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Arts Education (2017) Grade(s): 7 - Theatre

AE17.TH.7.1

Investigate multiple perspectives and solutions to staging challenges in a drama/theatre work.

Unpacked Content

Essential Questions

EU: Theatre Artists rely on intuition, curiosity and critical inquiry.
EQ: What happens when Theatre artists use their imagination and/or learned theatre skills while engaging in creative exploration and inquiry?

Skills Examples

  • Use theatre as an exploration in the use of the 5 W's of improvisation (who, what, when, where, and why) through expression and group collaboration. Students will use prompts demanding personal reflection and group problem solving inspired by the influence of character, relationships, setting, and conflict. Students will discover how the 5 W's are revealed through the practice of improvisation. The students will perform a short improvisational scene.
Suggested Improv Resources:
  • Improvisation for the Theatre- Viola Spolin
  • Theatre Games for the Classroom: A Teacher's Handbook- Viola Spolin
  • Theatre Games for Rehearsal: A Director's Handbook- Viola Spolin
  • http://improvencyclopedia.org/games/
  • Teachers use concentration games to build focus. These activities are used to help children to develop a sustained focus of the mind, body and voice.
  • If it is within the group capability, teacher can introduce The Method and Stanislavski.
Suggested Concentration Games to Strengthen Young Actors:

Vocabulary

Vocal
Movement
Characterization

Skills Assessed
Exploring the Concepts:
  • Expression in improvisation and group collaboration with prompts demands personal reflection and group problem solving techniques.
  • Expression in improvisation and group collaboration with prompts demands personal reflection and group problem solving techniques.
  • Students develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills and use creative initiative in projecting and evaluating unique approaches to a specific task.

Anchor Standards

Anchor Standard 1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.
Arts Education (2017) Grade(s): 7 - Theatre

AE17.TH.7.2

Explain and present solutions to design challenges in a drama/ theatre work.

Unpacked Content

Essential Questions

EU: Theatre Artists rely on intuition, curiosity and critical inquiry.
EQ: What happens when Theatre artists use their imagination and/or learned theatre skills while engaging in creative exploration and inquiry?

Skills Examples

  • Use theatre as an exploration in the use of the 5 W's of improvisation (who, what, when, where, and why) through expression and group collaboration. Students will use prompts demanding personal reflection and group problem solving inspired by the influence of character, relationships, setting, and conflict. Students will discover how the 5 W's are revealed through the practice of improvisation. The students will perform a short improvisational scene.
Suggested Improv Resources:
  • Improvisation for the Theatre- Viola Spolin
  • Theatre Games for the Classroom: A Teacher's Handbook- Viola Spolin
  • Theatre Games for Rehearsal: A Director's Handbook- Viola Spolin
  • http://improvencyclopedia.org/games/
  • Teachers use concentration games to build focus. These activities are used to help children to develop a sustained focus of the mind, body and voice.
  • If it is within the group capability, teacher can introduce The Method and Stanislavski.
Suggested Concentration Games to Strengthen Young Actors:

Vocabulary

Vocal
Movement
Characterization

Skills Assessed
Exploring the Concepts:
  • Expression in improvisation and group collaboration with prompts demands personal reflection and group problem solving techniques.
  • Expression in improvisation and group collaboration with prompts demands personal reflection and group problem solving techniques.
  • Students develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills and use creative initiative in projecting and evaluating unique approaches to a specific task.

Anchor Standards

Anchor Standard 1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.
Arts Education (2017) Grade(s): 7 - Theatre

AE17.TH.7.3

Envision and describe a scripted or improvised character’s inner thoughts and objectives in a drama/theatre work.

Unpacked Content

Essential Questions

EU: Theatre artists work to discover different ways of communicating meaning.
EQ: How, when, and why do theatre artists' choices change?

Skills Examples

  • Use theatre as an exploration in the use of the 5 W's of improvisation (who, what, when, where, and why) through expression and group collaboration. Students will use prompts demanding personal reflection and group problem solving inspired by the influence of character, relationships, setting, and conflict. Students will discover how the 5 W's are revealed through the practice of improvisation. The students will perform a short improvisational scene.
Suggested Improv Resources:
  • Improvisation for the Theatre- Viola Spolin
  • Theatre Games for the Classroom: A Teacher's Handbook- Viola Spolin
  • Theatre Games for Rehearsal: A Director's Handbook- Viola Spolin
  • http://improvencyclopedia.org/games/
  • Teachers use concentration games to build focus. These activities are used to help children to develop a sustained focus of the mind, body and voice.
  • If it is within the group capability, teacher can introduce The Method and Stanislavski.
Suggested Concentration Games to Strengthen Young Actors:

Vocabulary

Vocal
Movement
Characterization

Skills Assessed
Exploring the Concepts:
  • Expression in improvisation and group collaboration with prompts demands personal reflection and group problem solving techniques.
  • Expression in improvisation and group collaboration with prompts demands personal reflection and group problem solving techniques.
  • Students develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills and use creative initiative in projecting and evaluating unique approaches to a specific task.

