For more information on gcse english literature visit for more revision videos. Dna sample exam response practice teaching resources. Dennis kelly is an internationally acclaimed playwright. A new play for younger people dna opened at the national theatre in february 2008. The plot of the musical blood brothers by willy russell is explored through a mixture of dramatised moments and interviews with some of the key characters. Designed to support english teachers, nonspecialist teachers and teaching assistants in identifying and fixing problems in students writing. Dna by dennis kelly exam questions on themes teaching. Top dna 200 custom screens downloads deals at mysimon. Using lacanian concepts and topological tools to read dennis kellys works will allow us. Dna is a contemporary play now a set text in schools written in 2007 by dennis kelly who is best known for co writing matilda the musical with tim minchin and. Bullying, peer pressure, and groupthink theme in dna.
Dinosaurs first drawings, doll and creature volume 1 everything turns gray v 1, donald duk, double spell, download an illustrated guide to veterinary medical terminology, and many other ebooks. This gcse english literature quiz asks questions about themes in dennis kellys dna. Analysis of some of the major themes within dennis kellys harrowing drama, dna. Names and genders of characters are suggestions only. An interactive data visualization of dnas plot and themes. Dna original version first published in 2008 by oberon books ltd 521 caledonian road, london n7 9rh tel. He cowrote bbc three s sitcom pulling with actress sharon horgan, matilda the musical with comedian tim minchin, and the channel 4 conspiracy thriller utopia. Read a study guide for dennis kellys dna online by lance. They then share their results, with every student producing a character revision pack by the end of the lesson. This book is designed to engage students in active responders to the play dna by dennis kelly.
Gcse english literature unit 1 aqa only 23rd may 2015 performing a scripted piece gcse drama monologues help. Dennis kelly born november 16, 1970 is a british writer for film, television and theatre. Dna is a contemporary play now a set text in schools written in 2007 by dennis kelly who is best known for co writing matilda the musical with tim minchin and the comedy series pulling which aired on bbc 3. A study guide for dennis kellys dna by lance hanson. Jul 09, 2016 dna by dennis kelly is probably one of the most exciting, and the most contemporary, texts set for a gcse english literature course in a long time. Dna is a poignant and, sometimes, hilarious tale with a very dark heart. Who do you think is the most moral character in dna. However it turns out they know that this person has gone missing and why.
The group need someone to take charge, but who can they trust. Students are also asked to apply their findings to their understanding of the play. This section looks at the key themes in the play dna by dennis kelly. Will the urge to protect ourselves over coming clean for our actions win every time. Anyone doing dna by dennis kelly english literature gcse. Tes global ltd is registered in england company no 02017289 with its registered office. Mark and jan discuss that someone is dead and this throws the audience into. A contemporary play for younger people, dna opened at the national theatre in february 2008 a taut, compelling thriller and a modernday spin on lord of the flies, exploring group behaviour and moral equivocation financial times. Amongst the darkness of an unnamed wood, a lawless gang are trying to bury a dark secret.
The issue of responsibility is a theme that is explored throughout dna. A group of like minded individuals who share the same principals and ideals. Includes notes for teachers and those studying the play for gcse english, as written by anthony banks theatre director and associate director of the national theatre discover programme. A group of peculiar adolescents do something bad, really bad, then panic and cover the whole thing up. Kelly grew up in barnet, north london, in an irish.
Dna by dennis kelly exam questions teaching resources. The section of revision world covers the play dna by dennis kelly looking at the background and context, the characters, the key themes, the language and style and the structure and setting. Dna character revision lesson pack dna, dennis kelly. Dna by dennis kelly is probably one of the most exciting, and the most contemporary, texts set for a gcse english literature course in a long time. It seems that covering up a murder isnt childs play. Mark, gregg chillin jan, claire foy leah, ruby bentall phil, sam crane john tate, jack gordon danny, benjamin smith richard, troy glasgow cathy, claire lams brian, ian bonar boy, ryan sampson all other parts played by members of the company.
Key themes present in dna by dennis kelly are explored using a mixture of short dramatised sequences, narration and talking headstyle interviews with some of the key characters. It also includes concise information on the aos and mark scheme. But when they find that the coverup unites them and brings. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read dna.
For more information on gcse english literature visit for. Disturbing, violent, riveting, with blistering dialogue and a truly shocking ending, dna is a blackly comic vision of a generation gone wrong. Dennis kelly is hereby identified as author of this play in accordance with section 77 of the copyright, designs and patents. After the end paines plough, traverse theatre, bush theatre, uk and international tour, 2005. This piece deals directly and powerfully with hard hitting, relevant issues, such as violence, guilt, unrequited love, tyranny and solidarity within. Dna dennis kelly a group of teenagers do something bad, really bad, then panic and cover the whole thing up. Dna national theatre and our teacher is a troll national theatre of scotland. Oct 20, 2016 dna by dennis kelly new wolsey young company new wolsey studio until saturday. Dna by dennis kelly follows the silent yet intimidating, 16 year old phil, and his fearful following of misfits as they come to terms with the consequences of a practical joke that ends in tragedy.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. This is where dennis kelly lets the audience know what the longterm consequences of adams death are on the characters. He also cowrote the comedy series pulling bbc3 and wrote and created utopia channel 4. It also address the fact that the settings are very simple a field, a street, a wood and why they were chosen. Resume index plan texte bibliographie notes citation auteur. This study companion, designed for teachers looking for insight into the play, goes beyond conventional revision guides to provide detailed commentary on the plays themes, characters. Dennis kelly dna please grade this english lit essay. Compare brands and shopping results for dna 200 custom screens downloads from. This lesson asks students to work independently, in groups, to complete character profiles on the key characters in the play. Key themes present in dna by dennis kelly are explored using a mixture of short dramatised sequences, narration and talking headstyle interviews with some. What do you think dna by dennis kelly might be about. A study guide for dennis kellys dna by lance hanson ebook. Issues such as bullying, friendship, evolution and original sin are discussed here.
