Dramatic News Reports with Boudicca
Learning to vary volume and pace Creating dramatic effect Year 3/4 English and Drama
WALT: We Are Learning To...
Vary our VOLUME to create dramatic effect Change our PACE to emphasise important points Work together to create an exciting news report Use descriptive language to tell Boudicca's story
What Makes News Reports Exciting?
Think about news reports you've seen on TV How do reporters use their voice? What makes you want to keep listening?
Meet Boudicca - Warrior Queen!
Lived nearly 2000 years ago in Britain Queen of the Iceni tribe Led a rebellion against the Roman army Fought bravely for her people's freedom
Volume and Pace Practice
LOUD voice for URGENT news Quiet voice for SERIOUS moments FAST pace for EXCITING events SLOW pace for IMPORTANT details
Anchor vs Reporter Roles
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Script Writing Time
Work in pairs - one anchor, one reporter Include key facts about Boudicca Plan where to use LOUD and quiet voices Decide when to speak FAST or slow
Rehearsal and Performance
Practice your news report together Remember to vary your volume and pace Use descriptive words about the battle Help your partner improve their performance
Success Check - Did We...
Use different volumes for different parts? Change our pace to make it dramatic? Work well together as a team? Include exciting words about Boudicca's story?
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