Theatre is only about scripted plays. Concepts/Content: Competencies/Skills: Description of Activities: Often we use nonverbal Each student will keep a journal Through researching music, poems, scripts, communication more effectively that analyzes not only the stories, and other forms of literature, the than verbal. material covered in class, but students will be divided into groups of six to There are no limitations on how also their progress as an actor ten. Then they will create a performance piece a theme can be presented. and changes in the acting utilizing the found pieces based on a singular The combination of all forms of ensemble every week. theme such as "resilience," "courage," writing and performing can Demonstrate an understanding "obstacles," "change." create a strong thematic piece of the three basic levels of three that appeals to a wide variety of dimensional movement. audiences. Employ a style of staging that The type of audience targeted emphasizes a theme. has an effect on the choices of Conduct research for products literature used. to use in their presentations. Demonstrate their comprehension of literary elements including, but not limited to plot, rising action, exposition, climax, and resolution. Create a piece that is original in its approach and intertwining of specific literary pieces. Edit for effectiveness. Combine at three different types of performing arts. Utilize constructive criticism. rehearse and adapt for most effective presentation Assessments: The students will turn in a completed original script that meets all areas of the teacher designed rubric and then perform the piece utilizing all aspects of theatre covered in the year thus far.
Theatre is only about scripted plays. Concepts/Content: Often we use nonverbal communication more effectively than verbal. There are no limitations on how a theme can be presented. The combination of all forms of writing and performing can create a strong thematic piece that appeals to a wide variety of audiences. The type of audience targeted has an effect on the choices of literature used. Competencies/Skills: Each student will keep a journal that analyzes not only the material covered in class, but also their progress as an actor and changes in the acting ensemble every week. Demonstrate an understanding of the three basic levels of three dimensional movement. Employ a style of staging that emphasizes a theme. Conduct research for products to use in their presentations. Demonstrate their comprehension of literary elements including, but not limited to plot, rising action, exposition, climax, and resolution. Create a piece that is original in its approach and intertwining of specific literary pieces. Edit for effectiveness. Combine at three different types of performing arts. Utilize constructive criticism. rehearse and adapt for most effective presentation Description of Activities: Through researching music, poems, scripts, stories, and other forms of literature, the students will be divided into groups of six to ten. Then they will create a performance piece utilizing the found pieces based on a singular theme such as "resilience," "courage," "obstacles," "change." Assessments: The students will turn in a completed original script that meets all areas of the teacher designed rubric and then perform the piece utilizing all aspects of theatre covered in the year thus far.
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