by Alex Taylor
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE:
Students will demonstrate their understanding of pantomime technique and story writing by performing their rehearsed piece.
NATIONAL / STATE STANDARDS:
National HS Proficient Cr3.1.I. b. Explore physical, vocal and physiological choices to develop a performance that is believable, authentic, and relevant, to a drama/theatre work
Utah State Standard L1.T.P.4: Use body to communicate meaning through space, shape, energy, and gesture.
Utah State Standard L1.T.P.6: Use imagination to inform artistic choices.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
TEACHING PRESENTATION:
WARM UP/HOOK
Have the students stand shoulder-to-shoulder in a tight circle. While looking at the floor, have the students count out loud as a group to three. On the number three the students are to look up at someone in the group. If the person that he/she is looking at is looking directly back at them, both people must exit the circle with a physical motion of a “death-cry” but NO sound. The circle will then tighten up and continue until one person remains.
STEP 1: Transition
Give the students a few minutes to run through their pantomime.
STEP 2: Performance
Have the students perform their pantomimes. For each pantomime, fill out an evaluation. You can also have students respond to each performance verbally or in writing if you like.
STEP 3: Assessment
Once scenes have finished previewing, students will be given either a written or digital quiz to assess student comprehension of unit terminology.
CLOSURE: REINFORCING THE LEARNING
Discuss as a class their key take aways from this unit. What was challenging about doing pantomime? If someone new was learning pantomime, what tips would you give them? How can you use pantomime in your everyday life?
ASSESSMENT:
Students will be assessed on their final performance and audience etiquette during performances and their completion of the Pantomime Final Quiz.
SUPPLEMENTS:
Pantomime Final Rubric
Pantomime Final Quiz