DNA - Play Resource
Dennis Kelly’s play ‘DNA’ is a great choice for exploration with students due to its engaging plot, multi-dimensional characters, non-linear structure, and rich use of language. Its themes of responsibility, power, and identity are also highly relevant to young people and can inspire meaningful discussions and reflections. This resource explores the themes of the play, dramatic techniques, character analysis and also three complete lesson plans to explore with your students.
Contents Include:
Plot Summary, Dennis Kelly Biography, Key Themes, Burden, Bullying, Mob Mentality, Guilt, Responsibility, Identity, Dramatic Techniques, Monologues & Direct Address, Physicality, Symbolism, Dialogue & Language, Character Analysis, Key Moment Analysis, “He’s Dead?”, “That word is banned!”, Adam Falls into the Grill, The Police Investigation, Phil Doesn’t Speak, Richard’s Breakdown, Ending, Lesson Plan (1), Lesson Plan (2) & Lesson Plan (3).
The pack is sent as a digital PDF document to your email after purchase. For A4 printed pack copies, please contact us directly for a quote.
Dennis Kelly’s play ‘DNA’ is a great choice for exploration with students due to its engaging plot, multi-dimensional characters, non-linear structure, and rich use of language. Its themes of responsibility, power, and identity are also highly relevant to young people and can inspire meaningful discussions and reflections. This resource explores the themes of the play, dramatic techniques, character analysis and also three complete lesson plans to explore with your students.
Contents Include:
Plot Summary, Dennis Kelly Biography, Key Themes, Burden, Bullying, Mob Mentality, Guilt, Responsibility, Identity, Dramatic Techniques, Monologues & Direct Address, Physicality, Symbolism, Dialogue & Language, Character Analysis, Key Moment Analysis, “He’s Dead?”, “That word is banned!”, Adam Falls into the Grill, The Police Investigation, Phil Doesn’t Speak, Richard’s Breakdown, Ending, Lesson Plan (1), Lesson Plan (2) & Lesson Plan (3).
The pack is sent as a digital PDF document to your email after purchase. For A4 printed pack copies, please contact us directly for a quote.
Dennis Kelly’s play ‘DNA’ is a great choice for exploration with students due to its engaging plot, multi-dimensional characters, non-linear structure, and rich use of language. Its themes of responsibility, power, and identity are also highly relevant to young people and can inspire meaningful discussions and reflections. This resource explores the themes of the play, dramatic techniques, character analysis and also three complete lesson plans to explore with your students.
Contents Include:
Plot Summary, Dennis Kelly Biography, Key Themes, Burden, Bullying, Mob Mentality, Guilt, Responsibility, Identity, Dramatic Techniques, Monologues & Direct Address, Physicality, Symbolism, Dialogue & Language, Character Analysis, Key Moment Analysis, “He’s Dead?”, “That word is banned!”, Adam Falls into the Grill, The Police Investigation, Phil Doesn’t Speak, Richard’s Breakdown, Ending, Lesson Plan (1), Lesson Plan (2) & Lesson Plan (3).
The pack is sent as a digital PDF document to your email after purchase. For A4 printed pack copies, please contact us directly for a quote.