Storytelling Traditions: Global Theater
Students will learn about different forms of storytelling through theater from around the world, such as shadow puppetry or traditional folk tales.
Key Questions
- Compare how different cultures use theater to tell stories.
- Analyze the unique elements of shadow puppetry as a storytelling medium.
- Explain how traditional folk tales teach lessons through performance.
Common Core State Standards
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