THE BIRTH OF THEATRE
Objective:
Monday,
August
05
Week:
A1
THEATRE I
West African Storytelling
Topic:
Essential Q:
Standard:
Journal
Prompt:
Vocabulary Term or Proper Noun:
Improv Warm-Up:
Rehearsal:
Materials:
Due Today:
Lesson &
Discussion:
Assignment:
Mastery:
Objective: To learn about each other and to establish classroom norms.
Tuesday,
August
06
Essential Q:
What should our classroom be like on a daily basis?
Define
"Theatre."
Standard:
Journal
III-1-c
Prompt:
Vocabulary Term or Proper Noun: 1) a building designed for the performance of plays, operas, etc. 2) the world of actors, theatrical
companies, etc.
theatre
Improv Warm-Up:
Rehearsal:
Materials:
Due Today:
Lesson &
Discussion:
Assignment:
Mastery:
Objective: To learn about each other and to establish classroom norms.
Wednesday,
August
07
Essential Q:
What should our classroom be like on a daily basis?
Is
it
easier
to
be
in
front
of
an
audience
in
or
out
of character? Why?
Journal
Prompt:
Vocabulary Term or Proper Noun: 1) A play. 2) Dramatic literature.
drama
Rehearsal:
Improv Warm-Up:
Materials:
Due Today:
Lesson &
Discussion:
Assignment:
Mastery:
Objective: To learn about each other and to establish classroom norms.
Thursday,
August
08
Essential Q:
What should our classroom be like on a daily basis?
Is
it
good
for
an
audience
to
feel
negative
emotions
during a play? Why?
Journal
Prompt:
Vocabulary Term or Proper Noun: West-African storyteller.
griot
Rehearsal:
Improv Warm-Up:
Materials:
Due Today:
Lesson &
Discussion:
Assignment:
Mastery:
Objective: To learn about each other and to establish classroom norms.
Friday,
August
09
Essential Q:
What should our classroom be like on a daily basis?
How
do
you
remind
yourself
about
appointments
and scheduled events?
Journal
Prompt:
Vocabulary Term or Proper Noun: The earliest known play script.
Abydos
Rehearsal:
Improv Warm-Up:
Materials:
Due Today: journal
Lesson &
Discussion:
Assignment:
Mastery:
Standard:
III-1-c
Standard:
III-1-c
Standard:
III-1-c
THEATRE I
THE BIRTH OF THEATRE
Native American Traditions
Week: A2 Topic:
Objective: To learn the influence of storytelling traditions on the emergence of theatre.
Monday,
August
12
Essential Q:
How is acting like storytelling?
Small
or
large
audience—which
is
better?
Active
or passive? Visible or invisible? Why?
Standard:
Journal
III-1-c
Prompt:
Vocabulary Term or Proper Noun: 1) The playwright’s choice of words. 2) Clear enunciation.
diction
Rehearsal: Stumbles Along
Improv Warm-Up: Mr. Know it All
Materials:
Way of Seeing: 25
Due Today: Daily Participation Grade
Elevated
language
of
tragedy.
Lesson &
Discussion:
Assignment: Daily Participation Grade
Mastery:
Diction v. Pronunciation.
Objective: To learn the influence of storytelling traditions on the emergence of theatre.
Tuesday,
August
13
Essential Q:
How is acting like storytelling?
What
does
the
term
Native
American
bring
to
mind?
Standard:
Journal
III-1-c
Prompt:
Vocabulary Term or Proper Noun: 1) Anything presented to the sight or view, especially something of a striking or impressive kind.
2) A public show or display, especially on a large scale.
spectacle
Improv Warm-Up:
Materials:
Mrs. Know it All
Rehearsal:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlHtzU133NI
Stumbles Along
Due Today: Daily Participation Grade
“Stumbles Along” as a visual play.
Lesson &
Discussion:
Assignment: Daily Participation Grade
Mastery:
All components of spectacle.
Objective: To learn the influence of storytelling traditions on the emergence of theatre.
Wednesday,
August
14
Essential Q:
How is acting like storytelling?
