The Stage: Drama and Character · Term 2
Improvisation: Spontaneous Storytelling
Practicing the art of spontaneous response and listening to fellow performers.
Key Questions
- Explain why 'Yes, and...' is an important rule in improvisation.
- Construct a scene with a partner using only improvised dialogue and actions.
- Analyze how actors stay in character when something unexpected happens.
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
TH:Pr5.1.3a
Grade: Grade 3
Subject: The Arts
Unit: The Stage: Drama and Character
Period: Term 2
Suggested Methodologies
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