Anchor Standards

Anchor Standard 2: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
Arts Education (2017) Grade(s): 7 - Theatre

AE17.TH.7.4

Examine and justify original ideas and artistic choices in a drama/theatre work based on critical analysis, background knowledge, and historical and cultural context.

Unpacked Content

Essential Questions

EU: Theatre artists work to discover different ways of communicating meaning.
EQ: How, when, and why do theatre artists' choices change?

Skills Examples

  • Use theatre as an exploration in the use of the 5 W's of improvisation (who, what, when, where, and why) through expression and group collaboration. Students will use prompts demanding personal reflection and group problem solving inspired by the influence of character, relationships, setting, and conflict. Students will discover how the 5 W's are revealed through the practice of improvisation. The students will perform a short improvisational scene.
Suggested Improv Resources:
  • Improvisation for the Theatre- Viola Spolin
  • Theatre Games for the Classroom: A Teacher's Handbook- Viola Spolin
  • Theatre Games for Rehearsal: A Director's Handbook- Viola Spolin
  • http://improvencyclopedia.org/games/
  • Teachers use concentration games to build focus. These activities are used to help children to develop a sustained focus of the mind, body and voice.
  • If it is within the group capability, teacher can introduce The Method and Stanislavski.
Suggested Concentration Games to Strengthen Young Actors:

Vocabulary

Vocal
Movement
Characterization

Skills Assessed
Exploring the Concepts:
  • Expression in improvisation and group collaboration with prompts demands personal reflection and group problem solving techniques.
  • Expression in improvisation and group collaboration with prompts demands personal reflection and group problem solving techniques.
  • Students develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills and use creative initiative in projecting and evaluating unique approaches to a specific task.

Anchor Standards

Anchor Standard 2: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
Arts Education (2017) Grade(s): 7 - Theatre

AE17.TH.7.5

Demonstrate mutual respect for self and others and their roles in preparing or devising drama/theatre work.

Unpacked Content

Essential Questions

EU: Theatre artists work to discover different ways of communicating meaning.
EQ: How, when, and why do theatre artists' choices change?

Skills Examples

  • Use theatre as an exploration in the use of the 5 W's of improvisation (who, what, when, where, and why) through expression and group collaboration. Students will use prompts demanding personal reflection and group problem solving inspired by the influence of character, relationships, setting, and conflict. Students will discover how the 5 W's are revealed through the practice of improvisation. The students will perform a short improvisational scene.
Suggested Improv Resources:
  • Improvisation for the Theatre- Viola Spolin
  • Theatre Games for the Classroom: A Teacher's Handbook- Viola Spolin
  • Theatre Games for Rehearsal: A Director's Handbook- Viola Spolin
  • http://improvencyclopedia.org/games/
  • Teachers use concentration games to build focus. These activities are used to help children to develop a sustained focus of the mind, body and voice.
  • If it is within the group capability, teacher can introduce The Method and Stanislavski.
Suggested Concentration Games to Strengthen Young Actors:

Vocabulary

Vocal
Movement
Characterization

Skills Assessed
Exploring the Concepts:
  • Expression in improvisation and group collaboration with prompts demands personal reflection and group problem solving techniques.
  • Expression in improvisation and group collaboration with prompts demands personal reflection and group problem solving techniques.
  • Students develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills and use creative initiative in projecting and evaluating unique approaches to a specific task.

Anchor Standards

Anchor Standard 2: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
Arts Education (2017) Grade(s): 7 - Theatre

AE17.TH.7.6

Demonstrate focus and concentration in the rehearsal process to analyze and refine choices in a devised or scripted drama/theatre work.

Unpacked Content

Essential Questions

EU: Theatre artists refine their work and practice their craft through rehearsal.
EQ: How do theatre artists transform and edit their initial ideas?