Identify
a
stereotype
that
you
hate.
Why
do
you
hate it?
Standard:
Journal
III-1-c
Prompt:
Vocabulary Term or Proper Noun: Every sound that is heard during a dramatic presentation.
melody/music
Rehearsal: Stumbles Along
Improv Warm-Up: Fortunately/UnMaterials:
Art in Action: 1
Due Today: Daily Participation Grade
“Stumbles
Along”
as
a
auditory
play.
Lesson &
Discussion:
Assignment: Daily Participation Grade
Mastery:
Identify all types of sounds.
Objective: To learn the influence of storytelling traditions on the emergence of theatre.
Thursday,
August
15
Essential Q:
How is acting like storytelling?
Standard:
Journal Summarize a story, real or fictional, that a relative once told you.
III-1-c
Prompt:
A
culture
that
relies
on
the
spoken
word
and
encourages
preservation.
Vocabulary Term or Proper Noun:
oral tradition
Rehearsal: Stumbles Along
Improv Warm-Up: What are you doing?
Materials:
Art in Action: 44
Due Today: Daily Participation Grade
Components
of
an
oral
tradition.
Lesson &
Discussion:
Assignment: Daily Participation Grade
Mastery:
Describe an oral tradition.
Objective: To learn the influence of storytelling traditions on the emergence of theatre.
Friday,
August
16
Essential Q:
How is acting like storytelling?
Standard:
Journal If you had a nick name related to an animal or a natural object, what would it be?
III-1-c
Prompt:
A
culture
that
relies
on
the
written
word
and
encourages
artistic
innovation.
Vocabulary Term or Proper Noun:
literary tradition
Rehearsal: Stumbles Along
Improv Warm-Up: Houses/People
Materials:
Art in Action: 44
Due Today: journal
Components of a literary tradition.
Lesson &
Discussion:
Assignment: Daily Participation Grade
Mastery:
Describe a literary tradition.
THEATRE I
Greek Tragedy
THE BIRTH OF THEATRE
Week: A3 Topic:
Objective: To understand the fundamental qualities of the ancient Greek theatre.
Monday,
August
19
Essential Q:
What did the Greek theatre look like?
What
is
the
biggest
contribution
that
the
Greeks
and/or the Romans made to the modern world?
Standard:
Journal
III-1-c
Prompt:
Vocabulary Term or Proper Noun: A dramatic composition dealing with a somber theme, typically that of a great person destined
through a flaw of character or conflict with some overpowering force to downfall or destruction.
tragedy
Rehearsal: The Birds
Improv Warm-Up: Standard Vocal/Body Warm-Up
Materials:
Way of Seeing: 27
Due Today: Daily Participation Grade
Elements
of
tragedy.
Lesson &
Discussion:
Assignment: Daily Participation Grade
Mastery:
Identify thrust stage.
Objective: To understand the fundamental qualities of the ancient Greek theatre.
Tuesday,
August
20
Essential Q:
What did the Greek theatre look like?
Where
is
Greek
and/or
Roman
architecture
evident
in today's world?
Standard:
Journal
III-1-c
Prompt:
Vocabulary Term or Proper Noun: Greek tragedian. Oedipus Rex. Antigone.
Sophocles
Rehearsal: The Birds
Improv Warm-Up: Standard Vocal/Body Warm-Up
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNAM3PzGcow
Materials:
Due Today: Daily Participation Grade
Elements
of
tragedy.
Lesson &
Discussion:
Assignment: Daily Participation Grade
Mastery:
Name Oedipus.
Objective: To understand the fundamental qualities of the ancient Greek theatre.
Wednesday,
August
21
Essential Q:
What did the Greek theatre look like?
Are
comedy
and
tragedy
still
the
two
biggest
categories of theatre? Why or why not?
Standard:
Journal
III-1-c
Prompt:
Vocabulary Term or Proper Noun: According to legend, the first actor.
Thespis
Rehearsal: The Birds
Improv Warm-Up: Standard Vocal/Body Warm-Up
Materials:
Way of Seeing: 27
Due Today: Daily Participation Grade
Elements
of
tragedy.
