ARTS AND SPORTS

LESSON NOTES

ARTS AND SPORTS
STANDARD THREE
2024
Chapter one
Acting
What is acting?
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

• Word play
• Action play
• Dance play
• Drama play
  A play can end happily or sadly.
  An actor employs body movements, facial expressions, voice, the environment and
  imagination.
  Acting involves four essentials
  (a) A performer, who is called an actor
  (b) A message, which is called a theme
  (c) A performing place, known as the stage
  (d) 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:
  (a) Presence of characters;
  (b) Presence of an audience;
  (c) Presence of a stage;
  (d) Producing voice that can be heard well;
  (e) Showing gestures and body movements;
  (f) Using props and costumes properly;
  (g) Using make ups properly;
  (h) Managing the stage well; and
  (i) 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.
  a) Cow
  b) Goat
  c) Pigeon
  d) 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.
   a) ____________________
   b) ____________________
   c) ____________________
   d) ____________________
4. Mention at least four things needed to perform a play correctly.
   i) _____________________
   ii) _____________________
   iii) _____________________
   iv) _____________________
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:
   a) Winds
   b) Water
   c) Cars
   d) Stone
   e) Chairs
   f) Tables.
   Some non-living things produce sounds
   Activity
   Imitate the sounds of the following nonliving things
6. Motorcycle
7. Aeroplane
8. Ship
9. 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:
   (a) Making the words of the actor be clearly heard
   (b) Attracting the audience to listen to the actor
   (c) Sending the intended message to the audience
   (d) Recognising the type of the actor
   (e) Expressing the feelings of the actor
   Importance of acting
   Acting is very important in society, as follows:
   (a) Entertaining
   (b) Educating
   (c) Generating an income
   (d) Preserving culture
   (e) Improving health
   (f) Conveying a message
   (g) Developing speaking skills
   (h) Developing confidence
   (i) Identifying and developing talents
   (j) Developing creativity
   Exercise
10. 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.
    a) __________
    b) __________
    c) __________
    d) __________
11. Pupils of Mtakuja Primary School have started a drama group. Name any four benefits
    they will get from acting.
    1) __________
    2) __________
    3) __________
    4) __________
12. Mention any two performing arts that are found in your society.
    a) __________
    b) __________
    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