CHAPTER ONE: ACTING _ ARTS AND SPORTS STD III NOTES
Acting is the skill of imitating something.
It represents the reality of a person’s daily life in his or her environment.
Acting takes place before an audience to convey the intended message.
The performance that takes place during acting is called play.
Types of play
1. Words
2. Actions
3. Dance
4. Drama
A play can end happily or sadly.
An actor employs body movements, facial expressions, voice, the environment and imagination.
Acting involves four essentials
1. A performer, who is called an actor
2. A message, which is called a theme
3. A performing place, known as the stage
4. People who watch the performance, known as the audience.
To perform well, do enough vocal and acting practice before the actual performance.
Pupils practicing for a short play
Things to consider in acting
The following are the things to consider in acting:
1. Presence of characters;
2. Presence of an audience;
3. Presence of a stage;
4. Producing voice that can be heard well;
5. Showing gestures and body movements;
6. Using props and costumes properly;
7. Using make ups properly;
8. Managing the stage well; and
9. Sending the message correctly.
Imitating various sounds of living things
Living things use sound to communicate with each other and with their environment
Activity
Imitate the sounds of at least five tamed animals.
1. Cow
2. Goat
3. Pigeon
4. Cock
Exercise
1. Our teacher taught us about the skill of imitating something. What was being taught by the teacher?
2. A performing arts competition was held at school. A large group of pupils went to watch the competition. What is that group of viewers called?
3. Mention at least four important things to consider to make a play show realistic.
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4. Mention at least four things needed to perform a play correctly.
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5. Dramas are performed in a special area. What is the name of the place where performances take place?
Imitating sounds of non-living things
Examples of non-living things are:
1. Winds
2. Water
3. Cars
4. Stone
5. Chairs
6. Tables.
Some non-living things produce sounds
Activity
Imitate the sounds of the following nonliving things
1. Motorcycle
2. Aeroplane
3. Ship
4. Car
Uses of voice in acting
Voice is among the characteristics that an actor must have. Voice is used in acting to do the following:
1. Making the words of the actor be clearly heard
2. Attracting the audience to listen to the actor
3. Sending the intended message to the audience
4. Recognising the type of the actor
5. Expressing the feelings of the actor
Importance of acting
Acting is very important in society, as follows:
1. Entertaining
2. Educating
3. Generating an income
4. Preserving culture
5. Improving health
6. Conveying a message
7. Developing speaking skills
8. Developing confidence
9. Identifying and developing talents
10. Developing creativity
Exercise
1. Voice is very important for an actor. Explain any four difficulties that the actor can face after failing to use his or her voice properly during acting.
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2. Pupils of Mtakuja Primary School have started a drama group. Name any four benefits they will get from acting.
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3. Mention any two performing arts that are found in your society.
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Vocabulary
Artist A person who has skills in creating works of art
Comic skit A form of art which sends a message to the audience by instigating laughing
Dramatic poetry A form of poetry that is written in verse and meant to be recited in public or acted out
Play An artistic composition that puts a certain idea into action or conversation
Recitation A form of art which sends a message to the audience using words of praise
Theme The intended message in a work of art
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