Lesson &
Discussion:
Assignment: Daily Participation Grade
Mastery:
Define chorus and actors.
Objective: To understand the fundamental qualities of the ancient Greek theatre.
Thursday,
August
22
Essential Q:
What did the Greek theatre look like?
Standard:
Journal The Greeks often made play attendance mandatory. Would that work well today? Why or why not?
III-1-c
Prompt:
1)
A
god
introduced
into
a
play
to
resolve
the
entanglements
of
the
plot.
2)
Any
artificial
or
Vocabulary Term or Proper Noun:
improbable
device
resolving
the
difficulties
of
a
plot.
deus ex machina
Rehearsal: The Birds
Improv Warm-Up: Standard Vocal/Body Warm-Up
Materials:
Way of Seeing: 27
Due Today: Daily Participation Grade
Elements
of
tragedy.
Lesson &
Discussion:
Assignment: Daily Participation Grade
Mastery:
Explain divine intervention.
Objective: To understand the fundamental qualities of the ancient Greek theatre.
Friday,
August
23
Essential Q:
What did the Greek theatre look like?
Standard:
Journal In terms of entertainment, are Americans more like the Greeks or the Romans? Why?
III-1-c
Prompt:
Appearance
or
semblance
of
truth
or
reality;
quality
of
seeming
true.
Vocabulary Term or Proper Noun:
verisimilitude
Rehearsal: The Birds
Improv Warm-Up: Standard Vocal/Body Warm-Up
Materials:
Way of Seeing: 27
Due Today: Journal
Elements of tragedy.
Lesson &
Discussion:
Assignment: Daily Participation Grade
Mastery:
Name 3 unities.
THEATRE I
THE BIRTH OF THEATRE
Objective:
Monday,
August
26
Week:
A4
Greek Comedy
Topic:
Essential Q:
Standard:
Journal
Prompt:
Vocabulary Term or Proper Noun:
Rehearsal:
Improv Warm-Up:
Materials:
Lesson &
Discussion:
Assignment:
Objective:
Tuesday,
Due Today:
Mastery:
August
27
Essential Q:
Standard:
Journal
Prompt:
Vocabulary Term or Proper Noun:
Rehearsal:
Improv Warm-Up:
Materials:
Lesson &
Discussion:
Assignment:
Objective:
Wednesday,
Due Today:
Mastery:
August
28
Essential Q:
Standard:
Journal
Prompt:
Vocabulary Term or Proper Noun:
Rehearsal:
Improv Warm-Up:
Materials:
Lesson &
Discussion:
Assignment:
Objective:
Thursday,
Due Today:
Mastery:
August
29
Essential Q:
Standard:
Journal
Prompt:
Vocabulary Term or Proper Noun:
Rehearsal:
Improv Warm-Up:
Materials:
Lesson &
Discussion:
Assignment:
Objective:
Friday,
Due Today:
Mastery:
August
30
Essential Q:
Standard:
Journal
Prompt:
Vocabulary Term or Proper Noun:
Improv Warm-Up:
Rehearsal:
Materials:
Lesson &
Discussion:
Assignment:
Due Today:
Mastery:
journal
THE BIRTH OF THEATRE
Objective:
Monday,
September 02
Week:
A5
THEATRE I
Roman Tragedy
Topic:
Essential Q:
Standard:
Journal
Prompt:
Vocabulary Term or Proper Noun:
Rehearsal:
Improv Warm-Up:
Materials:
Lesson &
Discussion:
Assignment:
Objective:
Tuesday,
Due Today:
Mastery:
September
03
Essential Q:
Standard:
Journal
Prompt:
Vocabulary Term or Proper Noun:
Rehearsal:
Improv Warm-Up:
Materials:
Lesson &
Discussion:
Assignment:
Objective:
Wednesday,
