AE17.TH.4.9

Arts Education (2017) Grade(s): 4 - Theatre

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

Create an original dramatic/ theatrical work.
Modify the dialogue in the original work to change the story. (e.g., modify changing the character's motivations, goals, setting, or audience).
Modify the action in the original work to change the story (e.g., change the outcome, tone, theme, or conflict).
Make physical choices to develop a character in a dramatic/ theatrical work by using theater games such as "Who Wears This Hat?" Questions to consider: How do characters hold their faces when at rest? What is their posture? Are they open and expressive with their gestures or timid and small? How do they walk? Do they have an ailment or something embarrassing that affect the way they move? etc.
Practice theater exercises/ games that can be used in a group setting for a dramatic/ theatrical work. Teach stage directions with games such as "Minefield" and focus and ensemble building with games such as "Do You Love Your Neighbor?"
Propose the use of technical elements in a dramatic/ theatrical work (e.g., props, costumes and/or makeup, sets, etc.).
Share small-group dramatic/ theatrical work with peers as an audience. Audience should follow proper theater etiquette.
Reflect on the experience as actors and audience.

Research

Analysis

Voice
Movement

Characterization
Directing
Design
Theatrical production

Anchor Standard 4: Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.