The Stage: Drama and Character · Term 2

Building a Scene Collaboratively

Working together to create a scene using non-verbal cues and shared imagination.

Key Questions

  1. Evaluate the effectiveness of different non-verbal communication strategies in a scene.
  2. Design a short scene with a partner that relies heavily on physical storytelling.
  3. Explain how a group can build a scene together using only non-verbal cues.

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

TH:Cr1.1.3a
Grade: Grade 3
Subject: The Arts
Unit: The Stage: Drama and Character
Period: Term 2

Suggested Methodologies

Collaborative Problem-Solving

Structured group problem-solving with defined roles

25–50 min

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Think-Pair-Share

Individual reflection, then partner discussion, then class share-out

10–20 min

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