Due Today:
Mastery:
September
04
Essential Q:
Standard:
Journal
Prompt:
Vocabulary Term or Proper Noun:
Rehearsal:
Improv Warm-Up:
Materials:
Lesson &
Discussion:
Assignment:
Objective:
Thursday,
Due Today:
Mastery:
September
05
Essential Q:
Standard:
Journal
Prompt:
Vocabulary Term or Proper Noun:
Rehearsal:
Improv Warm-Up:
Materials:
Lesson &
Discussion:
Assignment:
Objective:
Friday,
Due Today:
Mastery:
September
06
Essential Q:
Standard:
Journal
Prompt:
Vocabulary Term or Proper Noun:
Improv Warm-Up:
Rehearsal:
Materials:
Lesson &
Discussion:
Assignment:
Due Today:
Mastery:
journal
THEATRE I
THE BIRTH OF THEATRE
Objective:
Monday,
September 09
Week:
A6
Roman Comedy
Topic:
Essential Q:
Standard:
Journal
Prompt:
Vocabulary Term or Proper Noun:
Rehearsal:
Improv Warm-Up:
Materials:
Lesson &
Discussion:
Assignment:
Objective:
Tuesday,
Due Today:
Mastery:
September
10
Essential Q:
Standard:
Journal
Prompt:
Vocabulary Term or Proper Noun:
Rehearsal:
Improv Warm-Up:
Materials:
Lesson &
Discussion:
Assignment:
Objective:
Wednesday,
Due Today:
Mastery:
September
11
Essential Q:
Standard:
Journal
Prompt:
Vocabulary Term or Proper Noun:
Rehearsal:
Improv Warm-Up:
Materials:
Lesson &
Discussion:
Assignment:
Objective:
Thursday,
Due Today:
Mastery:
September
12
Essential Q:
Standard:
Journal
Prompt:
Vocabulary Term or Proper Noun:
Rehearsal:
Improv Warm-Up:
Materials:
Lesson &
Discussion:
Assignment:
Objective:
Friday,
Due Today:
Mastery:
September
13
Essential Q:
Standard:
Journal
Prompt:
Vocabulary Term or Proper Noun:
Improv Warm-Up:
Rehearsal:
Materials:
Lesson &
Discussion:
Assignment:
Due Today:
Mastery:
journal
MEDIEVAL & JAPANESE THEATRE
Objective:
Monday,
September 16
Essential Q:
Week:
A7
THEATRE I
Medieval Religious
Topic:
Standard:
Journal
Prompt:
Vocabulary Term or Proper Noun:
Rehearsal:
Improv Warm-Up:
Materials:
Lesson &
Discussion:
Assignment:
Objective:
Tuesday,
Due Today:
Mastery:
September
17
Essential Q:
Standard:
Journal
Prompt:
Vocabulary Term or Proper Noun:
Rehearsal:
Improv Warm-Up:
Materials:
Lesson &
Discussion:
Assignment:
Objective:
Wednesday,
Due Today:
Mastery:
September
18
Essential Q:
Standard:
Journal
Prompt:
Vocabulary Term or Proper Noun:
Rehearsal:
Improv Warm-Up:
Materials:
Lesson &
Discussion:
Assignment:
Objective:
Thursday,
Due Today:
Mastery:
September
19
Essential Q:
Standard:
Journal
Prompt:
Vocabulary Term or Proper Noun:
Rehearsal:
Improv Warm-Up:
Materials:
Lesson &
Discussion:
Assignment:
Objective:
Friday,
Due Today:
Mastery:
September
20
Essential Q:
Standard:
Journal
Prompt:
Vocabulary Term or Proper Noun:
Improv Warm-Up:
Rehearsal:
Materials:
Lesson &
Discussion:
Assignment:
Due Today:
Mastery:
journal
THEATRE I
MEDIEVAL & JAPANESE THEATRE
Objective:
Monday,
September 23
Essential Q:
Week:
A8
Medieval Secular
Topic:
Standard:
Journal
Prompt:
Vocabulary Term or Proper Noun:
Rehearsal:
Improv Warm-Up:
Materials:
