AE17.TH.1.17

Arts Education (2017) Grade(s): 1 - Theatre

AE17.TH.1.17
Identify causes of character actions in a guided drama experience.

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

Have the students develop a list of rules for audience behavior and discuss the reason for each rule.
Make observations that explain why artistic choices were made in a guided drama experience (e.g., being able to explain how movement, props, and other technical elements affect mood).
Students observe or participate in a dramatic/ theatrical work with appropriate behavior (e.g., applauding, remaining attentive, avoiding distracting behaviors, etc.).
Describe emotions caused by viewing an age-appropriate theatre performance. Explain how these emotions reveal a personal preference (favorite show, favorite scene, favorite character, etc.).
Identify the motivations behind character actions.
Use pictures to describe how a character's emotions and actions may differ from personal emotions and actions.
Collaborate using an improvisation game to build on other's ideas.
Identify props and costumes that would best suit a certain character and/or play.
Use props and costumes to build a scene and character in an improvisation game.
Identify a character's emotions in a dramatic/ theatrical work (e.g., excitement by bouncing in a seat, anger in slamming a door or yelling, etc.).
Make connections between oneself and the character's emotions in a dramatic/ theatrical work (e.g., being able to connect the work to a personal memory or being able to explain how the student might respond similarly or differently in a similar situation in the student's own life).
Using a characterization chart, compare and contrast the actions of characters in a guided drama experience.

Vocabulary

Research
Analysis
Voice

enunciation

Movement
Characterization

motivation

Directing
Design
Theatrical production

Anchor Standards

Anchor Standard 8: Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.