AE17.TH.5.22

Arts Education (2017) Grade(s): 5 - Theatre

AE17.TH.5.22
Investigate historical, global, and social issues expressed in drama/theatre work.

Unpacked Content

Essential Questions

EU: Theatre artists understand and can communicate their creative process as they analyze the way the world may be understood.
EQ: What happens when theatre artists allow an understanding of themselves and the world to inform perceptions about theatre and the purpose of their work?

Skills Examples

Students describe their community/ culture using evidence.
Students may view examples of socially conscious videos, commercials, poetry readings, animation, etc.
Students brainstorm ways that theater can connect them to their community/ culture and foster understanding and social responsibility.
Students do research on the historical, global, or social issues in dramatic/ theatrical pieces they have seen.
Students become familiar with legitimate historical research sources for theater terminology and conventions.
Research stories set in different cultures (e.g., Helen Keller [U.S.], Anne Frank [Germany], Aladdin [Middle East], Fisher King [England], Urashima Taro [Japan], Various Norse or Greek Myths, Aesop's fables [Greek], etc.).
Compare and contrast the stories and cultures from other places with those of the U.S., seeking commonalities among the differences.

Vocabulary

Research

evidence
historical issues
global issues
legitimate sources

Analysis

social consciousness

Voice
Movement
Characterization
Directing
Design
Theatrical production

animation

Anchor Standards

Anchor Standard 11: Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.

COS Examples

Example: Read articles from a specific time period, then use articles to write and perform a living newspaper“ scenario.“