Acting
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It's time for an acting class with Múinteoir John! A lot of people think that acting just comes naturally, that actors can just 'switch it on’ and pretend to be a different person, but there’s actually a lot more to it than that. They have to do something called "getting into character."
This means thinking about what kind of character they are playing, why they behave the way they do, and what their motivation is.
Game: "Don't sit there!"
So we're going to play a game that will help you with your acting skills. The game is called "Don’t sit there" and all you need is a chair and some imagination!
We start the game by picking a character and an emotion. If you sit in the chair, you then have to become that character!
For example, Múinteoir John says: "Don't sit there or you’ll become a cranky farmer!".
This means that anyone who sits on this chair will take on the character of a cranky farmer. If you are trying to pretend to be a cranky farmer, you need to think to yourself "Why am I cranky? Maybe I’m cranky cause my chickens aren’t laying eggs and I’m hungry!"
Now try playing "Don't Sit There!" with the following characters:
1. Rock star with a hand permanently stuck in the air!
2. Evil Scientist with a magic potion!
3. Superhero who’s special power is fixing blocked toilets!
4. Posh Waiter who always gets the order wrong!
5. A Viking who is scared of everything!
6. You are a teacher but someone has just farted!
Why not download the full activity sheet to share here!
Colouring
As it is almost St Patrick's Day, 17 March, let’s take some inspiration from The Book of Kells.
The book is famous for its illustrations which are very intricate with elaborate patterns and bold colours. It was made in the 8th century by monks and is considered to be a masterpiece.
Some experts compare the art style of The Book of Kells to doodling, as one line leads to another! Try using the style of The Book of Kells to colour in this wolf.
Did you know the wolf was once a common sight in Ireland? It was hunted to extinction in the 18th century but some people think we should try and re-introduce it back to Ireland.
