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2016.17 Theatre I, Quarter 1
Big Ideas/Key Concepts: Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of theatre and acting. They will learn basic acting techniques such
as trust/team building games, pantomime, improvisation, stage directions, and body movement.
Standards
Student Friendly “I Can” Statements
1.0 Script Writing
TH.I.1.1.1 Compose, collaboratively, an original scene that
incorporates dramatic structure.
I can identify dramatic structure within a scene.
I can create an outline for an original scene that identifies dramatic
structure.
I can write a scene and a short play incorporating dramatic structure.
I can identify and use a voice appropriate to the purpose and audience.
TH.I.1.3.1 Create an observation journal.
I can demonstrate the importance of observation as a tool for script
writing through an observation journal.
2.0 Character Acting
Character Creation
TH.I.2.1.1 Understand and apply the basic rules of improvisation.
I can identify the basic rules of improvisation.
TH.I.2.1.2 Perform a short improvised scene.
I can apply the rules of improvisation by participating in theatre games.
Character Analysis
TH.I.2.2.2 Use vocal techniques such as inflection, pause, rate, and
pitch to more fully develop the character.
I can identify ways in which vocal techniques are used to develop a
character.
TH.I.2.2.3 Use physical techniques such as posture, movement,
gestures, and facial expressions to more fully develop the character.
I can identify ways in which physical techniques are used to develop a
character.
I can perform various vocal and/or physical warm-ups.
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Character Exploration
TH.I.2.3.1 Create a character based on observing physical
characteristics of another person.
I can pantomime scenes using large, clear gestures.
I can create an original character based on observations of a person’s
physical characteristics.
WCE.THI.1 Demonstrate the skills necessary to perform theatrical
works by creating and maintaining an imagined reality; using the body
and voice as expressive tools; and employing diction and projection so
words can be heard and understood by an audience.
I can maintain an imagined reality through listening and reacting even
when my character is not speaking.
I can use by body and voice as expressive tools.
I can differentiate between a variety of stage voices (e.g. whisper,
conversational, etc.)
I can speak with clarity and projection when performing.
Character Portrayal
TH.I.2.4.1 Perform a character in a short scene.
I can apply acting techniques to perform a character in a short scene.
WCE.THI.2 Create and strengthen trust and expand listening skills
through participation in theatre games and improvisations
(e.g.pantomimes).
I can build trust and listening skills through participating in theatre
games and improvisation activities.
3.0 Stage Design
THI.3.1.1 Understand and use basic technical theatre vocabulary.
I can understand and apply basic technical theatre vocabulary:
 Stage directions
 Types of stages
 Parts of stage and theatre
THI.3.1.2 Understand and demonstrate safety protocol associated
with theatre.
I can understand and apply safety protocol associated with theatre.
THI.3.3.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the responsibilities of
various theatre personnel.
I can investigate the responsibilities of various theatre personnel.
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4.0 Directing
THI.4.3.1 Demonstrate knowledge of basic blocking guidelines.
I can demonstrate basic blocking guidelines (e.g. cheating out, avoiding
upstaging other actors, etc.).
THI.4.1.1 Demonstrate knowledge of the role and responsibilities of
the director.
I can explain the role and responsibilities.
I can demonstrate knowledge of the role and responsibility of the
director by participating in a short, in-class exercise.
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