Page 31 - Year 8 Knowledge Organiser

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Physical Theatre Non-Fiction Reading and Writing

Question: Write a letter to your local MP arguing for free school meals for
Non-negotiables all.
4. Frantic Assembly – biography and 5. Frantic Assembly - techniques: 6. The Frantic Method
productions Purpose The reason something is made or done. Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to you about an important issue that needs your help. Every
Push Hands: The Frantic Method is approaching devising student should be able to have a healthy, nutritious meal for lunch at school
A technique used by performers to improve as creating scenes one layer at a time. They A group of people that are watching, reading and I hope you can help us achieve that.
trust and communication. Actors move call this building blocks. Audience or listening to you. In recent years, families have been significantly impacted by the pandemic,
together with joined hands. Hands are placed losing jobs or money that they would usually rely on. Worrying about how to
palm to palm, the person with their hands on “Using these building blocks they are Form A type or kind of something. feed children is an everyday pressure that many parents feel. Is this
top is ‘leader’ and should explore space and empowered to find and create complex acceptable? Marcus Rashford campaigned last year to make sure families who

Frantic Assembly is a theatre company levels with their partner. work through a process that is safe, fun Argument Statements that try to convince people of your opinion. needed it most were given free school lunches during the holidays. We need to
that creates thrilling, energetic and Chair duet - Physical movement based on and constantly illuminating.” Scott take it further and make sure everyone has free school meals. That way there
unforgettable theatre. and around chairs – includes touches, action, Graham, Artistic Director of Frantic Persuade Giving good reasons why something should be done. would be less pressure on families, healthier students and better outcomes for
Frantic Assembly's unique physical style reaction, embraces, rejections, etc all Assembly everyone. If your government could help by funding school meals for all, this
combines movement, design, music and performed at speed. Structure The way something is made, built or organised. would be a huge step in the right direction.
text. Jetpack – Physical lift where someone is lifted Devising – creating an original performance Furthermore, think about the devastating effects of not providing nutritious
Their productions include: from underneath the forearms to create the inspired by a stimulus. lunches for everyone. Students would struggle to concentrate and would
Othello image of a jetpack. Grow your vocabulary perform poorly in their lessons and exams. In fact, at GCSE students have a 65%
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Round By Through – Creating a motif of Stimulus – The starting point in a piece of chance of achieving one grade higher in exams if they have eaten healthy meals
Night-time movements going around, going through and devised drama. This could be a photo, quote, Deploy Making something ready to use. consistently before sitting them. Without a nutritious meal, they would not be
Things I Know to be True ending beside a performer. (Taken in turns). object or piece of music. able to achieve their best which would impact their futures; they might not be
I Think We Are Alone Walking the Grid – As an ensemble, walking Exploit Using something well to achieve or gain something. able to go to the college or apprenticeships that they need. You could change
Metamorphosis (currently touring 2023/4) across the room. Not walking into one another this by asking your government to fund free school meals for everyone. Don’t
and creating the idea of a busy place (like a Eliminate To remove something. you want healthy, happy and successful students?
busy city/town center). Surely the government can find the money to make a difference in our
Health and safety: Mobilise Encouraging people to take action. lives? Is this not a priority? We need to have healthy lunches to fuel us for the
Focus and concentration is needed for any pressures of school. You could make a difference by asking the government to
lifts and balances. Do not attempt these at Disastrous Extremely bad results and effects. provide free school meals. This is for the potential leaders, doctors and
home! teachers of the future. Your decision could impact their lives for years to
Unleash Releasing a powerful force, feeling or activity. come.
Search ‘The Frantic Method’ at Yours sincerely,
franticassembly.co.uk for more information.
Conscience Doing what you believe is right. Sally Student

Motivate Making you feel you really want to do something.