Lesson &
Discussion:
Assignment:
Objective:
Tuesday,
Due Today:
Mastery:
September
24
Essential Q:
Standard:
Journal
Prompt:
Vocabulary Term or Proper Noun:
Rehearsal:
Improv Warm-Up:
Materials:
Lesson &
Discussion:
Assignment:
Objective:
Wednesday,
Due Today:
Mastery:
September
25
Essential Q:
Standard:
Journal
Prompt:
Vocabulary Term or Proper Noun:
Rehearsal:
Improv Warm-Up:
Materials:
Lesson &
Discussion:
Assignment:
Objective:
Thursday,
Due Today:
Mastery:
September
26
Essential Q:
Standard:
Journal
Prompt:
Vocabulary Term or Proper Noun:
Rehearsal:
Improv Warm-Up:
Materials:
Lesson &
Discussion:
Assignment:
Objective:
Friday,
Due Today:
Mastery:
September
27
Essential Q:
Standard:
Journal
Prompt:
Vocabulary Term or Proper Noun:
Improv Warm-Up:
Rehearsal:
Materials:
Lesson &
Discussion:
Assignment:
Due Today:
Mastery:
journal
MEDIEVAL & JAPANESE THEATRE
Objective:
Monday,
September 30
Essential Q:
Week:
A9
THEATRE I
Noh
Topic:
Standard:
Journal
Prompt:
Vocabulary Term or Proper Noun:
Rehearsal:
Improv Warm-Up:
Materials:
Lesson &
Discussion:
Assignment:
Objective:
Tuesday,
Due Today:
Mastery:
October
01
Essential Q:
Standard:
Journal
Prompt:
Vocabulary Term or Proper Noun:
Rehearsal:
Improv Warm-Up:
Materials:
Lesson &
Discussion:
Assignment:
Objective:
Wednesday,
Due Today:
Mastery:
October
02
Essential Q:
Standard:
Journal
Prompt:
Vocabulary Term or Proper Noun:
Rehearsal:
Improv Warm-Up:
Materials:
Lesson &
Discussion:
Assignment:
Objective:
Thursday,
Due Today:
Mastery:
October
03
Essential Q:
Standard:
Journal
Prompt:
Vocabulary Term or Proper Noun:
Rehearsal:
Improv Warm-Up:
Materials:
Lesson &
Discussion:
Assignment:
Objective:
Friday,
Due Today:
Mastery:
October
04
Essential Q:
Standard:
Journal
Prompt:
Vocabulary Term or Proper Noun:
Improv Warm-Up:
Rehearsal:
Materials:
Lesson &
Discussion:
Assignment:
Due Today:
Mastery:
journal
THEATRE I
MEDIEVAL & JAPANESE THEATRE
Objective:
Monday,
October
07
Essential Q:
Week:
A10
Bunraku
Topic:
Standard:
Journal
Prompt:
Vocabulary Term or Proper Noun:
Rehearsal:
Improv Warm-Up:
Materials:
Lesson &
Discussion:
Assignment:
Objective:
Tuesday,
Due Today:
Mastery:
October
08
Essential Q:
Standard:
Journal
Prompt:
Vocabulary Term or Proper Noun:
Rehearsal:
Improv Warm-Up:
Materials:
Lesson &
Discussion:
Assignment:
Objective:
Wednesday,
Due Today:
Mastery:
October
09
Essential Q:
Standard:
Journal
Prompt:
Vocabulary Term or Proper Noun:
Rehearsal:
Improv Warm-Up:
Materials:
Lesson &
Discussion:
Assignment:
Objective:
Thursday,
Due Today:
Mastery:
October
10
Essential Q:
Standard:
Journal
Prompt:
Vocabulary Term or Proper Noun:
Rehearsal:
Improv Warm-Up:
Materials:
Lesson &
Discussion:
Assignment:
Objective:
Friday,
Due Today:
Mastery:
October
Essential Q:
Standard:
Journal
Prompt:
Vocabulary Term or Proper Noun:
Improv Warm-Up:
Rehearsal:
Materials:
Lesson &
Discussion:
Assignment:
Due Today:
Mastery:
journal