1774, ACELT1642, ACELT1639, and more... Character Analysis Analysing Trevor Kervis min Australia CC AR The Choice Is Yours! Macbeth - Dramatic Techniques Never before has Shakespeare s Scottish play been performed quite like this. Trevor Kervis, director unextraordinaire, strikes again in this farcical look at the dramatic techniques in Macbeth that have made it a favourite among thespians since Elizabethan times. Students will enjoy the quirky characters and upbeat analysis that feature in the program. If all the world s a stage then Trevor Kervis must be the clown. ACELT1774, ACELT1642, ACELT1641, and more... Dissecting the Drama Exploring Symbols min Australia CC AR The Choice Is Yours! ClickView

5 Personal Dev. and Health Stills from our new titles/series Drug Awareness This engaging and candid program provides an overview of three classifications of drugs. Statistics on teen use of illicit drugs are followed by a closer investigation of cannabis, ecstasy and methamphetamine (ice). The appearance, characteristics, street names, and long and short term effects of each drug are discussed. An ideal resource for improving drug awareness and understanding the risks of illegal drug use. Depressants, Hallucinogens and Stimulants In this clip the appearance, characteristics, street names, and long and short term effects of hallucinogens are discussed. Cannabis and Ecstasy Venn Diagram Create a Drug Factsheet min Australia CC ClickView

6 The Voice of Ice This clip introduces three recovering addicts who will share their experiences of being addicted to ice. Comprehension Table Compose an Anti-Drug Song Learning from Others A Letter to Yourself! min Australia CC ClickView