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Teacher's Guide (including NCEA Drama Review guidelines) (pdf)

ESOL Learning Guide (pdf)

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NOTES FOR TEACHERS

Age Group/Level

Year 10 and above

 

Learning Strands

Culture, family, traditions and festivals, migration stories, theatre

 

Keywords/Themes

Communication within families
Family love
Friendship
How people from different cultures adapt to living in NZ.
Experiences of NZ-born children of immigrants
Intercultural dating

 

Discussion Points

How is dialogue used to convey storyline and character?
How is movement used to convey feelings?
What is the influence of sound and lighting?
What is the symbolism of the set design and props?
Who is the main character and why?
Why is the play called “Lantern”? What do the 'lanterns' symbolize?
The writer and actors in this play are Asian. Do you see this as an “Asian” play, or more universal? Why?