Skills Examples

  • Use theatre as an exploration in the use of the 5 W's of improvisation (who, what, when, where, and why) through expression and group collaboration. Students will use prompts demanding personal reflection and group problem solving inspired by the influence of character, relationships, setting, and conflict. Students will discover how the 5 W's are revealed through the practice of improvisation. The students will perform a short improvisational scene.
Suggested Improv Resources:
  • Improvisation for the Theatre- Viola Spolin
  • Theatre Games for the Classroom: A Teacher's Handbook- Viola Spolin
  • Theatre Games for Rehearsal: A Director's Handbook- Viola Spolin
  • http://improvencyclopedia.org/games/
  • Teachers use concentration games to build focus. These activities are used to help children to develop a sustained focus of the mind, body and voice.
  • If it is within the group capability, teacher can introduce The Method and Stanislavski.
Suggested Concentration Games to Strengthen Young Actors:

Vocabulary

Vocal
Movement
Characterization

Skills Assessed
Exploring the Concepts:
  • Expression in improvisation and group collaboration with prompts demands personal reflection and group problem solving techniques.
  • Expression in improvisation and group collaboration with prompts demands personal reflection and group problem solving techniques.
  • Students develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills and use creative initiative in projecting and evaluating unique approaches to a specific task.

Anchor Standards

Anchor Standard 3: Refine and complete artistic work.
Arts Education (2017) Grade(s): 7 - Theatre

AE17.TH.7.7

Develop effective physical and vocal traits of characters in an improvised or scripted drama/theatre work.

Unpacked Content

Essential Questions

EU: Theatre artists refine their work and practice their craft through rehearsal.
EQ: How do theatre artists transform and edit their initial ideas?

Skills Examples

  • Use theatre as an exploration in the use of the 5 W's of improvisation (who, what, when, where, and why) through expression and group collaboration. Students will use prompts demanding personal reflection and group problem solving inspired by the influence of character, relationships, setting, and conflict. Students will discover how the 5 W's are revealed through the practice of improvisation. The students will perform a short improvisational scene.
Suggested Improv Resources:
  • Improvisation for the Theatre- Viola Spolin
  • Theatre Games for the Classroom: A Teacher's Handbook- Viola Spolin
  • Theatre Games for Rehearsal: A Director's Handbook- Viola Spolin
  • http://improvencyclopedia.org/games/
  • Teachers use concentration games to build focus. These activities are used to help children to develop a sustained focus of the mind, body and voice.
  • If it is within the group capability, teacher can introduce The Method and Stanislavski.
Suggested Concentration Games to Strengthen Young Actors:

Vocabulary

Vocal
Movement
Characterization

Skills Assessed
Exploring the Concepts:
  • Expression in improvisation and group collaboration with prompts demands personal reflection and group problem solving techniques.
  • Expression in improvisation and group collaboration with prompts demands personal reflection and group problem solving techniques.
  • Students develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills and use creative initiative in projecting and evaluating unique approaches to a specific task.

Anchor Standards

Anchor Standard 3: Refine and complete artistic work.

Aligned Learning Resources

Blocking Exercise
Arts Education (2017) Grade(s): 7 - Theatre

AE17.TH.7.8

Consider multiple planned technical design elements during the rehearsal process for a devised or scripted drama/theatre work.

Unpacked Content

Essential Questions

EU: Theatre artists refine their work and practice their craft through rehearsal.
EQ: How do theatre artists transform and edit their initial ideas?

Skills Examples

  • Use theatre as an exploration in the use of the 5 W's of improvisation (who, what, when, where, and why) through expression and group collaboration. Students will use prompts demanding personal reflection and group problem solving inspired by the influence of character, relationships, setting, and conflict. Students will discover how the 5 W's are revealed through the practice of improvisation. The students will perform a short improvisational scene.
Suggested Improv Resources:
  • Improvisation for the Theatre- Viola Spolin
  • Theatre Games for the Classroom: A Teacher's Handbook- Viola Spolin
  • Theatre Games for Rehearsal: A Director's Handbook- Viola Spolin
  • http://improvencyclopedia.org/games/
  • Teachers use concentration games to build focus. These activities are used to help children to develop a sustained focus of the mind, body and voice.
  • If it is within the group capability, teacher can introduce The Method and Stanislavski.
Suggested Concentration Games to Strengthen Young Actors:

Vocabulary

Vocal
Movement
Characterization

Skills Assessed
Exploring the Concepts:
  • Expression in improvisation and group collaboration with prompts demands personal reflection and group problem solving techniques.
  • Expression in improvisation and group collaboration with prompts demands personal reflection and group problem solving techniques.
  • Students develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills and use creative initiative in projecting and evaluating unique approaches to a specific task.

Anchor Standards

Anchor Standard 3: Refine and complete artistic work.
Arts Education (2017) Grade(s): 7 - Theatre

AE17.TH.7.9

Consider various staging choices to enhance the story in a drama/theatre work.

