Enduring Understanding 2: The structural rules and conventions of an art form serve as both a foundation and departure point for creativity.

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Number: TH.912.O.2
Title: The structural rules and conventions of an art form serve as both a foundation and departure point for creativity.
Type: Enduring Understanding
Subject: Theatre
Grade: 912
Big Idea: Organizational Structure

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This cluster includes the following access points.

Independent

TH.912.O.2.In.a
Apply selected principles of dramatic structure to the creation of a dramatic scene.
TH.912.O.2.In.b
Apply selected principles of dramatic structure to support a dramatic scene.
TH.912.O.2.In.c
Apply selected methods of communication to support a dramatic scene.

Supported

TH.912.O.2.Su.a
Apply a principle of dramatic structure to the creation of a dramatic scene.
TH.912.O.2.Su.b
Apply a principle of dramatic structure to support a dramatic scene.
TH.912.O.2.Su.c
Apply a selected method of communication to support a dramatic scene.

Participatory

TH.912.O.2.Pa.a
Contribute a principle of dramatic structure to the creation of a dramatic scene.
TH.912.O.2.Pa.b
Communicate with artists and technicians to support a dramatic scene.

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Lesson Plans

Pantomime 101:

This is a beginning in the art of pantomime. Students new to theatre often want to use rehearsal time to find or create  an object mentioned in a short scene. This lesson is designed to help students realize they can pantomime those missing objects, walls, doors, and windows and spend their rehearsal time working on character development.  

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Pantomime Scenes:

In this lesson, students will tell a meaningful story (showing a complete story arc) without the use of words through pantomime performance using only body language to convey meaning.

Type: Lesson Plan

Creating a Pantomime:

The students will pre-assess what they know about creating a story through just movement. Students will brainstorm, create, utilize technology, and rehearse a pantomime which demonstrates appropriate stage movement and collaboration with a partner.

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Video/Audio/Animation

Model Theater Lesson - West Port High School:

This video resource shows a model theater lesson on monologue and critique.

Type: Video/Audio/Animation

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