Dennis kellys dna has become a popular set text for students of gcse english literature as well as proving a cornerstone play for many drama classrooms. Global secure online book, our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented. These can range from the unmissable to the subtlest of ideas. Dennis kelly s dna has become a popular set text for students of gcse english literature as well as proving a cornerstone play for many drama classrooms. Read dna, by dennis kelly online on bookmate a group of teenagers do something bad, really bad, then panic and cover the whole thing up. Easy to access, breaks the novel down into clear ideas and themes. The disturbance in the symbolic order in dennis kellys theatre. Furthermore, kelly, because of the way the play is written, makes us question ourselves how would we react in relation to these themes. Dennis kelly dna drama gcse help with dna by dennis kelly dna last minute revision tips, anyone. Research sheets with suggested websites and questions are included. Jun 18, 2012 dennis kelly is an internationally acclaimed playwright. First person theatre company invites you to the assembly rooms on the 3rd, 4th and 5th of february at 7.
It is short, less than seventy pages long, but in its brevity there is a clear warning to a world that is consumed by a desire to withdraw from itself, and that in this isolation we are in danger of. Or i mean is it negative, are you thinking a negative thing about not that im bothered. We dont see any of them again, aside from richard and phil, but we learn about. This website and its content is subject to our terms and conditions. Summary dna by dennis kelly english literature revision. Jul 02, 2011 disturbing, violent, riveting, with blistering dialogue and a truly shocking ending, dna is a blackly comic vision of a generation gone wrong. Dennis kelly has said that he believes phil to be the most interesting character in. This video explores the characters in dennis kelly s play dna. Gangs, bullying and responsibility are all key themes with dna.
Dna, essential gcse english revision booklet notes english. This video explores the characters in dennis kellys play dna. Everything you need to know to exceed your target grade in the gcse english literature question on dna by dennis kelly. Closing weekend10 friends1 dead bodythe death was frankly a little inconvenienta group of teenagers weave a bloody web of lies in a jetblack comedy by the multiawardwinning writer dennis kelly. Aug 09, 2017 this superb resource contains twentytwo sample exam questions for revising themes 10, characters 10 and techniques 2 of dna by dennis kelly.
Dennis kellys dna has become a popular set text for students of gcse. Bullying, peer pressure, and the destabilizing effects of groupthink are at the core of dennis kellys dna. Themes and colors litcharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in dna, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work. Dna by dennis kelly new wolsey young company new wolsey studio until saturday. Through windows of tv shops i had seen this on tvs through the windows of tv. Key themes dna by dennis kelly english literature revision. Dennis kelly has made precise choices about the particular words and phrases his characters speak to explain their actions. You can find out more about the characters in the dennis kelly play dna on revision world username.
These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new aqa gcse english literature exam paper. But when they find that their coverup unites them and brings harmony to their once fractious lives, where is the incentive to put things right. English literature dna key quotes flashcards quizlet. To get started finding dna dennis kelly script, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
Gcse dna character revision lesson pack teacher made. Theme, in literature, is an idea conveyed by a text. From taking care of baby, dna, or orphans to debris or after the end, such. About the author 2009 dennis kelly is an internationally acclaimed playwright. Dna was first performed in the cottesloe theatre of the national theatre, on 16 february 2008, with the following company.
An interplay between themes occurs as each theme develops alongside the others. It will incorporate creative and reflective tasks and devices, to help them make sense of the play for themselves. Some of the answers are full, and some have been started and pupils can discuss their content and work on completing them. Im not bothered, phil, im not, it doesnt, i dont care. If you mention the name dennis kelly to students they automatically say dna as its written about a group of teenagers the story follows the lives of this group as they deal with the disappearance of one of them. Dennis kellys short, sharp shocker of a play cleverly piles on the twists his sharp, reflective writing gets inside the characters heads the guardian product details. Dna dennis kelly the script themes rehearsal process character profile dramatic techniques evaluation of piece intention. Jul 31, 2017 this book is designed to engage students in active responders to the play dna by dennis kelly. Love and money young vic theatre and manchester royal. Worksheets with sample exam answers designed to support the teaching of dennis kelly s dna for the literature gcse. Issues such as bullying, friendship, evolution and original sin are discussed. You can find out more about the characters in the dennis kelly play dna on.
Learning objective to identify and discuss some of the themes and ideas in dna by dennis kelly. Dna dennis kelly themes john tate deindividuation are the characters free to make their own decisions in the gang. The themes explored in it such as peer pressure, gang like mentality, morality, are all quite relevant in our current climate which is why it presents an interesting story. We dont see any of them again, aside from richard and phil, but we learn about the effect of the incident with adam on them all as they have returned to normal life.
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