Unpacked Content

Essential Questions

EU: Theatre artists make strong choices to effectively convey meaning.
EQ: Why are strong choices essential to interpreting a drama or theatre piece?

Skills Examples

  • As a whole group, students will design the set, sound effects or costumes for the play A Christmas Carol. They will use historical images of that time period to create the visual aspects of the play. This can be done in conjunction with the English teacher as the play is a part of many 7th grade curricula. Students will participate in an online research project on the history of Technical Theatre. They will pick a time period and design a set, lighting, sound or costume design using only the tools available in that time period (Greek-Victorian preferred). After completing the research and designs, students will create a visual character board for the character that they are representing in a class play or assigned monologue.
  • Students will actively participate in the rehearsal process for their assigned piece and prepare for performance.
  • By studying each form of staging, students will create stage directions for one scene of a provided play. (Suggestion: Use the same play for all lessons and build on each activity throughout several week-long unit.) Students should choose thrust, proscenium, in the round, or experimental.
Resource:

Vocabulary

Research
Analysis
Vocal
Movement
Characterization
Directing
Design
Theatrical production

Skills Assessed
  • Students will use analysis skills through Contextual Reading, Characterization, and Dramaturgy
  • Students will incorporate design elements by using information in plays to inspire design choices.
  • Technology can be used to influence design and prepare students for career pathways.
  • Students will incorporate research by using historical facts and images for ideas and inspiration.
  • By utilizing cultural facts and images for ideas and inspiration, students expand ideas and make cross curricular connections in World History and English.

Anchor Standards

Anchor Standard 4: Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.
Arts Education (2017) Grade(s): 7 - Theatre

AE17.TH.7.10

Discover various character objectives in a drama/theatre work.

Unpacked Content

Essential Questions

EU: Theatre artists make strong choices to effectively convey meaning.
EQ: Why are strong choices essential to interpreting a drama or theatre piece?

Skills Examples

  • As a whole group, students will design the set, sound effects or costumes for the play A Christmas Carol. They will use historical images of that time period to create the visual aspects of the play. This can be done in conjunction with the English teacher as the play is a part of many 7th grade curricula. Students will participate in an online research project on the history of Technical Theatre. They will pick a time period and design a set, lighting, sound or costume design using only the tools available in that time period (Greek-Victorian preferred). After completing the research and designs, students will create a visual character board for the character that they are representing in a class play or assigned monologue.
  • Students will actively participate in the rehearsal process for their assigned piece and prepare for performance.
  • By studying each form of staging, students will create stage directions for one scene of a provided play. (Suggestion: Use the same play for all lessons and build on each activity throughout several week-long unit.) Students should choose thrust, proscenium, in the round, or experimental.
Resource:

Vocabulary

Research
Analysis
Vocal
Movement
Characterization
Directing
Design
Theatrical production

Skills Assessed
  • Students will use analysis skills through Contextual Reading, Characterization, and Dramaturgy
  • Students will incorporate design elements by using information in plays to inspire design choices.
  • Technology can be used to influence design and prepare students for career pathways.
  • Students will incorporate research by using historical facts and images for ideas and inspiration.
  • By utilizing cultural facts and images for ideas and inspiration, students expand ideas and make cross curricular connections in World History and English.

Anchor Standards

Anchor Standard 4: Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.
Arts Education (2017) Grade(s): 7 - Theatre

AE17.TH.7.11

Participate in a variety of acting exercises and techniques that can be applied in a rehearsal or drama/theatre performance.

Unpacked Content

Essential Questions

EU: Theatre artists develop personal processes and skills for a performance or design.
EQ: What can I do to fully prepare a performance or technical design?

Skills Examples

  • As a whole group, students will design the set, sound effects or costumes for the play A Christmas Carol. They will use historical images of that time period to create the visual aspects of the play. This can be done in conjunction with the English teacher as the play is a part of many 7th grade curricula. Students will participate in an online research project on the history of Technical Theatre. They will pick a time period and design a set, lighting, sound or costume design using only the tools available in that time period (Greek-Victorian preferred). After completing the research and designs, students will create a visual character board for the character that they are representing in a class play or assigned monologue.
  • Students will actively participate in the rehearsal process for their assigned piece and prepare for performance.
  • By studying each form of staging, students will create stage directions for one scene of a provided play. (Suggestion: Use the same play for all lessons and build on each activity throughout several week-long unit.) Students should choose thrust, proscenium, in the round, or experimental.
Resource:

Vocabulary

Research
Analysis
Vocal
Movement
Characterization
Directing
Design
Theatrical production

Skills Assessed
  • Students will use analysis skills through Contextual Reading, Characterization, and Dramaturgy
  • Students will incorporate design elements by using information in plays to inspire design choices.
  • Technology can be used to influence design and prepare students for career pathways.
  • Students will incorporate research by using historical facts and images for ideas and inspiration.
  • By utilizing cultural facts and images for ideas and inspiration, students expand ideas and make cross curricular connections in World History and English.

