Our Day Out by Willy Russell

UNIT & TIME	AIMS & LEARNING OBJECTIVES	SUGGESTED	RESOURCES	ASSESSMENT
What are accent & dialect? 2 lessons	To understand the concepts of accent and dialect	Individual research; class discussion stimulated by episode of Eastenders / Brookside or "Listen Mr Oxford Don" Ali G / newsreader video	Video of Eastenders etc. "Listen Mr Oxford Don" & worksheet Ali G worksheet	Class discussion; Worksheets
What influences the way we speak? 2-3 lessons	To understand influences on accent and dialect. To introduce the terms standard English and Received Pronunciation. To understand the concept of register.	Class discussion of influences on accent & dialect. Worksheets on class / education / region Write scripts using inappropriate register � perform to class	OEP worksheets Macmillan w�sheets	W�sheet response Script performance
Slang 2 lessons	To understand what is meant by the term slang To compile a slang dictionary To understand that slang changes over time.	Read newspaper article Compile own slang dictionary Class discussion of origin of words Research slang of parents / grandparents � report back to class.	Newspaper article	Discussion Slang dictionary
Our Day Out by Willy Russell � text used throughout
On the road 4 lessons	To understand how Russell uses language to reflect background To identify slang, accent & dialect words To rewrite and perform part of play.	Read scenes 1-6; focus on language of scene 6 using worksheet to identify slang, accent & dialect words and phrases. Rewrite part in Standard English and Received Pronunciation � perform.	Worksheet	Worksheet responses Script performance
At the cafe 1 lesson	To begin to understand the characters in the play. To consider audience reaction.	Read scenes 7-20 � questions to focus on character and audience reaction.	Questions	Written responses
At the zoo 1 lesson	To focus on character of Briggs, his relationship with the pupils and how and why he changes.	Read scenes 21-30 and discuss character of Briggs Write a detailed analysis of how / why he begins to change and why he changes back.		Discussion Detailed analysis
At the castle 2-3 lessons	To prepare a performance of one scene which shows an understanding of character, situation, language and mood.	Read scenes 31-34 and choose one scene Through careful reading and discussion: plan a group performance of the scene.		Small group discussion and performance
On the cliff 2 lessons	To focus on the character of Carol To consider what happens to her on the cliff To write a detailed analysis on her character and role in the play.	Read scenes 35-37 Discuss character of Carol and write analysis, using prompt sheet if necessary	Prompt sheets	Discussion Written analysis
The end 4-5 lessons	To consider Briggs� actions To debate the teaching styles of Briggs & Mrs Kay To script next scene To write Briggs� or Mrs Kay�s report on the day out.	Read scenes 38-41 and discuss ending and whether Briggs has changed Class debate on styles of Briggs and Mrs Kay Write next scene from a choice of scenarios (demonstrating knowledge of character as well as accent & dialect) Write report on the day out for headmaster.	Role sheets & trial sheets Scene ideas Support w�sheets for report	Debate/role play Scene Report
Programme Design 3 lessons	To design a programme for a production of Our Day Out which gives information about the play and whets the reader�s appetite.	Look at various programmes to establish their purpose Discuss contents and audience Produce programmes	Programmes Briefing sheets	Programmes

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