Anchor Standards

Anchor Standard 5: Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.

Aligned Learning Resources

Guided Imagery/Relaxation
Arts Education (2017) Grade(s): 7 - Theatre

AE17.TH.7.12

Choose a variety of technical elements that can be applied to a design in a drama/theatre work.

Unpacked Content

Essential Questions

EU: Theatre artists develop personal processes and skills for a performance or design.
EQ: What can I do to fully prepare a performance or technical design?

Skills Examples

  • As a whole group, students will design the set, sound effects or costumes for the play A Christmas Carol. They will use historical images of that time period to create the visual aspects of the play. This can be done in conjunction with the English teacher as the play is a part of many 7th grade curricula. Students will participate in an online research project on the history of Technical Theatre. They will pick a time period and design a set, lighting, sound or costume design using only the tools available in that time period (Greek-Victorian preferred). After completing the research and designs, students will create a visual character board for the character that they are representing in a class play or assigned monologue.
  • Students will actively participate in the rehearsal process for their assigned piece and prepare for performance.
  • By studying each form of staging, students will create stage directions for one scene of a provided play. (Suggestion: Use the same play for all lessons and build on each activity throughout several week-long unit.) Students should choose thrust, proscenium, in the round, or experimental.
Resource:

Vocabulary

Research
Analysis
Vocal
Movement
Characterization
Directing
Design
Theatrical production

Skills Assessed
  • Students will use analysis skills through Contextual Reading, Characterization, and Dramaturgy
  • Students will incorporate design elements by using information in plays to inspire design choices.
  • Technology can be used to influence design and prepare students for career pathways.
  • Students will incorporate research by using historical facts and images for ideas and inspiration.
  • By utilizing cultural facts and images for ideas and inspiration, students expand ideas and make cross curricular connections in World History and English.

Anchor Standards

Anchor Standard 5: Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.
Arts Education (2017) Grade(s): 7 - Theatre

AE17.TH.7.13

Participate in rehearsals for a drama/theatre work that will be shared with an audience.

Unpacked Content

Essential Questions

EU: Theatre artists share and present stories, ideas, and envisioned worlds to explore the human experience.
EQ: What happens when theatre artists and audiences share a creative experience?

Skills Examples

  • As a whole group, students will design the set, sound effects or costumes for the play A Christmas Carol. They will use historical images of that time period to create the visual aspects of the play. This can be done in conjunction with the English teacher as the play is a part of many 7th grade curricula. Students will participate in an online research project on the history of Technical Theatre. They will pick a time period and design a set, lighting, sound or costume design using only the tools available in that time period (Greek-Victorian preferred). After completing the research and designs, students will create a visual character board for the character that they are representing in a class play or assigned monologue.
  • Students will actively participate in the rehearsal process for their assigned piece and prepare for performance.
  • By studying each form of staging, students will create stage directions for one scene of a provided play. (Suggestion: Use the same play for all lessons and build on each activity throughout several week-long unit.) Students should choose thrust, proscenium, in the round, or experimental.
Resource:

Vocabulary

Research
Analysis
Vocal
Movement
Characterization
Directing
Design
Theatrical production

Skills Assessed
  • Students will use analysis skills through Contextual Reading, Characterization, and Dramaturgy
  • Students will incorporate design elements by using information in plays to inspire design choices.
  • Technology can be used to influence design and prepare students for career pathways.
  • Students will incorporate research by using historical facts and images for ideas and inspiration.
  • By utilizing cultural facts and images for ideas and inspiration, students expand ideas and make cross curricular connections in World History and English.

Anchor Standards

Anchor Standard 6: Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.
Arts Education (2017) Grade(s): 7 - Theatre

AE17.TH.7.14

Compare recorded personal and peer reactions to artistic choices in a drama/ theatre work.

Unpacked Content

Essential Questions

EU: Theatre artists reflect to understand the impact of drama processes and theatre experiences.
EQ: How do theatre artists comprehend the essence of drama processes and theatre experiences?

Skills Examples

  • Students will perform a scene with a partner. They will use their character analysis, play analysis, and period research to develop strong choices for their scene work. They will perform for the class. This lesson links back to previous in 7th grade.
  • Students will perform for each other. They will have an open oral critique of each performance. Students will openly discuss what worked for each scene and what was challenging. Students will learn how to critique in a positive way. Use the rubrics and suggested safe inviting classroom rules in the resources.
  • To explore cultural perspectives and personal beliefs, students will use Around the World in Eight Plays by Patrick Greene and Jason Pizzerello. It can be described as follows: Travel around the world and explore forgotten myths and unusual legends in eight fast-paced and hilarious tales! Guided by a band of roaming gypsies, the audience is transported from the ancient Far East, where a hero must kill a giant centipede to save a dragon king, to the Russian countryside, where a poor orphan must defeat three witches who stole his grandfather's eyes. Always quirky, and sometimes bizarre, these eight tales are filled with magic, mystery, and morals.
  • Students will use the above reference text and perform scenes, create costume and set designs, and create promotional materials. Students will be expected to rate each other's work and be able to use critical thinking to evaluate the processes.
Resources:

Vocabulary

Research
Analysis
Vocal
Movement
Characterization
Directing
Design
Theatrical production

Skills Assessed
  • Make informed, critical evaluations of theatrical performances from an audience member and a participant point of view, and develop a framework for making informed theatrical choices.
  • Interpret constructive criticism and objective praise in order to improve upon one's work.
  • Use critical thinking skills in character analysis and performance.
  • Perceive and defend the quality of a theatrical work.
  • Evaluate elements of characterization.

Anchor Standards

Anchor Standard 7: Perceive and analyze artistic work.
Arts Education (2017) Grade(s): 7 - Theatre

AE17.TH.7.15

Identify the artistic choices made based on personal experience in a drama/theatre work.

Unpacked Content

Essential Questions

EU: Theatre artists' interpretations of drama/theatre work are influenced by personal experiences and aesthetics
EQ: How can the same work of art communicate different messages to different people?

Skills Examples

  • Students will perform a scene with a partner. They will use their character analysis, play analysis, and period research to develop strong choices for their scene work. They will perform for the class. This lesson links back to previous in 7th grade.
  • Students will perform for each other. They will have an open oral critique of each performance. Students will openly discuss what worked for each scene and what was challenging. Students will learn how to critique in a positive way. Use the rubrics and suggested safe inviting classroom rules in the resources.
  • To explore cultural perspectives and personal beliefs, students will use Around the World in Eight Plays by Patrick Greene and Jason Pizzerello. It can be described as follows: Travel around the world and explore forgotten myths and unusual legends in eight fast-paced and hilarious tales! Guided by a band of roaming gypsies, the audience is transported from the ancient Far East, where a hero must kill a giant centipede to save a dragon king, to the Russian countryside, where a poor orphan must defeat three witches who stole his grandfather's eyes. Always quirky, and sometimes bizarre, these eight tales are filled with magic, mystery, and morals.
  • Students will use the above reference text and perform scenes, create costume and set designs, and create promotional materials. Students will be expected to rate each other's work and be able to use critical thinking to evaluate the processes.
Resources:

Vocabulary

Research
Analysis
Vocal
Movement
Characterization
Directing
Design
Theatrical production

Skills Assessed
  • Make informed, critical evaluations of theatrical performances from an audience member and a participant point of view, and develop a framework for making informed theatrical choices.
  • Interpret constructive criticism and objective praise in order to improve upon one's work.
  • Use critical thinking skills in character analysis and performance.
  • Perceive and defend the quality of a theatrical work.
  • Evaluate elements of characterization.

Anchor Standards

Anchor Standard 8: Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.
Arts Education (2017) Grade(s): 7 - Theatre

AE17.TH.7.16

Describe how cultural perspectives can influence the evaluation of drama/theatre work.

Unpacked Content

Essential Questions

EU: Theatre artists' interpretations of drama/theatre work are influenced by personal experiences and aesthetics
EQ: How can the same work of art communicate different messages to different people?

Skills Examples

  • Students will perform a scene with a partner. They will use their character analysis, play analysis, and period research to develop strong choices for their scene work. They will perform for the class. This lesson links back to previous in 7th grade.
  • Students will perform for each other. They will have an open oral critique of each performance. Students will openly discuss what worked for each scene and what was challenging. Students will learn how to critique in a positive way. Use the rubrics and suggested safe inviting classroom rules in the resources.
  • To explore cultural perspectives and personal beliefs, students will use Around the World in Eight Plays by Patrick Greene and Jason Pizzerello. It can be described as follows: Travel around the world and explore forgotten myths and unusual legends in eight fast-paced and hilarious tales! Guided by a band of roaming gypsies, the audience is transported from the ancient Far East, where a hero must kill a giant centipede to save a dragon king, to the Russian countryside, where a poor orphan must defeat three witches who stole his grandfather's eyes. Always quirky, and sometimes bizarre, these eight tales are filled with magic, mystery, and morals.
  • Students will use the above reference text and perform scenes, create costume and set designs, and create promotional materials. Students will be expected to rate each other's work and be able to use critical thinking to evaluate the processes.
Resources:

Vocabulary

Research
Analysis
Vocal
Movement
Characterization
Directing
Design
Theatrical production

Skills Assessed
  • Make informed, critical evaluations of theatrical performances from an audience member and a participant point of view, and develop a framework for making informed theatrical choices.
  • Interpret constructive criticism and objective praise in order to improve upon one's work.
  • Use critical thinking skills in character analysis and performance.
  • Perceive and defend the quality of a theatrical work.
  • Evaluate elements of characterization.

Anchor Standards

Anchor Standard 8: Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.
Arts Education (2017) Grade(s): 7 - Theatre

AE17.TH.7.17

Interpret and discuss how the use of personal aesthetics, preferences, and beliefs can be used in drama/theatre work.

Unpacked Content

Essential Questions

EU: Theatre artists' interpretations of drama/theatre work are influenced by personal experiences and aesthetics
EQ: How can the same work of art communicate different messages to different people?

Skills Examples

  • Students will perform a scene with a partner. They will use their character analysis, play analysis, and period research to develop strong choices for their scene work. They will perform for the class. This lesson links back to previous in 7th grade.
  • Students will perform for each other. They will have an open oral critique of each performance. Students will openly discuss what worked for each scene and what was challenging. Students will learn how to critique in a positive way. Use the rubrics and suggested safe inviting classroom rules in the resources.
  • To explore cultural perspectives and personal beliefs, students will use Around the World in Eight Plays by Patrick Greene and Jason Pizzerello. It can be described as follows: Travel around the world and explore forgotten myths and unusual legends in eight fast-paced and hilarious tales! Guided by a band of roaming gypsies, the audience is transported from the ancient Far East, where a hero must kill a giant centipede to save a dragon king, to the Russian countryside, where a poor orphan must defeat three witches who stole his grandfather's eyes. Always quirky, and sometimes bizarre, these eight tales are filled with magic, mystery, and morals.
  • Students will use the above reference text and perform scenes, create costume and set designs, and create promotional materials. Students will be expected to rate each other's work and be able to use critical thinking to evaluate the processes.
Resources:

Vocabulary

Research
Analysis
Vocal
Movement
Characterization
Directing
Design
Theatrical production

Skills Assessed
  • Make informed, critical evaluations of theatrical performances from an audience member and a participant point of view, and develop a framework for making informed theatrical choices.
  • Interpret constructive criticism and objective praise in order to improve upon one's work.
  • Use critical thinking skills in character analysis and performance.
  • Perceive and defend the quality of a theatrical work.
  • Evaluate elements of characterization.

Anchor Standards

Anchor Standard 8: Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.
Arts Education (2017) Grade(s): 7 - Theatre

AE17.TH.7.18

Explain preferences, using supporting evidence and predetermined criteria to evaluate drama/theatre work.

Unpacked Content

Essential Questions

EU: Theatre artists apply criteria to investigate, explore, and assess drama and theatre work.
EQ: How are the theatre artist's processes and the audience's perspectives impacted by analysis and synthesis?

Skills Examples

  • Students will perform a scene with a partner. They will use their character analysis, play analysis, and period research to develop strong choices for their scene work. They will perform for the class. This lesson links back to previous in 7th grade.
  • Students will perform for each other. They will have an open oral critique of each performance. Students will openly discuss what worked for each scene and what was challenging. Students will learn how to critique in a positive way. Use the rubrics and suggested safe inviting classroom rules in the resources.
  • To explore cultural perspectives and personal beliefs, students will use Around the World in Eight Plays by Patrick Greene and Jason Pizzerello. It can be described as follows: Travel around the world and explore forgotten myths and unusual legends in eight fast-paced and hilarious tales! Guided by a band of roaming gypsies, the audience is transported from the ancient Far East, where a hero must kill a giant centipede to save a dragon king, to the Russian countryside, where a poor orphan must defeat three witches who stole his grandfather's eyes. Always quirky, and sometimes bizarre, these eight tales are filled with magic, mystery, and morals.
  • Students will use the above reference text and perform scenes, create costume and set designs, and create promotional materials. Students will be expected to rate each other's work and be able to use critical thinking to evaluate the processes.
Resources:

Vocabulary

Research
Analysis
Vocal
Movement
Characterization
Directing
Design
Theatrical production

Skills Assessed
  • Make informed, critical evaluations of theatrical performances from an audience member and a participant point of view, and develop a framework for making informed theatrical choices.
  • Interpret constructive criticism and objective praise in order to improve upon one's work.
  • Use critical thinking skills in character analysis and performance.
  • Perceive and defend the quality of a theatrical work.
  • Evaluate elements of characterization.

Anchor Standards

Anchor Standard 9: Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.
Arts Education (2017) Grade(s): 7 - Theatre

AE17.TH.7.19

Identify the aesthetics of the production elements in a drama/theatre work.

Example: Recall size, shape, and color choices made by the scenic designer of a production.

Unpacked Content

Essential Questions

EU: Theatre artists apply criteria to investigate, explore, and assess drama and theatre work.
EQ: How are the theatre artist's processes and the audience's perspectives impacted by analysis and synthesis?

Skills Examples

  • Students will perform a scene with a partner. They will use their character analysis, play analysis, and period research to develop strong choices for their scene work. They will perform for the class. This lesson links back to previous in 7th grade.
  • Students will perform for each other. They will have an open oral critique of each performance. Students will openly discuss what worked for each scene and what was challenging. Students will learn how to critique in a positive way. Use the rubrics and suggested safe inviting classroom rules in the resources.
  • To explore cultural perspectives and personal beliefs, students will use Around the World in Eight Plays by Patrick Greene and Jason Pizzerello. It can be described as follows: Travel around the world and explore forgotten myths and unusual legends in eight fast-paced and hilarious tales! Guided by a band of roaming gypsies, the audience is transported from the ancient Far East, where a hero must kill a giant centipede to save a dragon king, to the Russian countryside, where a poor orphan must defeat three witches who stole his grandfather's eyes. Always quirky, and sometimes bizarre, these eight tales are filled with magic, mystery, and morals.
  • Students will use the above reference text and perform scenes, create costume and set designs, and create promotional materials. Students will be expected to rate each other's work and be able to use critical thinking to evaluate the processes.
Resources:

Vocabulary

Research
Analysis
Vocal
Movement
Characterization
Directing
Design
Theatrical production

Skills Assessed
  • Make informed, critical evaluations of theatrical performances from an audience member and a participant point of view, and develop a framework for making informed theatrical choices.
  • Interpret constructive criticism and objective praise in order to improve upon one's work.
  • Use critical thinking skills in character analysis and performance.
  • Perceive and defend the quality of a theatrical work.
  • Evaluate elements of characterization.

Anchor Standards

Anchor Standard 9: Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.
Arts Education (2017) Grade(s): 7 - Theatre

AE17.TH.7.20

Identify how the intended purpose of a drama/theatre work appeals to a specific audience.

Unpacked Content

Essential Questions

EU: Theatre artists apply criteria to investigate, explore, and assess drama and theatre work.
EQ: How are the theatre artist's processes and the audience's perspectives impacted by analysis and synthesis?

Skills Examples

  • Students will perform a scene with a partner. They will use their character analysis, play analysis, and period research to develop strong choices for their scene work. They will perform for the class. This lesson links back to previous in 7th grade.
  • Students will perform for each other. They will have an open oral critique of each performance. Students will openly discuss what worked for each scene and what was challenging. Students will learn how to critique in a positive way. Use the rubrics and suggested safe inviting classroom rules in the resources.
  • To explore cultural perspectives and personal beliefs, students will use Around the World in Eight Plays by Patrick Greene and Jason Pizzerello. It can be described as follows: Travel around the world and explore forgotten myths and unusual legends in eight fast-paced and hilarious tales! Guided by a band of roaming gypsies, the audience is transported from the ancient Far East, where a hero must kill a giant centipede to save a dragon king, to the Russian countryside, where a poor orphan must defeat three witches who stole his grandfather's eyes. Always quirky, and sometimes bizarre, these eight tales are filled with magic, mystery, and morals.
  • Students will use the above reference text and perform scenes, create costume and set designs, and create promotional materials. Students will be expected to rate each other's work and be able to use critical thinking to evaluate the processes.
Resources:

Vocabulary

Research
Analysis
Vocal
Movement
Characterization
Directing
Design
Theatrical production

Skills Assessed
  • Make informed, critical evaluations of theatrical performances from an audience member and a participant point of view, and develop a framework for making informed theatrical choices.
  • Interpret constructive criticism and objective praise in order to improve upon one's work.
  • Use critical thinking skills in character analysis and performance.
  • Perceive and defend the quality of a theatrical work.
  • Evaluate elements of characterization.

Anchor Standards

Anchor Standard 9: Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.

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